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Meta starts blocking news in Canada

Tech giant responds to new lay requiring it to pay publishers for such content.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 08:20 AM

Meta starts blocking news in Canada

Fitch downgrades US credit rating after debt limit standoffs

Agency cites, among others, ‘erosion of governance’.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 07:40 AM

Fitch downgrades US credit rating after debt limit standoffs

Trump charged over efforts to overturn 2020 election

Indictment states that despite having lost, ‘defendant was determine to remain in power’.

Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

Trump charged over efforts to overturn 2020 election

US manufacturing struggles with 9th month of contraction

Companies are reducing production, headcount.  

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 11:40 PM

US manufacturing struggles with 9th month of contraction

US tightens visa conditions for Hungary on security concerns

Washington is concerned with vulnerabilities in Budapest’s fast-track passport system.  

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 11:00 PM

US tightens visa conditions for Hungary on security concerns



Pakistan inflation eases for second month in a row

Govt data shows year-on-year inflation was 28.3% compared with 29.4% in June.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 10:20 PM

Pakistan inflation eases for second month in a row

UK launches first drone postal deliveries 

Royal Mail says use of UAV service expected to improve service levels, delivery times.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 09:40 PM

UK launches first drone postal deliveries 

UK recognises ‘acts of genocide’ against Yazidis by Islamic State

This is in line with its Foreign Ministry’s policy on accepting court determinations.  

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 09:00 PM

UK recognises ‘acts of genocide’ against Yazidis by Islamic State

France says to start evacuating citizens from Niger

French foreign ministry offers to evacuate other European nationals.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 08:20 PM

France says to start evacuating citizens from Niger

‘Barbenheimer’ memes spark anti-nuclear anger in Japan

Japanese say posts inconsiderate, insensitive.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 07:40 PM

‘Barbenheimer’ memes spark anti-nuclear anger in Japan

BP profit slumps on falling energy prices

Despite this, company hikes dividend to reflect ‘confidence’, ‘outlook for cash flow’. 

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 07:00 PM

BP profit slumps on falling energy prices

Witness in Indian wrestling sexual harassment case eyes top job

Anita Sheoran the only female candidate vying for presidency.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 06:20 PM

Witness in Indian wrestling sexual harassment case eyes top job

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned in 5 cases

Announcement part of amnesty for more than 7,000 prisoners to mark Buddhist Lent.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 05:40 PM

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned in 5 cases

Toyota Q1 net profit soars to ¥1.31 trillion

2.5 million vehicles sold worldwide, 8.4% higher from a year ago.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 05:00 PM

Toyota Q1 net profit soars to ¥1.31 trillion

Australia keeps key interest rate on hold

News a relief to mortgage holders.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 04:20 PM

Australia keeps key interest rate on hold


China zoo denies rare sun bear is human in disguise

Footage of animal standing on its hind legs has raised online accusations of a furry imposter.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 03:40 PM

China zoo denies rare sun bear is human in disguise

Thousands urged to evacuate in southern Japan ahead of typhoon

More than 500 flights cancelled, regional ferry and bus services suspended.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 03:00 PM

Thousands urged to evacuate in southern Japan ahead of typhoon

Trump property manager in court over secret docs case

Carlos De Oliveira accused of conspiring to obstruct justice, destroying evidence and making false statements.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 02:20 PM

Trump property manager in court over secret docs case

Asia markets rise, lifted by positive mood

Central banks of Britain and Australia are due to announce rate decisions.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 01:40 PM

Asia markets rise, lifted by positive mood

Military helicopters deliver aid to Beijing flood victims

Deadly rainstorms wreak havoc in the capital.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 01:00 PM

Military helicopters deliver aid to Beijing flood victims

First test images from Euclid space telescope unveiled

Pictures show device capable of fulfilling massive mission.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 12:20 PM

First test images from Euclid space telescope unveiled

2 dead in Senegal protests after detention of opposition figure Sonko

Govt urges population to remain calm.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 11:40 AM

2 dead in Senegal protests after detention of opposition figure Sonko

US ‘deeply concerned’ as Myanmar junta extends emergency

Extension means delayed elections.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 11:00 AM

US ‘deeply concerned’ as Myanmar junta extends emergency

Australia man charged with abusing 91 children

Former childcare worker exclusively targeted 'prepubescent girls', say police.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 10:20 AM

Australia man charged with abusing 91 children

UK sanctions 6 as Putin critic jailed for 25 years

Foreign Secretary calls for immediate release of dual British national.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 09:40 AM

UK sanctions 6 as Putin critic jailed for 25 years