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Asia markets rise as US inflation soothes rate fears for now

Consumer data supportive of pause in rate hikes, says analyst.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 03:00 PM

Asia markets rise as US inflation soothes rate fears for now

Taiwan says 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels detected near island

They were headed to an unspecified area of the Western Pacific to ‘conduct joint sea and air training with the Shandong aircraft carrier’.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 02:20 PM

Taiwan says 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels detected near island

Picasso masterpiece to fetch US$120 million in Sotheby’s auction

Painting depicts artist's mistress wearing a watch.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 01:40 PM

Picasso masterpiece to fetch US$120 million in Sotheby’s auction

US approves US$5 billion sale of F-35 jets to South Korea

Move comes amid soaring tensions with Pyongyang.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 01:00 PM

US approves US$5 billion sale of F-35 jets to South Korea

Former Starbucks CEO Schultz steps down from board

He looks forward to supporting next generation of leaders.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 12:20 PM

Former Starbucks CEO Schultz steps down from board



Chip designer Arm targets US$52 billion valuation in year’s largest IPO

British company prices shares at US$51.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 11:40 AM

Chip designer Arm targets US$52 billion valuation in year’s largest IPO

Guatemala’s president-elect eyes charges against AG, judge

Once immunity lifted, duo can be investigated for crimes such as constitutional violations, duty breaches and abuse of authority.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 11:00 AM

Guatemala’s president-elect eyes charges against AG, judge

Alleged bodies of ‘non-human beings’ shown in Mexico congress

Dating analysis shows 'these beings are around 1,000 years old'.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 10:20 AM

Alleged bodies of ‘non-human beings’ shown in Mexico congress

Wife of ‘El Chapo’ released from US prison

Ex-beauty queen played a 'minimal' role in husband's criminal organisation, says prosecutor.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 09:40 AM

Wife of ‘El Chapo’ released from US prison

Argentina monthly inflation highest in 3 decades

Argentines are already struggling to make ends meet after years of rising prices.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 09:00 AM

Argentina monthly inflation highest in 3 decades

Wall Street mixed as European bourses dip ahead of ECB decision

Europe's central bank walking tightrope between still-high inflation and darkening eurozone outlook.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 08:20 AM

Wall Street mixed as European bourses dip ahead of ECB decision

Biden did nothing wrong, W. House says on impeachment probe

Investigation comes as the president faces low poll ratings.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 07:40 AM

Biden did nothing wrong, W. House says on impeachment probe

Bisphenol A detected in almost all Europeans

BPA is used to make plastic for some food and drink packaging.

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Bisphenol A detected in almost all Europeans

Sardine dish poisons to death diner in France

French health officials say 12 foreigners being treated for botulism.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 11:40 PM

Sardine dish poisons to death diner in France

IMF says global debt still stuck above pre-pandemic levels

Fund calls on governments to take ‘urgent steps’ to reduce vulnerabilities.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 11:00 PM

IMF says global debt still stuck above pre-pandemic levels


Sweden to abolish tax on plastic bags in 2024

Proposal raises concerns that the government’s climate policy is backsliding.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 10:20 PM

Sweden to abolish tax on plastic bags in 2024

Turkey drops bid to close leading anti-femicide group

Female rights group wins rare court victory.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 09:40 PM

Turkey drops bid to close leading anti-femicide group

Russia denies prisoner swap with West involving Navalny

Moscow says US media report is ‘speculation.’

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 09:00 PM

Russia denies prisoner swap with West involving Navalny

Thailand to offer Chinese tourists visa-free entry

Move to boost the kingdom’s tourism sector and stimulate the economy.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

Thailand to offer Chinese tourists visa-free entry

Saudi, Russian oil cuts to cause big supply shortfall

Energy agency says world oil demand remains on track to grow this year.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 07:40 PM

Saudi, Russian oil cuts to cause big supply shortfall

Eurozone inflation will ‘take time’ to drop to 2%

EU Commission predicts inflation to fall to 2.9% in 2024.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 07:00 PM

Eurozone inflation will ‘take time’ to drop to 2%

China says no law banning iPhone use in govt agencies

Beijing vows equal treatment for both domestic, foreign-funded enterprises.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 06:20 PM

China says no law banning iPhone use in govt agencies

UK economy shrinks in July on strikes, wet weather

Office for National Statistics says output contracted 0.5%.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 05:40 PM

UK economy shrinks in July on strikes, wet weather

Myanmar junta, Russia agree on election ‘cooperation’

Moscow invites generals to observe presidential polls next year.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

Myanmar junta, Russia agree on election ‘cooperation’

Former China insurance chief gets life in jail for corruption

Wang Bin is found guilty of taking bribes and hiding overseas savings.

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023 04:20 PM

Former China insurance chief gets life in jail for corruption