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Indonesia says Myanmar solution needs ‘political will’ from all sides

Joko Widodo acknowledges situation ‘full of challenges’.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 03:40 PM

Indonesia says Myanmar solution needs ‘political will’ from all sides

China reports biggest drop in exports since 2020

14.5% in July comes on the back of 12.4% fall in June.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 03:00 PM

China reports biggest drop in exports since 2020

Asian markets struggle as traders fret over another Fed hike

In early Asian trade, Hong Kong and Shanghai drop ahead of Chinese trade data release.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 02:20 PM

Asian markets struggle as traders fret over another Fed hike

Ukraine ‘satisfied’ with Saudi-led conflict talks

Russia has said that a peace settlement is only possible if Kyiv put down its arms.  

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 01:40 PM

Ukraine ‘satisfied’ with Saudi-led conflict talks

Scouts begin S. Korea jamboree evacuation amid extreme weather

Typhoon Khanun due to make landfall on Thursday.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 01:00 PM

Scouts begin S. Korea jamboree evacuation amid extreme weather



Senegal says opposition figure still ineligible for polls

Ousmane Sonko not entitled to retrial after recent conviction in absentia, justice minister says.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 12:20 PM

Senegal says opposition figure still ineligible for polls

Troubled Boeing Starliner ready to fly crew by March

Actual launch date will depend on space calendar constraints.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 11:40 AM

Troubled Boeing Starliner ready to fly crew by March

German arrested in France for holding wife 'captive' for 12 years

Husband says he was caring for cancer patient.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 11:00 AM

German arrested in France for holding wife 'captive' for 12 years

American Red Cross ends blood donation restrictions for gay men

Anal sex has a higher risk of spreading many types of sexually transmitted diseases.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 10:20 AM

American Red Cross ends blood donation restrictions for gay men

US judge tosses Trump suit over sexual abuse case

Ex-president denies the allegations and has appealed the judgement.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 09:40 AM

US judge tosses Trump suit over sexual abuse case

The Exorcist’ director William Friedkin dies aged 87

His final film, 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial', starring Kiefer Sutherland, is set to premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 09:00 AM

The Exorcist’ director William Friedkin dies aged 87

PayPal debuts US dollar-backed stablecoin for payments

It comes as the cryptocurrency industry is suffering hard times after the spectacular collapse of FTX.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 08:20 AM

PayPal debuts US dollar-backed stablecoin for payments

Paramount announces sale of Simon & Schuster for US$1.62 billion

Private equity firm KKR to buy top US publisher.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 07:40 AM

Paramount announces sale of Simon & Schuster for US$1.62 billion

US stocks rally as markets gear for inflation data

Dow Jones Industrial Average surges 1.2%

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

US stocks rally as markets gear for inflation data

Russia to launch lunar mission Friday, first in nearly 50 years

Luna-25 lander to restart, build upon pioneering Soviet-era program. 

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 11:40 PM

Russia to launch lunar mission Friday, first in nearly 50 years


Iran’s foreign minister in first Japan visit since 2019

Reports say Tokyo will press Islamic republic to stop supplying Russia with arms.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 10:50 PM

Iran’s foreign minister in first Japan visit since 2019

After heatwave, typhoon forces S. Korea to evacuate scout jamboree

36,000 participants will begin leaving the campsite tomorrow.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 10:00 PM

After heatwave, typhoon forces S. Korea to evacuate scout jamboree

Iran building collapse death toll rises to 4

Media reports say rescue operations underway to find others trapped under rubble.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 09:10 PM

Iran building collapse death toll rises to 4

German industry output plunges in June

Economy ministry warns of a gloomy outlook due to high energy prices and interest rates.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 08:20 PM

German industry output plunges in June

Indonesia economy grows faster than expected despite lagging exports

Statistics department attributes the growth to increased household and government spending and investment.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 07:30 PM

Indonesia economy grows faster than expected despite lagging exports

Philippines summons China envoy over water cannoning of boats

Manila accuses Chinese Coast Guard of breaking international law.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 06:40 PM

Philippines summons China envoy over water cannoning of boats

Indian opposition leader Gandhi back in parliament

This comes after the Supreme Court suspended his defamation conviction.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 05:50 PM

Indian opposition leader Gandhi back in parliament

Indonesia raises 5-Point Consensus at Asean meet

Jakarta urges member states to coax Myanmar into implementing deal.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 05:00 PM

Indonesia raises 5-Point Consensus at Asean meet

Flash floods, landslides kill 8 in northern Vietnam

Homes, crops damaged as disasters wreak havoc.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 04:10 PM

Flash floods, landslides kill 8 in northern Vietnam

Iran’s foreign minister in first Japan visit since 2019

Tokyo to reportedly dissuade Tehran from supplying Russia with arms.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023 03:20 PM

Iran’s foreign minister in first Japan visit since 2019