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Alcaraz keen to deflect pressure of US Open title defence

Spaniard swiftly advances into second round after German opponent retires injured.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 12:20 PM

Alcaraz keen to deflect pressure of US Open title defence

Australia to hold Indigenous rights referendum on Oct 14

Passage will see Aboriginal minority group recognised in the Constitution for the first time.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 11:40 AM

Australia to hold Indigenous rights referendum on Oct 14

Canada police file new charges over sale of suicide substances

More than 1,000 packages potentially sent across dozens of countries.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 11:00 AM

Canada police file new charges over sale of suicide substances

Canada warns LGBT community about travel to US

Deputy prime minister says decision isn't political.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 10:20 AM

Canada warns LGBT community about travel to US

EU fossil fuel energy production hits record low

Greatest declines are seen in Portugal, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia and Finland.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 09:40 AM

EU fossil fuel energy production hits record low



Elon Musk lifts political ad ban at rebranded Twitter

X says it is building on its commitment to free expression.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 09:00 AM

Elon Musk lifts political ad ban at rebranded Twitter

Sea lions die of bird flu in Argentina

Number of dead is rising, says official.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 08:20 AM

Sea lions die of bird flu in Argentina

More suspected graves found near Canada indigenous school

What we found was heartbreaking and devastating, says group.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 07:40 AM

More suspected graves found near Canada indigenous school

Global stocks extend gains as US data reassure

Fed's more moderate outlook for monetary policy fuels hopes of end to interest rates hikes.

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

Global stocks extend gains as US data reassure

Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Khan’s graft sentence

The former leader’s party fears he will be rearrested over other cases involving him.         

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 11:40 PM

Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Khan’s graft sentence

2 arrested in Hong Kong for ‘foreign collusion’

Duo are linked to the now-defunct ‘612 Humanitarian Relief Fund’.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 11:00 PM

2 arrested in Hong Kong for ‘foreign collusion’

UN warns thousands trafficked into online crime in SE Asia

They are coerced, often under threat of torture. 

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 10:20 PM

UN warns thousands trafficked into online crime in SE Asia

FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka after election pledge

Football governing body to monitor situation until Sept 29 polls.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 09:40 PM

FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka after election pledge

Amnesty calls for Venezuela to release political prisoners

 It slams the country’s ‘politically-motivated arbitrary detentions’. 

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 09:00 PM

Amnesty calls for Venezuela to release political prisoners

Bombs kill 2 in southern Thailand

Blasts hit Yarang district of Pattani province.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 08:20 PM

Bombs kill 2 in southern Thailand


UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to visit China tomorrow

Both sides will discuss international, regional issues of shared concern.  

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 07:40 PM

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to visit China tomorrow

Thai activists acquitted of libel, decry ‘judicial harassment’

Trio find little joy in their ‘win’ over country’s restrictive laws.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 07:00 PM

Thai activists acquitted of libel, decry ‘judicial harassment’

German consumer morale falls as outlook darkens

High food and energy prices, struggling economy weigh on shoppers’ minds. 

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 06:20 PM

German consumer morale falls as outlook darkens

North Korea’s Kim calls for navy to be boosted

Country’s waters brimming with ‘danger of a nuclear war’, says leader.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 05:40 PM

North Korea’s Kim calls for navy to be boosted

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens off Cuba, barrels toward Florida

Highest storm surges are predicted north of Tampa Bay, a metropolitan region with about 3.2 million residents.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 05:00 PM

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens off Cuba, barrels toward Florida

Massive glitch halts ops in Japan’s Toyota factories

Cause still being investigated, cyberattack ruled out for now.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 04:20 PM

Massive glitch halts ops in Japan’s Toyota factories

Asia markets build on global rally ahead of key US data

While inflation is easing, Fed officials have warned it remains too high at 3.2%.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 03:40 PM

Asia markets build on global rally ahead of key US data

Japanese embassy in China says ‘extremely worried’ over Fukushima harassment

Tokyo has urged Beijing to ensure its people 'act in a calm and responsible manner'.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 03:00 PM

Japanese embassy in China says ‘extremely worried’ over Fukushima harassment

Tears as Malaysia-born panda cubs head to China

Yi Yi and Sheng Yi will be taken on a cargo flight Chengdu at 10.30pm.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 02:00 PM

Tears as Malaysia-born panda cubs head to China

Guatemala electoral body suspends party of president-elect

Move not likely to impact Bernardo Arevalo’s swearing in.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 01:40 PM

Guatemala electoral body suspends party of president-elect