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N. Korea’s Kim given gift of drones on Russian trip

The West fears that Moscow, Pyongyang will defy sanctions, strike arms deal.  

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 06:40 PM

 N. Korea’s Kim given gift of drones on Russian trip

Indigenous rights supporters rally across Australia before vote

Thousands join ‘Walk for Yes’ events in major cities ahead of Oct 14 referendum. 

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 05:50 PM

Indigenous rights supporters rally across Australia before vote

Taiwan detects 28 Chinese warplanes around island

Beijing conducting ‘missions such as long range exercises and training’.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

Taiwan detects 28 Chinese warplanes around island

Brazil opens first ‘ExpoCannabis’ amid pot debate

Marijuana enthusiasts flock to 3-day fair. 

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 04:10 PM

Brazil opens first ‘ExpoCannabis’ amid pot debate

Death toll from Libya floods rises to 11,300 in Derna

More than 10,000 still missing in devastated city.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 03:20 PM

Death toll from Libya floods rises to 11,300 in Derna



IAEA blasts Iran over latest inspector exclusion

 UN nuclear watchdog condemns move by Tehran to withdraw accreditation for agency’s assessors.  

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 02:30 PM

IAEA blasts Iran over latest inspector exclusion

North Korea athletes travel to Asian Games

They are listed to compete in athletics, gymnastics, basketball, football, boxing and weightlifting.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 01:40 PM

North Korea athletes travel to Asian Games

Rolling Stone co-founder axed from Hall of Fame board

This comes a day after making comments blasted as racist, sexist.  

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 12:50 PM

Rolling Stone co-founder axed from Hall of Fame board

14 killed in plane crash in Brazilian Amazon

Aircraft is an 18-passenger EMB-110, a twin-engine turboprop.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 12:00 PM

14 killed in plane crash in Brazilian Amazon

Nato chief warns of long war in Ukraine

Jens Stoltenberg says peace only attainable if Putin and Russia lay down arms.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 11:10 AM

Nato chief warns of long war in Ukraine

Pro-Trump Texas AG acquitted in impeachment vote

This paves the way for Ken Paxton’s reinstatement.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 10:20 AM

Pro-Trump Texas AG acquitted in impeachment vote

Several employees of Chinese developer Evergrande arrested

Public urged to report any cases of suspected fraud to the authorities.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 09:30 AM

Several employees of Chinese developer Evergrande arrested

Greek PM announces fresh funding to face climate ‘war’

Kyriakos Mitsotakis recognises scale of crisis the country faces.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 08:40 AM

Greek PM announces fresh funding to face climate ‘war’

6 killed in bar shooting in western Mexico

Attack takes place place late Friday in the town of Teocaltiche during celebrations for the anniversary of Mexican independence.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 07:50 AM

6 killed in bar shooting in western Mexico

Iran foils murder attempt on Mahsa Amini’s father

Security forces detain several members of terrorist group who wanted to assassinate Amjad.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Iran foils murder attempt on Mahsa Amini’s father


Erdogan accuses EU of ‘distancing itself’ from Turkey

This follows the bloc’s criticism of Ankara’s lack of effort in addressing human rights issues.        

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 11:40 PM

Erdogan accuses EU of ‘distancing itself’ from Turkey

EU chief to visit Italian island after migrant surge

PM Meloni seeks Europe’s help following arrival of 8,500 people on Lampedusa this week.   

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 10:50 PM

EU chief to visit Italian island after migrant surge

British nurse jailed for murdering 7 babies lodges appeal

Court of Appeal confirms application received from Lucy Letby.

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 10:00 PM

British nurse jailed for murdering 7 babies lodges appeal

Indonesia rice imports spike as Jakarta shores up stocks

1.59 million tonnes brought in from January-August, against 429,000 tonnes in 2022.

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 09:10 PM

California sues oil giants, alleging climate risks deception

Action taken to hold big polluters accountable, governor says.

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

California sues oil giants, alleging climate risks deception

S. Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu leader Buthelezi

Thousands pay tribute once-feared Inkatha Freedom Party founder.

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 07:30 PM

S. Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu leader Buthelezi

Iran slams new Western sanctions on Amini death anniversary

Spokesman brands actions as ‘illegal and undiplomatic’.

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 06:40 PM

Iran slams new Western sanctions on Amini death anniversary

US leads new Western sanctions on Iran on Mahsa Amini death anniversary

Blacklist sees addition of 25 Iranian officials and an internet censorship firm linked to Tehran’s suppression of protests.

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 05:50 PM

US leads new Western sanctions on Iran on Mahsa Amini death anniversary

At UN, fading hopes for improving lives on planet

Sustainable Development Goals are in peril, report shows.

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

At UN, fading hopes for improving lives on planet

EU ends import bans on Ukraine grain

Market distortions in 5 border member states are gone, it says.

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 04:10 PM

EU ends import bans on Ukraine grain