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India’s Modi to ‘look into’ US assassination plot claim
Prime minister upset ‘about activities of certain extremist groups based overseas’.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 09:00 PM
China’s Xi says strong Russia ties a ‘strategic choice’
Beijing calls for deeper bilateral cooperation with Moscow.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 08:00 PM
Thwarted Thai PM candidate faces career-ending court case
Court contemplating if former MFP leader had broken rules banning MPs from owning shares in media companies.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 07:00 PM
Online video games, the latest hunting grounds for drug cartels
Their internal messaging systems allow dealers to recruit dealers undetected.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 06:00 PM
Rescuers dig in freezing cold after China quake kills 131
Temperatures at epicentre area expected to dip as low as -17C.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 05:00 PM
US bans pharmacy Rite Aid from facial recognition use
Commission orders group to delete all data linked to its programme.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 04:00 PM
NBA legend Abdul-Jabbar pokes fun at ‘great fall’ that broke his hip
‘Humpty Kareem’ recovering from surgery after tripping at a concert.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 03:00 PM
US judge orders release of names linked to Epstein
Ruling dictates the identities of some 180 people be made public by early January.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 02:00 PM
New York state to study slavery reparations
Governor signs law after California undertakes similar approach.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 01:00 PM
Pakistani couple sentenced to life in Italy for killing daughter
Saman Abbas is murdered in 2021 for refusing to marry a cousin.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 12:00 PM
UN Security Council again delays vote on Gaza
Voting postponed for a second time as council members grapple to find common ground on resolution.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 11:00 AM
Colorado court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot
Ruling says ex-president’s actions surrounding Capitol riot render him ineligible.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 10:00 AM
Meta accused of mishandling Israel-Hamas war posts
Independent oversight board wants the company to respond more quickly to changing circumstances in the conflict.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 09:00 AM
France slaps Rolex with US$100 million fine
Regulator rules Swiss luxury watchmaker blocking retailers from selling online restricts competition.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 08:00 AM
Hamas chief to visit Egypt today for Gaza ceasefire talks
Discussions to centre on delivery of humanitarian aid, release of prisoners and withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 07:00 AM
UK issues transgender guidance to schools
This will likely become a divisive ‘culture war’ issue.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 11:00 PM
Pfizer sues Poland and Hungary over Covid debts
Pharmaceutical film alleges countries failed to pay for vaccines ordered during pandemic.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 10:00 PM
France’s Total to invest US$6 billion in Nigeria
Company sees the country’s oil, energy industry as ‘very important’.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 09:00 PM
Lufthansa orders Airbus and Boeing planes for US$9 billion
It is modernising its fleet.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 08:00 PM
Japan prosecutors raid ruling party offices over kickback scandal
PM Fumio Kishida says governing pact must urgently restore public confidence.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 07:00 PM
Bangladesh police blame opposition for deadly train fire
Four bodies have been recovered.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 06:00 PM
Bank of Japan stands pat on monetary policy
The central bank offers no guidance on its plans in the new year.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 05:00 PM
Rescue teams evacuate flood-ravaged Australian town
Four military helicopters deployed to airlift residents of the largely Aboriginal settlement.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 04:00 PM