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More schools close as Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continue

More schools close as Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continue

Death toll rises to 40, including 24 civilians, as heavy fighting persists along border regions

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China’s housing prices continue to fall in November as real estate sector contracts
15.12.2025

China’s housing prices continue to fall in November as real estate sector contracts

New house prices fall in all 1st-tier cities, save for Shanghai, while second-hand house prices decline nationwide, as well as investments into Chinese real estate sector, according to National Bureau of Statistics

China says US should not interfere in South China Sea maritime affairs
15.12.2025

China says US should not interfere in South China Sea maritime affairs

Beijing responds after Washington says it stands with its Philippine allies against what it calls ‘China’s provocative actions and increasingly dangerous tactics’

China 'ready' to be Saudi Arabia's 'most reliable, dependable partner': Top diplomat Wang tells Crown Prince
15.12.2025

China 'ready' to be Saudi Arabia's 'most reliable, dependable partner': Top diplomat Wang tells Crown Prince

Saudi, Chinese top diplomats express support for efforts towards independent Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, says statement

Cambodia applies to join trans-Pacific trade pact: Report
15.12.2025

Cambodia applies to join trans-Pacific trade pact: Report

Multilateral trade pact includes Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and UK

World chess body votes to allow Russian, Belarusian youth players to compete under national symbols
15.12.2025

World chess body votes to allow Russian, Belarusian youth players to compete under national symbols

International Chess Federation says its decision 'in line with International Olympic Committee recommendations,' adds their use in adult team competitions to be decided after future consultations