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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
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
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
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
Scouts begin S. Korea jamboree evacuation amid extreme weather
Typhoon Khanun due to make landfall on Thursday.
Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 01:00 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
US stocks rally as markets gear for inflation data
Dow Jones Industrial Average surges 1.2%
Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023 07:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Indian opposition leader Gandhi back in parliament
This comes after the Supreme Court suspended his defamation conviction.
Monday, 07 Aug 2023 05:50 PM
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