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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

India’s Modi to ‘look into’ US assassination plot claim

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

China’s Xi says strong Russia ties a ‘strategic choice’

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

Thwarted Thai PM candidate faces career-ending court case

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

Online video games, the latest hunting grounds for drug cartels

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

Rescuers dig in freezing cold after China quake kills 131



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

US bans pharmacy Rite Aid from facial recognition use

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

NBA legend Abdul-Jabbar pokes fun at ‘great fall’ that broke his hip

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

US judge orders release of names linked to Epstein

New York state to study slavery reparations

Governor signs law after California undertakes similar approach.

Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

New York state to study slavery reparations

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

Pakistani couple sentenced to life in Italy for killing daughter

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

UN Security Council again delays vote on Gaza

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

Colorado court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot

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

Meta accused of mishandling Israel-Hamas war posts

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

France slaps Rolex with US$100 million fine

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

Hamas chief to visit Egypt today for Gaza ceasefire talks


UK issues transgender guidance to schools

This will likely become a divisive ‘culture war’ issue.  

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

UK issues transgender guidance to schools

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

Pfizer sues Poland and Hungary over Covid debts

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

France’s Total to invest US$6 billion in Nigeria

Lufthansa orders Airbus and Boeing planes for US$9 billion

It is modernising its fleet.  

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 08:00 PM

Lufthansa orders Airbus and Boeing planes for US$9 billion

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

Japan prosecutors raid ruling party offices over kickback scandal

Bangladesh police blame opposition for deadly train fire

Four bodies have been recovered.

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

Bangladesh police blame opposition for deadly train fire

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

Bank of Japan stands pat on monetary policy

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

Rescue teams evacuate flood-ravaged Australian town

Texas governor signs bill allowing state authorities to arrest migrants

Greg Abbott says proposal makes illegal entry a criminal offence.

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

Texas governor signs bill allowing state authorities to arrest migrants

Volcano erupts in southwest Iceland

Webcam footage shows large jets of glowing orange lava spewing into the night sky.         

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

Volcano erupts in southwest Iceland