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US aircraft transits Taiwan Strait

Washington sends navy plane to island as China continues military drills in area.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 08:40 PM

US aircraft transits Taiwan Strait

Germany unveils new strategy to deal with more ‘assertive’ China

Berlin aims for reduction of critical dependencies.  

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 08:00 PM

Germany unveils new strategy to deal with more ‘assertive’ China

Japan avoids Women’s World Cup TV blackout with late deal

Broadcaster NHK reaches agreement with Fifa to televise games at tournament.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 07:20 PM

Japan avoids Women’s World Cup TV blackout with late deal

Google launches ChatGPT rival Bard in EU, Brazil

Tech giant promises to incorporate user feedback, take steps to protect people’s privacy and data.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 06:40 PM

Google launches ChatGPT rival Bard in EU, Brazil

Divided Asean grapples for united Myanmar stance

A day after conclusion of bloc’s ministerial meeting, leaders still unable to agree on communique.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 06:00 PM

Divided Asean grapples for united Myanmar stance



China exports plunge 12.4% in June

Second successive decline as imports also fall.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 05:20 PM

China exports plunge 12.4% in June

North Korea says conducted new test of solid-fuel ICBM

Launch a 'grand explosion' that shook 'the whole planet', says state media.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 04:40 PM

North Korea says conducted new test of solid-fuel ICBM

7 jailed for life over murder of Greek football fan

Five others get prison terms of more than 19 years for complicity.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 04:00 PM

7 jailed for life over murder of Greek football fan

WHO worried bird flu might adapt to humans ‘more easily’

Outbreaks have been reported in 26 species, including cats.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 03:20 PM

WHO worried bird flu might adapt to humans ‘more easily’

Doctors walk out in UK health service’s biggest strike

Picket just one of many taking place over the past year, which include train drivers and lawyers.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 02:40 PM

Doctors walk out in UK health service’s biggest strike

One dead, at least 4 wounded in ‘massive’ overnight strike on Kyiv

Falling debris reported in 5 districts.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 02:00 PM

One dead, at least 4 wounded in ‘massive’ overnight strike on Kyiv

Asean Plus Three to meet on South China Sea, economic ties

Disputed waterway is an important shipping route and crucial for Japan and South Korea's global supply chains.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 01:00 PM

Asean Plus Three to meet on South China Sea, economic ties

Bolsonaro denies being party to plan to thwart Lula

Police question ex-president for 3 hours.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 12:00 PM

Bolsonaro denies being party to plan to thwart Lula

Asia markets surge on hopes Fed close to end of hiking cycle

Traders brighten at US Consumer Price Index of 3%, the lowest since March 2021.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 11:00 AM

Asia markets surge on hopes Fed close to end of hiking cycle

Musk launches xAI to rival OpenAI, Google

Company's aim is to 'understand reality' and answer life's biggest questions.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 10:00 AM

Musk launches xAI to rival OpenAI, Google


6 dead in bomb attack on Mexican police

Drug cartels appear to be employing increasingly radical tactics to terrorise security forces, say experts.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 09:00 AM

6 dead in bomb attack on Mexican police

Disney extends CEO Iger’s contract until end-2026

Extension comes amid intensifying pressures in the video streaming business.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 08:00 AM

Disney extends CEO Iger’s contract until end-2026

Wall Street stocks jump on benign inflation report

Dow Jones Industrial Average advances 0.3% to 34,347.43.

Thursday, 13 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Wall Street stocks jump on benign inflation report

Hong Kong prosecutors gain new powers in national security trials

Under the new rules, defendants can be re-arrested and detained even if they are found not guilty.

Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023 11:59 PM

Hong Kong prosecutors gain new powers in national security trials

Advertising firm ex-chief convicted in Tokyo Olympics bribery case

Shinichi Ueno given suspended prison term for helping companies win Games sponsorships.

Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023 11:00 PM

Advertising firm ex-chief convicted in Tokyo Olympics bribery case

Indonesia LGBT event moved after security threats

New location under wraps to ensure participants’, organisers’ safety.

Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023 10:00 PM

Indonesia LGBT event moved after security threats

Australia, NZ press China to reveal Solomons policing deal

Both countries say Beijing’s latest push for influence threatens to inflame tensions in the South Pacific.

Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023 09:00 PM

Australia, NZ press China to reveal Solomons policing deal

Paraguay president-elect vows to be ‘on the side’ of Taiwan

Santiago Pena says his incoming administration will work with Taipei on future investments.

Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023 08:00 PM

Paraguay president-elect vows to be ‘on the side’ of Taiwan

Thai FM says met Myanmar’s Suu Kyi in first foreign envoy talks since coup

Don Pramudwinai also met junta leader Min Aung Hlaing on day trip, says military source.

Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023 07:00 PM

Thai FM says met Myanmar’s Suu Kyi in first foreign envoy talks since coup

Polluting firms in UK to face unlimited fines

Government lifts the current £250,000 ceiling on penalties.

Wednesday, 12 Jul 2023 06:00 PM

Polluting firms in UK to face unlimited fines