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Pentagon aims to shore up security after damaging leak

Defence chief calls for improvement in accountability measures and control of top secret information.     

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 03:00 PM

Pentagon aims to shore up security after damaging leak

Asia tracks Wall St lower as Fed minutes warn of more hikes

Traders await release of key US jobs data over the next two days.

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 02:00 PM

Asia tracks Wall St lower as Fed minutes warn of more hikes

Final Ariane 5 blasts off amid Europe rocket crisis

Night flight watched by hundreds of spectators, greeted with applause.

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 01:00 PM

Final Ariane 5 blasts off amid Europe rocket crisis

Toilet break feud with Murray ‘forgotten’, says Tsitsipas

The Greek world number five insists the two have buried the hatchet ‘a long time ago’.       

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 12:00 PM

Toilet break feud with Murray ‘forgotten’, says Tsitsipas

Canada govt to stop buying ads on Facebook, Instagram

This comes after Meta’s announcement it would block Canadian news for users on its platforms in the country.

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 11:00 AM

Canada govt to stop buying ads on Facebook, Instagram



Study highlights limitations of BMI in predicting death

Older studies on link between weight and death rates have drawn inconsistent, uncertain results

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 10:00 AM

Study highlights limitations of BMI in predicting death

Cocaine found in White House visitors’ area

Spokesman says Bidens were away when drug was discovered.

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 09:00 AM

Cocaine found in White House visitors’ area

Greta Thunberg charged over Swedish climate protest

Prosecutor says charge usually results in a fine.

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 08:00 AM

Greta Thunberg charged over Swedish climate protest

US stocks dip as Fed minutes suggest more rate hikes ahead

Dow Jones Industrial Average drops 0.4% to 34,288.64.

Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

US stocks dip as Fed minutes suggest more rate hikes ahead

Iran maintains crackdowns, executions over protests

UN probe says Amini family’s ‘right to truth, justice remains unfulfilled.’

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 11:40 PM

Iran maintains crackdowns, executions over protests

Man Utd seal swoop for Chelsea midfielder Mount

24-year-old says Red Devils will provide exciting new challenge. 

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 11:00 PM

Man Utd seal swoop for Chelsea midfielder Mount

Russia says one killed, 41 injured in east Ukraine attack

City administrator says 2 children among those affected.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 10:20 PM

Russia says one killed, 41 injured in east Ukraine attack

Turkey’s inflation rate slows to 38.2%

Economists warn June figure may be a low point for the year.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 09:40 PM

Turkey’s inflation rate slows to 38.2%

Thai parliament to vote on new prime minister on July 13

Winning party in election fails to form government.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 09:00 PM

Thai parliament to vote on new prime minister on July 13

Fewer arrests in France as riots ease

Police mobilise 45,000 officers.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 08:20 PM

Fewer arrests in France as riots ease


Singapore central bank sees record net loss on inflation fight

City-state marks huge losses in official foreign reserves.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 07:40 PM

Singapore central bank sees record net loss on inflation fight

Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres

Vessels come within 90m of BRP Malabrigo’s bow, forcing it to slow down to avoid colliding.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 07:00 PM

Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres

Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America

First foreigner to manage team in almost 60 years.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 06:20 PM

Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America

Torrential rains kill at least 15 in southwest China

Four others missing in Chongqing.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 05:40 PM

Torrential rains kill at least 15 in southwest China

UK junior doctors vote to strike until January 2024

Group calls on PM Rishi Sunak to ‘be brave’ and soften the govt’s position to resolve the dispute.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 05:00 PM

UK junior doctors vote to strike until January 2024

Crashed N. Korean spy satellite had ‘no military utility’, says Seoul

Operation to retrieve and analyse rocket, satellite parts ends.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 04:00 PM

Crashed N. Korean spy satellite had ‘no military utility’, says Seoul

Colombia, rebels to suspend attacks ahead of formal truce

If ceasefire holds, it will be the longest one ever agreed to by National Liberation Army.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 03:00 PM

Colombia, rebels to suspend attacks ahead of formal truce

Asian markets drop as China data indicate further weakness

It is unlikely Beijing will unveil a massive stimulus to get growth back on track.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 02:00 PM

Asian markets drop as China data indicate further weakness

NBA introduces ‘flopping’ penalty

New ruling to be tested during the upcoming summer league.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 01:00 PM

NBA introduces ‘flopping’ penalty

US court limits officials’ contacts with social media firms

Conservative advocates allege Biden administration went too far in its efforts to curb vaccine and election misinformation.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 12:00 PM

US court limits officials’ contacts with social media firms