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Iran enforcing ‘intensified’ hijab crackdown, says Amnesty

Watchdog says the authorities are doubling down their oppressive methods of policing.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 07:00 PM

Iran enforcing ‘intensified’ hijab crackdown, says Amnesty

Ex-PM Thaksin to return to Thailand next month

Daughter says tycoon will arrive at Don Meung airport on August 10.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 06:00 PM

Ex-PM Thaksin to return to Thailand next month

North Korea gives Russian defence ministry delegation ‘warm welcome’

Pyongyang celebrates 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice signing tomorrow. 

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 05:00 PM

North Korea gives Russian defence ministry delegation ‘warm welcome’

Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after 4 decades

The 70-year-old says he will hand power over to his eldest son Hun Manet.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 04:44 PM

Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after 4 decades

Typhoon Doksuri batters northern Philippines

Thousands seek shelter as powerful storm topples trees, knocks out power.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 04:00 PM

Typhoon Doksuri batters northern Philippines



5 dead in northern Italy storms, Sicily wildfires

Minister says climate upheaval demanding a serious change in attitude.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 03:00 PM

5 dead in northern Italy storms, Sicily wildfires

51 whales dead after beaching in Western Australia

Authorities working with volunteers to guide remaining stranded 46 to deeper water.     

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 02:00 PM

51 whales dead after beaching in Western Australia

Blinken says expects to ‘work well’ with new Chinese foreign minister

US top diplomat says he has known Wang Yi for over a decade.       

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 01:00 PM

Blinken says expects to ‘work well’ with new Chinese foreign minister

Singapore hangs 14th drug convict since last year

Female drug trafficker Saridewi Djamani is scheduled to be executed Friday.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 11:26 AM

Singapore hangs 14th drug convict since last year

LeBron James’ son stable after suffering cardiac arrest in practice

Bronny was unconscious before being rushed to hospital following the cardiac incident.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 11:00 AM

LeBron James’ son stable after suffering cardiac arrest in practice

UK app developers file US$1 billion suit against Apple

California company has faced scrutiny in the US and Europe regarding its hold over App Store.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 10:00 AM

UK app developers file US$1 billion suit against Apple

Ecuador forces wrest back control of prison as riot death toll climbs to 31

A string of bloody clashes has claimed at least 420 lives in the country's jails since 2021.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 09:00 AM

Ecuador forces wrest back control of prison as riot death toll climbs to 31

6 found guilty of murder at Brussels 2016 attack trial

Convicted murderers face life sentence in Belgium.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 08:00 AM

6 found guilty of murder at Brussels 2016 attack trial

Stocks advance cautiously ahead of central bank rate moves

China's Country Garden, Sunac each pile on at least 17%.

Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Stocks advance cautiously ahead of central bank rate moves

French paper staff defiant in standoff over new editor

Journalists‘ association says ‘98% of the newroom refuse to work with him’. 

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 11:59 PM

French paper staff defiant in standoff over new editor


Thai PM vote postponed, prolonging post-election deadlock

Parliament speaker says the selection has to wait for the constitutional court’s decision.

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 11:00 PM

Thai PM vote postponed, prolonging post-election deadlock

Swedish retailer H&M sues Chinese rival Shein in Hong Kong court

It alleges that its competitor has committed copyright infringement.  

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 10:00 PM

Swedish retailer H&M sues Chinese rival Shein in Hong Kong court

S. Korea court rejects impeachment of minister over Itaewon tragedy

Lee Sang-min, who was suspended from official duty in February, returns to work immediately.

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 09:00 PM

S. Korea court rejects impeachment of minister over Itaewon tragedy

Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang removed from office

Report says the president has signed an order to enact the decision.

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 08:10 PM

Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang removed from office

Putin aims to bolster Africa ties despite Ukraine conflict

Moscow tries winning over leaders by emphasising support against Western ‘imperialism’.  

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 08:00 PM

Putin aims to bolster Africa ties despite Ukraine conflict

Storm brings down trees in Milan as fire closes Sicily airport

Authorities report serious damage to city’s electricity network.

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 07:00 PM

Storm brings down trees in Milan as fire closes Sicily airport

Unilever profit jumps on asset sale, higher prices

Consumer goods giant registers a 2.7% increase in turnover to €30.4 billion in the first half of the year.

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 06:00 PM

Unilever profit jumps on asset sale, higher prices

Obama personal chef dies while paddle boarding

Tafari Campbell’s body is found in a lake near the summer home of the ex-US president.       

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 05:00 PM

Obama personal chef dies while paddle boarding

Singapore to execute first woman in nearly 20 years

This will happen on Friday. 

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 04:01 PM

Singapore to execute first woman in nearly 20 years

‘Predator’ ex-gynaecologist in New York gets 20 years for sex abuse

After jail, Hadden will be placed on supervised release for the rest of his life

Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 04:00 PM

‘Predator’ ex-gynaecologist in New York gets 20 years for sex abuse