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X, the former Twitter, lets users hide once-vaunted blue check

Critics accuse Musk of turning symbol of trust into a mark of shame.

Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 09:00 AM

X, the former Twitter, lets users hide once-vaunted blue check

Hollywood writers to resume talks over strike

Studios reach out to union for a meeting on Friday.         

Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 08:20 AM

Hollywood writers to resume talks over strike

Canada PM Trudeau and wife announce separation

A statement says they will ‘remain a close family’.

Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 07:40 AM

Canada PM Trudeau and wife announce separation

US stocks fall after Fitch downgrade, S&P 500 down 1.4%

This is the second time a major ratings agency lowered the country’s rating. 

Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

US stocks fall after Fitch downgrade, S&P 500 down 1.4%

Pope calls for ‘courageous courses of peace’ for Ukraine

Europe urged to do more to end war.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 09:40 PM

Pope calls for ‘courageous courses of peace’ for Ukraine



Indonesia arrests Muslim preacher for blasphemy, hate speech

This comes after school sparked uproar over women praying beside men.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 09:00 PM

Indonesia arrests Muslim preacher for blasphemy, hate speech

Former China football coach Li Tie charged with corruption

Ex-Premier League star is accused of accepting and offering bribes.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 08:20 PM

Former China football coach Li Tie charged with corruption

Kenya suspends Worldcoin crypto over privacy concerns

Country is concerned about data protection. 

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 07:40 PM

Kenya suspends Worldcoin crypto over privacy concerns

Russia strikes Kyiv, grain export route on Danube

This comes after the collapse of an export agreement.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 07:00 PM

Winning party in Thai polls excluded from coalition

Pheu Thai working to get enough votes form government.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 06:20 PM

Winning party in Thai polls excluded from coalition

Singapore PM mounts defence of scandal-hit ruling party

He acknowledges that his govt has ‘taken a hit’.  

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 05:40 PM

Singapore PM mounts defence of scandal-hit ruling party

Hundreds of scouts suffer heat exhaustion in Korean heatwave

Temperature hover at 35C in North Jeolla province, where a massive jamboree is being held.  

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 05:00 PM

Hundreds of scouts suffer heat exhaustion in Korean heatwave

China denies obstructing G20 climate negotiations

Beijing says it ‘regrets’ meeting failed to adopt a stance.         

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 04:20 PM

China denies obstructing G20 climate negotiations

Pop star Lizzo named in employee harassment suit

Dancers claim artist created hostile work environment.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 03:40 PM

Pop star Lizzo named in employee harassment suit

Pope health in focus ahead of global Catholic festival in Lisbon

86-year-old pontiff is set to deliver 11 speeches, attend around 20 meetings.  

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 03:00 PM

Pope health in focus ahead of global Catholic festival in Lisbon


Singapore transport minister relieved of duty during graft probe

Prime minister says Iswaran’s pay cut to S$8,500 a month.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 02:33 PM

Singapore transport minister relieved of duty during graft probe

Beijing rains heaviest since records began 140 years ago

744.8mm fell in Wangjiayuan Reservoir in Changping, weather service says.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 02:20 PM

Beijing rains heaviest since records began 140 years ago

Typhoon Khanun knocks out power in southern Japan

Thousands of tourists stranded as hundreds of flights to Okinawa are cancelled.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 01:40 PM

Typhoon Khanun knocks out power in southern Japan

Tunisia’s President Saied dismisses PM Bouden

No explanation given.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 01:00 PM

Tunisia’s President Saied dismisses PM Bouden

Costa Rica president investigated for ‘influence peddling’

It follows a complaint by a businessman, who accused Rodrigo Chaves of interfering in his divorce and child custody proceedings.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 12:20 PM

Costa Rica president investigated for ‘influence peddling’

Uber reports surprise profit in Q2

Revenues rise 14% to US$9.2 billion.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 11:40 AM

Uber reports surprise profit in Q2

Former Ivory Coast president Bedie dies

He was 89.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 11:00 AM

Former Ivory Coast president Bedie dies

Each cigarette in Canada to come with warning label

Govt says some young people start smoking after given a single stick.         

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 10:20 AM

Each cigarette in Canada to come with warning label

At least 33 killed in 5 days of Brazil police raids

Rights groups condemn operations.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 09:40 AM

At least 33 killed in 5 days of Brazil police raids

Colombian president’s son says innocent of money-laundering

Nicolas Petro accused of receiving 400 million pesos from convicted drug trafficker.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 09:00 AM

Colombian president’s son says innocent of money-laundering