Hong Kong’s new smoking rules just kicked in. Is everyone sticking to them?
Hong Kong’s new rules includes a ban on anyone smoking at designated boarding points for public transport when waiting in
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Asia
Bulgaria Adopts Euro, Becomes 21st Eurozone Member
Credit: flickr/ Dushan Hanuska CC BY-SA 2.0 Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its currency on 1 January 2026, becoming
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Best of cartoons, January 2, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.Source – Theage
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10 pieces of tech jargon that confused us in 2025
NEW YORK — As a tech journalist for the past 20 years, I have had a front-row seat to the
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Messenger- Afghan immigrant jailed. Mentor wants answers
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New Year’s Eve as it happened: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display
Look back on our live coverage as Sydney celebrated New Year’s Eve and welcomed 2026 amid a heightened police presence
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Beware the risks of free Wi-Fi during your New Year holiday
The New Year holiday is upon us and many places you visit will provide free Wi-Fi. If using it, here
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Popular tourist destination cancels New Year celebrations due to floodings and landslides
A popular tourist destination has cancelled its New Year celebrations due to floodings and landslides in the country. Indonesia is
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Superquiz, Wednesday, December 31
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.Source – Theage
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Vietnam faces external challenges to growing 10% next year, central bank says
HANOI, Dec 29 : Tariffs and monetary policy in other countries will make it harder for Vietnam’s central bank to
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