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North Korea fires artillery shells near South Korean islands

Residents there have been ordered to evacuate.  

Friday, 05 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

North Korea fires artillery shells near South Korean islands

3 dead, 28 injured in Indonesia train collision

All passengers have been evacuated.

Friday, 05 Jan 2024 01:02 PM

3 dead, 28 injured in Indonesia train collision

Under rubble, hopes fade for survivors of Japan quake

Authorities say whereabouts of 179 people are unknown.

Friday, 05 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

Under rubble, hopes fade for survivors of Japan quake

US stocks stumble as tech titans tumble

Global rally in the last months of 2023 has petered out on concerns buying may have run ahead of itself. 

Friday, 05 Jan 2024 07:03 AM

US stocks stumble as tech titans tumble

One student dead in Iowa school shooting, 4 others injured

Victim who died was in sixth grade, say police.

Friday, 05 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

One student dead in Iowa school shooting, 4 others injured



Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes as Mideast tensions rise

Hamas reports 125 killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours.

Friday, 05 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes as Mideast tensions rise

Myanmar junta to release more than 9,000 prisoners in annual amnesty

The move comes as army faces growing resistance from allied groups.  

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

Myanmar junta to release more than 9,000 prisoners in annual amnesty

Exiled opposition leader condemns ‘sham’ Bangladesh election

He says it’s designed to cement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule. 

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Exiled opposition leader condemns ‘sham’ Bangladesh election

Stabbed S. Korean opposition leader ‘recovering well’, says doctor

Lee Jae-myung is out of ICU but still requires close monitoring.

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Stabbed S. Korean opposition leader ‘recovering well’, says doctor

China holds navy, air patrols in South China Sea

This follows appointment of ex-navy chief Dong Jun as Beijing’s defence minister. 

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

China holds navy, air patrols in South China Sea

Black box from US Osprey found off Japan

Search for eighth crewmember ongoing, says air force.         

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

Black box from US Osprey found off Japan

Trump appeals to US Supreme Court over Colorado ballot ban

Ex-US president’s lawyers say decision on eligibility belongs to Congress, not state courts.

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

Trump appeals to US Supreme Court over Colorado ballot ban

US condemns S. Africa’s ‘meritless’ genocide case against Israel

White House calls ICJ filing ‘completely without any basis’.

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

US condemns S. Africa’s ‘meritless’ genocide case against Israel

Argentina court suspends Milei labour reforms

Judges question ‘necessity’, ‘urgency’ of mega-decree announced by country’s new president.

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

Argentina court suspends Milei labour reforms

US interest rates likely to stay high ‘for some time’

Fed minutes reveal move necessary to tackle stubborn inflation.

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

US interest rates likely to stay high ‘for some time’


Israeli strike killed deputy Hamas chief, says US official

Saleh al-Aruri dies in Lebanon on Tuesday.    

Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Israeli strike killed deputy Hamas chief, says US official

ECB to test banks’ response to cyberattack

Lenders to be evaluated on their ability to recover from assault.

Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

ECB to test banks’ response to cyberattack

Russian border regions, Crimea hit by new Ukrainian attacks

Kyiv’s assault on Belgorod, Kursk come day after Moscow bombarded it.

Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Russian border regions, Crimea hit by new Ukrainian attacks

Israel minister slams US for condemning call for Gazans’ mass exodus

Itamar Ben-Gvir says country must do what’s best for itself.

Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Israel minister slams US for condemning call for Gazans’ mass exodus

Former Vietnam health minister tried over Covid test bribes

Nguyen Thanh Long among those accused of receiving bribes in Viet A scandal.

Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Former Vietnam health minister tried over Covid test bribes

Asia tracks global losses as stock traders step back after rally

IMF boss optimistic the Fed will be able to deliver economic soft landing.

Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

Asia tracks global losses as stock traders step back after rally

Japan quake toll rises to 62 as weather hampers rescuers

More than 31,800 people are in shelters.

Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

Japan quake toll rises to 62 as weather hampers rescuers

Mickey Mouse horror films announced as Disney copyright expires

Both projects reminiscent of 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey'.

Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

Mickey Mouse horror films announced as Disney copyright expires

Harvard president resigns after rows over plagiarism, anti-Semitism

Claudine Gay says she has been subjected to personal threats, 'racial animus'.

Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Harvard president resigns after rows over plagiarism, anti-Semitism

Global stocks stumble at start of new trading year

Nasdaq Composite Index slumps 1.6% while the broad-based S&P 500 loses 0.6%. 

Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Global stocks stumble at start of new trading year