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Unlikely hit ‘Sound of Freedom’ opens new front in US culture wars
Low-budget film comfortably outpaces pricey blockbusters such as 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 02:40 PM
Kenyan court acquits ‘miracle baby’ pastor in trafficking case
Magistrate rules insufficient evidence from prosecutors against Gilbert Deya.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 02:00 PM
Collapse of Ukraine grain deal to have medium-term impact
Wheat futures edge higher in Europe.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 01:00 PM
Rescuers recover last body from flooded S. Korean tunnel
14 killed in deluge.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 12:00 PM
2 dozen bodies found in unmarked graves in northern Mexico
South American nation has recorded more than 110,000 disappearances since 1962.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 11:00 AM
Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host
Estimated AUS$7 billion needed to do job 'well and truly too much', says Victoria premier.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 09:54 AM
Israel recognises Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
Territorial dispute between Rabat and Polisario Front movement dates back to 1975.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 09:00 AM
Thwarted Thai PM candidate chases support for next vote
Efforts to elect a government have deadlocked on parliament's refusal to endorse Pita Limjaroenrat.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 08:00 AM
Global stocks mixed after weak China data
Chinese youth unemployment hit record 21.3% in June, data show.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 07:00 AM
N. Korean leader’s sister dismisses talks with US as ‘daydream’
She says America must be deterred using force.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 11:40 PM
Norway threatens Meta with fines over privacy concerns
Data protection agency imposes temporary ban of behavioural advertising on Facebook, Instagram.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 10:50 PM
China reports record temperature for mid-July at 52.2°C
Meteorological Administration says previous record of 50.6°C was set in July 2017.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 10:00 PM
Swatch sues Malaysia over Pride watches seizure
Swiss watchmaker wants justice for damage done to ‘trading reputation’.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 09:10 PM
Kenyan court acquits ‘miracle baby’ pastor in trafficking case
There is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 08:20 PM
Kremlin says Black Sea grain deal has ‘de facto ended’
Moscow says will return to landmark agreement if conditions are met.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 07:30 PM
Ukraine claims deadly blast on Crimea bridge
Kyiv’s navy, SBU security service carry out ‘special operation’ using seaborne drones.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 06:40 PM
Solomons PM attacks ‘unneighbourly’ China questions
Manasseh says unease nothing more than foreign meddling on police deal with Beijing.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 05:50 PM · 1 comment
Thousands evacuated as typhoon nears southern China, Vietnam
Powerful winds, storm, lashing rains forecast to hammer coastline from Guangdong to Hainan provinces.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 05:00 PM
Indonesia replaces tech minister held in corruption probe
Budi Arie Setiadi succeeds Johnny G. Plate.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 04:10 PM
Singapore PM accepts speaker’s resignation
Lee Hsien Loong says Tan Chuan Jin’s departure necessary to maintain People’s Action Party’s image.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 03:56 PM
Sailor and dog rescued after 2 months lost at sea
Man and pet survived by drinking rainwater, eating raw fish.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 03:20 PM
New Zealand calls on China to curb tensions in ‘contested’ Pacific
PM Chris Hipkins raises concerns over manner in which Beijing exerts clout in the world.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 02:30 PM
S. Korea president vows ‘complete overhaul’ of climate approach
Yoon Suk-yeol says existing extreme weather measures no longer relevant in current crisis.
Monday, 17 Jul 2023 01:40 PM