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Prosecutors say Trump inflated net worth up to US$2.2 billion per year

New York attorney-general says the former US president overstated his wealth between 17 and 39% from 2011 to 2021.

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 11:50 AM

Prosecutors say Trump inflated net worth up to US$2.2 billion per year

Mexico opposition picks businessman Galvez to run for president

Vocal leader to head the Broad Front for the country.

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 11:10 AM

Mexico opposition picks businessman Galvez to run for president

Bolivia says running out of natural gas, its top earner

Senior official says it is due to a lack of investment in exploration for new reserves.

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 10:30 AM

Bolivia says running out of natural gas, its top earner

Rubiales’ mother hospitalised after hunger strike

Angeles Bejar suffers seizure.

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 09:50 AM

Rubiales’ mother hospitalised after hunger strike

Colombia ex-army chief charged over civilian combat deaths

Mario Montoya one of many under investigation for extrajudicial killings.

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 09:10 AM

Colombia ex-army chief charged over civilian combat deaths



Tesla under probe over Musk glass house project

US prosecutor, Security Exchange Commission, in charge of investigation.

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 08:30 AM

Tesla under probe over Musk glass house project

Chile launches plan to trace 1,162 vanished under Pinochet

President Gabriel Boric says justice has taken too long.

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 07:50 AM

Chile launches plan to trace 1,162 vanished under Pinochet

N. Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles

They coincide with joint military drills by US, South.

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 07:10 AM

N. Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles

EU drug watchdog approves updated Pfizer Covid jab

European Medicines Agency recommends vaccine producers update shot to prevent XBB variant.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 11:40 PM

EU drug watchdog approves updated Pfizer Covid jab

News outlets block OpenAI bot, fearing pillaging

Plagiarism tracker Originality.ai says nearly 10% of top 1,000 websites have restricted ChatGPT webpage-scanning tool.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 11:00 PM

News outlets block OpenAI bot, fearing pillaging

Iran puts Mahsa Amini’s lawyer on trial

Saleh Nikbakht charged with ‘propaganda against the system’.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 10:20 PM

Iran puts Mahsa Amini’s lawyer on trial

French minister’s topless remark sparks outrage

Journalist groups condemn his ‘sexist’ remarks directed at women reporters.  

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 09:40 PM

French minister’s topless remark sparks outrage

Pope to publish updated climate thesis on Oct 4

Pontiff urges solidarity with victims of environmental and climate injustice.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 09:00 PM

Pope to publish updated climate thesis on Oct 4

S.Africa’s disgraced ANC leader forms new party ahead of vote

Graft-tainted former sec-gen remains popular with left-leaning electorate. 

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 08:20 PM

S.Africa’s disgraced ANC leader forms new party ahead of vote

10 die in anti-UN demo in DR Congo

Group lynches policeman after security forces torch its temple.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 07:40 PM

10 die in anti-UN demo in DR Congo


Japan PM eats ‘safe and delicious’ Fukushima fish

Fumio Kishida’s office posts clip after China banned Tokyo’s seafood imports.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 07:00 PM

Japan PM eats ‘safe and delicious’ Fukushima fish

Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price

Agreement will make TLD pill available to patients for under US$45 per person a year.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 06:20 PM

Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price

Lego takes bigger share of toy market

Revenue reaches 27.4 billion kroner from January-June.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 05:40 PM

Lego takes bigger share of toy market

India deploys ‘monkey men’ to scare away primates from G20 summit

Creature a menace, trashing gardens, office, residential rooftops, and viciously attacking people for food.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 05:00 PM

India deploys ‘monkey men’ to scare away primates from G20 summit

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan remanded over leaked documents

Former cricket star is tangled in slew of legal cases.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 04:20 PM

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan remanded over leaked documents

Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over love scams

Police say syndicate blackmailed hundreds of victims in China, many of whom are public officials.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 03:40 PM

Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over love scams

Alcaraz hopes for swift resolution to Spanish football kiss row

Tennis star weighs in, says ‘it is not behaviour that should be shown by someone in a high position’.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 03:00 PM

Alcaraz hopes for swift resolution to Spanish football kiss row

4 dead, dozens missing in China rainstorms

Rescue work ongoing.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 02:20 PM

4 dead, dozens missing in China rainstorms

Gabon soldiers announce coup

12 men appear on TV to say they are 'putting an end to the current regime'.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 01:13 PM

Gabon soldiers announce coup

Asia equities extend gains on US jobs data, China hopes

Separate report reveals consumer confidence falling owing to concerns about jobs, higher rates and lingering inflation.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 01:00 PM

Asia equities extend gains on US jobs data, China hopes