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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

Myanmar junta hints at extending state of emergency

Russian transgender people ‘in total despair’ over new bill

Authorities move to outlaw gender transitions.  

Friday, 14 Jul 2023 07:00 PM

Russian transgender people ‘in total despair’ over new bill

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

Singapore issues arrest notice for billionaire in rare graft probe

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

Thousands in breakaway Karabakh demand opening of Armenia corridor

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

France awards AFP’s Arman Soldin the Legion d’Honneur



Panama seizes 6 tonnes of illegally traded shark fins

Police arrest 5, uncover storage and packing centre.         

Friday, 14 Jul 2023 04:20 PM

Panama seizes 6 tonnes of illegally traded shark fins

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

Japan animator Miyazaki’s first film in a decade released

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

Thai parliament to hold another PM vote

Surprise growth helps Singapore avoid recession

Trade-reliant city faces headwinds due to weak overseas demand.

Friday, 14 Jul 2023 02:20 PM

Surprise growth helps Singapore avoid recession

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

Studios duped us, Hollywood actor union chief says

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

Record-breaking heat bakes US, Europe, China

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

Bullock tapped as first woman to head Australia’s central bank

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 regulator investigating ChatGPT over bad content

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

US blacklists ex-Panama president Varela for corruption

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

Divided Asean condemns Myanmar violence again


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

Delta lifts 2023 forecast as travel demand stays lofty

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

S. Africa’s top court upholds ruling of Zuma’s return to jail

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

WHO says aspartame sweeteners ‘possibly carcinogenic’

Swiss parliament starts Credit Suisse takeover probe

Commission lays out for stages of investigation.

Friday, 14 Jul 2023 07:40 AM

Swiss parliament starts Credit Suisse takeover probe

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

UK’s Sunak rules out more talks for higher pay

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

Spacey denies ‘aggressive’ behaviour in UK sex assault trial

Tunisia protesters demand freedom for jailed opposition

Demonstrators say imprisonments reflect political crisis in nation.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 11:20 PM

Tunisia protesters demand freedom for jailed opposition

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

Severed fingertip sent in letter to Macron

5 migrant aid charities complain to EU over Italian law

Groups urge bloc to ensure member states respect international regulations.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 10:00 PM

5 migrant aid charities complain to EU over Italian law

Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat loses PM vote

Lower house conservative MPs, junta-appointed senators deny him support. 

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 09:20 PM

Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat loses PM vote