JAKARTA, Dec 13 — South Korea, Japan and the United States will coordinate sanctions and close gaps in the international sanctions regime against North Korea, Seoul's envoy for North Korea said on Tuesday.

BANGKOK, Dec 12 — The Thai government and the National Revolutionary Front (BRN), the most influential armed group in southern Thailand, are working on a draft agreement including a ceasefire so that peace talks can continue.

AL KHOR (Qatar), Dec 11 — France's top scorer Olivier Giroud netted the winner in the 2-1 triumph over England on Saturday and led the defending champions into the semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar after Harry Kane missed a crucial penalty.

ANKARA, Dec 11 — Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 and became the first African nation to reach the FIFA World Cup semifinals in Qatar 2022 on Saturday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

BANGKOK, Dec 10 — Thailand is set to welcome 20 million tourists and generate tourism receipts of 2.38 trillion baht (US$64.5 billion) next year.

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 — The UN Security Council will vote on Friday on a proposal by Ireland and the United States to give humanitarian efforts a blanket exemption from UN sanctions, addressing aid groups' concerns about the impact of such measures on their work.

LUSAIL, Qatar, Dec 10 — Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout to keep Lionel Messi's World Cup dream alive on Friday after the Dutch had snatched a 2-2 draw from the jaws of defeat in an extraordinary quarter-final.

AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Dec 10 — Croatia stunned favourites Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in a row after battling back from a goal down in extra time, in one of the biggest knockout-phase upsets in the tournament's history.

AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Dec 10 — Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic had said facing a Brazilian side firing on all cylinders in a World Cup quarter-final was a terrifying prospect.

NEW YORK, Dec 9 — Singer Celine Dion said she is prioritising self-care after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.

PHNOM PENH, Dec 9 — Capital A Bhd aviation arm AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and Cambodian-based Sivilai Asia have invested US$25 million to establish a new low-cost airline.

ISTANBUL, Dec 9 — The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday condemned the killing of three Palestinians by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

SEOUL, Dec 8 — South Korea will ease regulations on imports of electric vehicles, chemical substances and other items in an effort to attract more foreign investment to the country, the industry ministry said Thursday.

JAKARTA, Dec 8 — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked Sukabumi city in West Java on Thursday, according to Indonesia's geophysics agency (BMKG).

ISTANBUL, Dec 7 — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday said that the global airline industry would return to profit next year for the first time since 2019, reported Anadolu.

GENEVA, Dec 7 — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said takeoff and landing slot rules at airports are likely to be restored soon.

JAKARTA, Dec 7 — At least three police personnel were injured in an explosion at a police station in West Java this morning.

WASHINGTON, Dec 7 — The United States (US) will increase its military footprint in Australia and has agreed with Canberra to invite Japan to take part in the effort, Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday (December 6).

ANKARA, Dec 7 — Portugal hammered Switzerland 6-1 Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

ISTANBUL, Dec 7 — Morocco qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after beating Spain 3-0 on penalties on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.