Australia announces gun buyback scheme and reflection day after Bondi shooting
Pacific Asia • Dec 19, 2025, 3:16 AM
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Australia has announced a major gun buyback program and a national day of remembrance following the anti-Semitic shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, which left 15 people dead. On Friday, hundreds of surfers and swimmers plunged into the ocean to honour the victims.
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Thailand - Cambodia peace talks in doubt over venue row
Pacific Asia • 10:25 AM
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Thailand on Tuesday rejected a request by Cambodia to hold bilateral talks in a neutral country, leaving a planned meeting to negotiate an end to deadly border clashes in doubt. The nations' long-standing border conflict reignited this month, shattering
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In Japan, bears have gone from dangerous to delicious
Pacific Asia • 12:11 AM
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Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, some restaurants have struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal. Cooked on a stone slate – or in a hot pot with vegetables – the meat comes from bears culled to curb mauli
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