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Turkey detains 33 accused of spying for Israel

Suspects rounded up in raids across eight provinces in and around Istanbul.

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

Turkey detains 33 accused of spying for Israel

5 dead in Japan plane collision at Tokyo airport

Captain of coast guard aircraft escapes but is injured.       

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 10:22 PM

5 dead in Japan plane collision at Tokyo airport

Thailand to extend visa-free entry for Chinese tourists

Talks with Beijing could see tourists from both countries travel to the other with permanent visa exemption.         

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Thailand to extend visa-free entry for Chinese tourists

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security crimes

The 76-year-old is accused of two counts of colluding with foreign forces.

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security crimes

Airliner on fire on runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport

Television reports say the Airbus collided with a coastguard aircraft.         

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 05:53 PM

Airliner on fire on runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport



South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck

Lee Jae-myung is attacked by a man pretending to be his supporter.

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck

At least 48 dead after monster Japan quake

Rescuers battle against time and aftershocks to find survivors.       

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 04:54 PM

At least 48 dead after monster Japan quake

Japan quake death toll hits 30

In Ishikawa, houses collapse, huge cracks appear in roads. 

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 01:03 PM

Japan quake death toll hits 30

New year gets off to a weak start as traders eye rate cuts

Release of minutes from Fed's December meeting will provide fresh insight into outlook for rates.

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

New year gets off to a weak start as traders eye rate cuts

Putin says Russia will ‘intensify’ attacks on Ukraine

Kyiv says Russia targeted the country with 'record' number of drones on New Year’s Day. 

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

Putin says Russia will ‘intensify’ attacks on Ukraine

Israel army warns Gaza war will continue throughout 2024

Some 300,000 reserve soldiers will be 'gradually' released.

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Israel army warns Gaza war will continue throughout 2024

Danes stunned by queen’s abdication

Crown Prince Frederik takes over after Queen Margrethe abdicates.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 11:59 PM

Danes stunned by queen’s abdication

Major Japan quake prompts tsunami warning, residents told to run

Media reports say two people were feared dead, tsunami danger has ‘largely passed’.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 11:10 PM

Major Japan quake prompts tsunami warning, residents told to run

Nearly 30,000 migrants cross Channel to UK last year

Perilous journeys huge political problem for Conservative govt.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

Nearly 30,000 migrants cross Channel to UK last year

China’s first domestically built cruise ship begins maiden voyage

Adora Magic City leaves port on its first commercial cruise to South Korea, Japan.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

China’s first domestically built cruise ship begins maiden voyage


Israeli army sees Gaza war continuing throughout 2024

Country’s objectives require prolonged fighting, must prepare accordingly.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Israeli army sees Gaza war continuing throughout 2024

Nobel laureate faces jail in Bangladesh court ruling

Lead prosecutor proves Yunus have violated mandatory requirements of labour laws.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Nobel laureate faces jail in Bangladesh court ruling

EU visa-free travel for Kosovo enters into force

Pristina urges residents not to misuse freedom of movement in Schengen.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

EU visa-free travel for Kosovo enters into force

US calls for DR Congo election disputes to be peacefully resolved

Washington urges authorities to ensure electoral complaints handled transparently.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

US calls for DR Congo election disputes to be peacefully resolved

Australian cycling champ charged over wife’s death

Rohan Dennis allegedly hit Olympian spouse Melissa Hoskins with car.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

Australian cycling champ charged over wife’s death

Belgium police seek US teen missing in Brussels

Cops say Jonah Laroche disappeared while on holiday with family.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

Belgium police seek US teen missing in Brussels

Danish queen says will abdicate Jan 14

Margrethe II to be succeeded by Crown Prince Frederik.

Monday, 01 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Danish queen says will abdicate Jan 14

Britain’s Big Ben marks 100 years of New Year ‘bongs’

Ever since New Year’s Eve 1923, live transmission has become annual tradition.

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

Britain’s Big Ben marks 100 years of New Year ‘bongs’

Sri Lanka troops kill police officer in botched drug raid

First fatality since major crackdown on narcotics trade on December 10.

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 09:00 PM

Sri Lanka troops kill police officer in botched drug raid

China factory activity decline deepens in December

Purchasing Managers’ Index falls to 49.0 from 49.4 in November.         

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 07:00 PM

China factory activity decline deepens in December