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Equities edge higher as inflation moderates

Fresh figures show China’s manufacturing activity continued to shrink in July.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 09:00 AM

Equities edge higher as inflation moderates

‘Euphoria’ actor Angus Cloud dies aged 25

Family statement does not reveal cause of death.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 08:20 AM

‘Euphoria’ actor Angus Cloud dies aged 25

Musk removes giant, flashing X sign after furore

Local residents have complained about lights emitting from new logo at night.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 07:40 AM

Musk removes giant, flashing X sign after furore

US ‘doomsday’ mother sentenced to life for murdering children

Her fifth husband is awaiting trial over similar charges, which include the murder of his first wife.

Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

US ‘doomsday’ mother sentenced to life for murdering children

Quran set alight at protest outside Sweden parliament

Incident continues to strain country’s diplomatic relations with Middle Eastern nations.  

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 11:20 PM

Quran set alight at protest outside Sweden parliament



Crisis-hit Sri Lanka records sharp inflation drop

The rate is now 6.3%, the country’s lowest in 2 years.  

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 10:40 PM

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka records sharp inflation drop

Premier League to clamp down on players harassing referees

Football authorities aim to reset attitudes towards officials.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 10:00 PM

Premier League to clamp down on players harassing referees

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, signalling poll delay

Govt battles new, established rebel groups opposed to its military rule.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 08:40 PM

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, signalling poll delay

Germany halts financial aid, development cooperation with Niger

Berlin says may take further measures against coup-hit nation.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 08:00 PM

Germany halts financial aid, development cooperation with Niger

EU, Philippines to relaunch free trade talks

Country’s current deal with bloc set to expire at year-end.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 07:20 PM

EU, Philippines to relaunch free trade talks

Heineken profits slide as beer price hikes curb enthusiasm

Volumes fall 5.6%.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 06:40 PM

Heineken profits slide as beer price hikes curb enthusiasm

Japanese man jailed for 23 years over Joker train attack

Court finds him guilty of attempted murder, arson.  

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 06:00 PM

Japanese man jailed for 23 years over Joker train attack

Man dies after bouncy castle sent flying at France waterpark

High winds lift structure with victim and daughter in it 50m into air.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 05:20 PM

Man dies after bouncy castle sent flying at France waterpark

UK to issue slew of new oil, gas licences in North Sea

Govt looks to boost energy independence, create more jobs in sector.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 04:40 PM

One dead, 12 wounded in Myanmar bomb blast

Explosion goes off near Thanlwin bridge checkpoint.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 04:00 PM

One dead, 12 wounded in Myanmar bomb blast


Raging storm puts swathes of northern China on red alert

Heavy rains wash away cars, flood subway stations.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 03:20 PM

Raging storm puts swathes of northern China on red alert

Asia joins Wall St rally on US rates, China hopes

China announces fresh measures to boost consumption.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 02:40 PM

Asia joins Wall St rally on US rates, China hopes

No hope of survivors from downed Australian military helicopter

Authorities now attempt to recover aircraft.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 02:00 PM

No hope of survivors from downed Australian military helicopter

China factory activity shrinks for fourth straight month

Authorities release new measures aimed at boosting its economy.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 01:20 PM

China factory activity shrinks for fourth straight month

ECB could hike rates or pause at next meeting, Lagarde says

Decision to depend on latest data, she says.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 12:40 PM

ECB could hike rates or pause at next meeting, Lagarde says

Battling drug crisis, Iraq searches for cure

AFP count shows at least 110 million captagon pills have been seized across the Middle East this year.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 12:00 PM

Battling drug crisis, Iraq searches for cure

10 clear hurdle to seek Panama presidency in 2024

Folk to cast their ballots on May 5 next year.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 11:20 AM

10 clear hurdle to seek Panama presidency in 2024

Bolivia says huge manhunt closing in on accused drug lord

Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera is believed to have travelled around the world to elude capture.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 10:40 AM

Bolivia says huge manhunt closing in on accused drug lord

Haiti welcomes Kenyan offer to lead multinational force

Caribbean nation appreciates ‘African solidarity’, foreign minister says.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 10:00 AM

Haiti welcomes Kenyan offer to lead multinational force

Denmark seeks limits on protests involving Quran burnings

Government wants 'explore' intervening in situations where 'other countries, cultures, and religions are being insulted'.

Monday, 31 Jul 2023 09:20 AM

Denmark seeks limits on protests involving Quran burnings