AP Top International News at 11:08 p.m. EDT
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high of activity the island calls harassment
Latest stories
Evening StandardActress Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub aged 54 just hours before performance
Nakayama’s team said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by her death
- The Telegraph
Assad’s family ‘flees’ to Russia – but Kremlin ‘won’t come’ to Syrian leader’s rescue
Bashar al-Assad’s family fled to Russia in the days after rebel forces launched a shock offensive that captured swathes of territory across northern Syria, it has been revealed.
- Malay Mail
After Zahid cracks open door, Khairy says never left Umno ‘in my heart’
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said he did accept offers to join other political outfit...
- The Hill
Opinion - President Biden is leaving Trump a shocking mess to clean up
The Biden years have planted land mines on many fronts for the incoming Trump team. Shamefully, rather than trying to repair the damage they’ve caused, they are racing to do more.
- Malay Mail
Covid-struck Singapore PM thanks Anwar for care package with fruits and ‘real crab meat’
SINGAPORE, Dec 6 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thanked Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for a care package he sent af...
- Malay Mail
Kindergarten teacher in Johor dies five days after cobra bite
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — A kindergarten teacher passed away in Johor this morning, five days after being bitten by a black-...
- Cinema Online
Aaron Kwok doesn't want to indulge daughters with luxury
The singer wants his two kids to learn that they have to work for what they want
- Cinema Online
Jennifer Hung and Marcus Zhang are married and expecting!
The two stars suddenly surprised fans with news of their marriage and upcoming parenthood
- Malay Mail
PM Anwar: RCI on Batu Puteh report reveals ‘treachery’ against Malaysia, shouldn’t be taken lightly
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly labelled the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry...
- Associated Press
Mexico president will ask Trump to deport non-Mexican migrants directly to their home countries
Mexico’s president said Thursday she will ask President-elect Donald Trump to deport non-Mexican migrants directly to their home countries, rather than dumping them at the Mexican border. President Claudia Sheinbaum said she hopes to reach an agreement with Trump so that “they send people who come from other countries to their countries of origin.” Mexico, like any other country, is not obligated to accept non-Mexican migrants, but it has agreed to do so in the recent past, especially from countries like Cuba and Venezuela, which often refuse deportation flights from the United States, but may accept them from Mexico.
- Malay Mail
Snake drama in Singapore: Python in Eunos swallows and regurgitates cat, removed by NParks for monitoring, assessment
SINGAPORE, Dec 7 — A two-metre-long reticulated python regurgitated a cat after being spotted with a bloated belly at 12...
- Cosmopolitan
Jennifer Lopez Wows on the Red Carpet in a Shimmery transparent Turtleneck Dress
Jennifer Lopez stepped out at the IndieWire Honors wearing a transparent silver turtleneck dress—check out her look.
- Cinema Online
Zhao Wei breaks social media silence to mourn mentor Chiung Yao's death
The actress posted on Weibo for the first time in three years to express grief of the loss
- People
Comedian Kabir Singh Dies: “America’s Got Talent ”Season 16 Semifinalist Was 39
Singh's friend said in a Facebook tribute that the comedian died "peacefully in his sleep"
- AFP News
South Korea president escapes impeachment over martial law fiasco
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment Saturday over his brief declaration of martial law, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted a vote despite huge protests outside parliament."I will impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, who has become the worst risk for South Korea, at any cost," opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said.
- Variety
Michelle Yeoh Had Doubts About Starring in ‘Wicked,’ Then Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Sent Her a Video: ‘It’s Imperative That You Join Us!’
Michelle Yeoh wasn’t initially convinced she should be part of the hit musical “Wicked.” Speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival, she said that, although Jon M. Chu “could throw the phonebook at me and I would say yes,” she wasn’t sure she was the right choice to play Madame Morrible in the film until …
- People
Woman Wins Lotto — Then Her Boyfriend Calls Her ‘Greedy’ for Not Sharing the Winnings
The woman said since she bought the ticket herself, he didn't deserve any of her winnings
- People
Paris Jackson Engaged to Music Producer Justin Long: ‘I Couldn’t Dream of Anyone More Perfect’
Michael Jackson’s only daughter is set to marry her bandmate, who she sweetly nicknames 'Blue'
- People
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's 31-Year-Old Daughter Bella Shares Rare Selfie with Her Artwork
The 31-year-old shared a selfie of herself at an art museum
- Reuters
Paraguay expels Chinese envoy over Taiwan 'interference'
ASUNCION (Reuters) -Paraguay said on Thursday it had canceled a low-level Chinese diplomat's visa and ordered him to leave, after the envoy appeared to encourage lawmakers to reconsider Paraguay's friendly relationship with Taiwan. The foreign ministry accused Xu Wei of "interference in domestic affairs," while Taiwan's embassy said he had "infiltrated" Paraguay to undermine its relationship with Chinese-claimed Taiwan. In comments recorded in Paraguay's parliament and shared with Reuters, Xu urged Paraguay to recognize China over Taiwan.