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Bulgaria, Romania to join Schengen area by air and sea

This comes after 12 years of negotiations among the 27 EU member states.

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

Bulgaria, Romania to join Schengen area by air and sea

N. Korea to launch 3 more spy satellites in 2024

This comes after Pyongyang successfully sent its first reconnaissance satellite into orbit last month.

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

N. Korea to launch 3 more spy satellites in 2024

Taliban balks at UN Security Council plan for special Afghan envoy

Foreign ministry says appointment of special rep ‘unnecessary’.

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

Taliban balks at UN Security Council plan for special Afghan envoy

Ten Hag slams Man Utd after ‘unnecessary’ Forest loss

Club boss says team should have played better in first half.         

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

Ten Hag slams Man Utd after ‘unnecessary’ Forest loss

‘Full Monty’ star Tom Wilkinson dies aged 75

British actor 'died suddenly' at home, says agent,

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

‘Full Monty’ star Tom Wilkinson dies aged 75



Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘terrorist’ attack on Belgorod, vows revenge

17 children among 110 wounded in strikes.

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘terrorist’ attack on Belgorod, vows revenge

Netanyahu says Gaza war will last ‘many months’

International mediators continue in efforts to secure new pause in fighting.

Sunday, 31 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Netanyahu says Gaza war will last ‘many months’

China ties dominate Taiwan presidential debate

Ruling bloc candidate criticised for pro-independence remarks.

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

China ties dominate Taiwan presidential debate

Armed group releases 2 S.Koreans abducted in Nigeria

Seoul secures Daewoo employees’ custody, says victims in good health.

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 09:00 PM

Armed group releases 2 S.Koreans abducted in Nigeria

China expels 9 army officials from parliament

This comes after a meeting of the Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party.

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 07:00 PM

China expels 9 army officials from parliament

Nadal draws qualifier at comeback tournament in Brisbane

Spanish player returns to the court following hip surgery after the Australian Open in January.        

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

Nadal draws qualifier at comeback tournament in Brisbane

Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott honoured by Britain’s King Charles III

Glittering ceremony to take place in Westminster Abbey.   

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott honoured by Britain’s King Charles III

US approves ‘emergency’ sale of munitions to Israel

The US$147.5 million deal bypasses usual congressional review under a special provision.

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

US approves ‘emergency’ sale of munitions to Israel

WHO chief ‘very concerned’ by Gaza infectious disease threat

Close to 180,000 people have upper respiratory infections, while 136,400 cases of diarrhoea have been recorded.       

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

WHO chief ‘very concerned’ by Gaza infectious disease threat

Gunmen kill 6 at Mexico party

Cartel gunmen have a history of targeting social gatherings in the country.

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

Gunmen kill 6 at Mexico party


Markets eye uncertainty ahead after blowout 2023 for US stocks

Tokyo's Nikkei index has surged more than 28% in a year, its best performance in a decade.

Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Markets eye uncertainty ahead after blowout 2023 for US stocks

Hong Kong democracy advocate seeks asylum in Britain

Tony Chung has formally applied for it.  

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

Hong Kong democracy advocate seeks asylum in Britain

Pierce Brosnan in hot water after Yellowstone Park walk

He has been given a ticket for straying off the beaten path. 

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 09:00 PM

Pierce Brosnan in hot water after Yellowstone Park walk

US warship shoots down drone, missile fired by Yemen’s Huthis

 Vessels in vital Red Sea shipping lane are being targeted with strikes in support of Palestinians in Gaza. 

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 07:00 PM

 US warship shoots down drone, missile fired by Yemen’s Huthis

Shark kills teenage boy in South Australia

Police are preparing report for coroner.  

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

Shark kills teenage boy in South Australia

Maine blocks Trump from its Republican presidential primary

Top election official rules him ineligible due to involvement in assault on the US Capitol. 

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

Maine blocks Trump from its Republican presidential primary

3 dead as Storm Gerrit batters Britain

Scotland, northern England badly hit by heavy rain and snow since Wednesday.

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

3 dead as Storm Gerrit batters Britain

Man found barely alive in landing gear of Algeria flight to Paris

Stowaway in life-threatening condition due to severe hypothermia.         

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

Man found barely alive in landing gear of Algeria flight to Paris

Chinese ex-central bank executive sentenced to 16 years for graft

Sun Guofeng is found guilty of exchanging information for bribes totalling CN¥21 million.     

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

Chinese ex-central bank executive sentenced to 16 years for graft

Hamas delegation to discuss Egypt’s Gaza ceasefire plan

Proposal comprises 3 successive, interconnected stages leading to end of war.   

Friday, 29 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Hamas delegation to discuss Egypt’s Gaza ceasefire plan