Latest Stories from Other News
Myanmar junta hints at extending state of emergency
Min Aung Hlaing says ‘events of terrorism has declined but continues to occur’.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 07:40 PM
Russian transgender people ‘in total despair’ over new bill
Authorities move to outlaw gender transitions.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 07:00 PM
Singapore issues arrest notice for billionaire in rare graft probe
Hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng is asked to provide information regarding his interactions with Transport Minister S. Iswaran.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 06:20 PM
Thousands in breakaway Karabakh demand opening of Armenia corridor
Vital road closure sparks concerns over a humanitarian crisis.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 05:40 PM
France awards AFP’s Arman Soldin the Legion d’Honneur
President hails journalist killed in line of duty.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 05:00 PM
Panama seizes 6 tonnes of illegally traded shark fins
Police arrest 5, uncover storage and packing centre.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 04:20 PM
Japan animator Miyazaki’s first film in a decade released
‘How Do You Live?’ inspired by a 1937 book of the same title, but with a different storyline.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 03:40 PM
Thai parliament to hold another PM vote
It follows frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat’s failed bid for the top job.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 03:00 PM
Surprise growth helps Singapore avoid recession
Trade-reliant city faces headwinds due to weak overseas demand.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 02:20 PM
Studios duped us, Hollywood actor union chief says
Fran Drescher says they merely wanted more time to promote their summer blockbuster movies.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 01:40 PM
Record-breaking heat bakes US, Europe, China
Extreme weather resulting from warming climate ‘becoming the new normal’, says World Metereological Organization.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 01:00 PM
Bullock tapped as first woman to head Australia’s central bank
She replaces unpopular outgoing chief Philip Lowe.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 12:20 PM
US regulator investigating ChatGPT over bad content
Federal Trade Commission chair expresses concerns about the technology’s potentially libellous output.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 11:40 AM
US blacklists ex-Panama president Varela for corruption
State Dept hopes action will prompt country’s authorities to tackle scourge.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 11:00 AM
Divided Asean condemns Myanmar violence again
Bloc supports yet-to-be implemented five-point plan agreed with junta in 2021.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 10:20 AM
Delta lifts 2023 forecast as travel demand stays lofty
Airline’s profits more than double to US$1.8 billion.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 09:40 AM
S. Africa’s top court upholds ruling of Zuma’s return to jail
Former president previously released early on medical parole.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 09:00 AM
WHO says aspartame sweeteners ‘possibly carcinogenic’
However, UN agency stops short of advising companies to withdraw products, or consumers to quit consumption.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 08:20 AM
Swiss parliament starts Credit Suisse takeover probe
Commission lays out for stages of investigation.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 07:40 AM
UK’s Sunak rules out more talks for higher pay
PM urges unions to call off strike, says proposed 5-7% public sector increase is final.
Friday, 14 Jul 2023 07:00 AM
Spacey denies ‘aggressive’ behaviour in UK sex assault trial
Hollywood actor says he’s a ‘big flirt’ but denies causing anyone harm.
Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 11:59 PM
Tunisia protesters demand freedom for jailed opposition
Demonstrators say imprisonments reflect political crisis in nation.
Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 11:20 PM
Severed fingertip sent in letter to Macron
Source says gruesome act believed to be done by someone with psychiatric problems.
Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 10:40 PM