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HK police offer bounties for 8 prominent overseas activists
Group alleged to have colluded with foreign forces to endanger national security.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 11:59 PM
Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ over South China Sea map
Decision due to scenes featuring the so-called nine-dash line.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 11:30 PM
Tehran executed 354 people in first half of 2023, says group
Iran Human Rights says the death penalty is used to create societal fear and prevent more protest.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 10:40 PM
Pakistan inflation eases for first time in 7 months
29.4% rate in June is lower than the record 38% in May.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 09:50 PM
British MPs urge fresh action to secure Egyptian dissident’s release
Alaa Abdel Fattah is serving a five-year prison sentence for ‘spreading false news’.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 09:00 PM
Donations for French policeman who sparked riots top €850,000
Nahel’s granny heartbroken by support for officer.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 08:10 PM
Vietnam farmers planting in the dark as heatwave looms
Extremely high temperatures making it very uncomfortable to work in the day, they say.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 07:20 PM
Moscow says foiled bid to kill head of Crimea
Authorities have arrested a suspect.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 06:30 PM
Brussels looks to relax curbs on genetically modified crops
European Commission’s proposal is denounced by environmental groups, leftwing lawmakers.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 05:40 PM
Chinese pop idol Cai Xukun denies wrongdoing in sex scandal
Fashion icon acknowledges having a relationship with woman that ended in 2021.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 04:50 PM
Taiwan to conduct missile live-firing test
Island ramps up preparations against an increasingly assertive China.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 04:00 PM
More than 100,000 take part in Colombia’s largest-ever Pride parade
Crowds wave rainbow flags, perform dances in Simon Bolivar Park.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 03:00 PM
PwC culls senior execs after Australian tax scandal
Accounting giant tries to contain fallout from the incident.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 02:00 PM
Ukraine says Russia troops advancing in ‘fierce fighting’
Kyiv's commander-in-chief expresses frustration at slow delivery of weaponry promised by the West.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 01:00 PM
Asia markets follow Wall St higher as US inflation eases
S&P 500 and Nasdaq chalk up big gains to end strong first half of year.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 12:00 PM
Yellen to visit China, raising need to ‘responsibly manage’ ties
Treasury secretary will meet with senior Chinese officials and leading US firms.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 11:00 AM
Biden to travel to UK, Nato summit, Finland
US president to meet with King Charles III for first time since monarch’s coronation.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 10:00 AM
Sweden govt condemns Quran burning
At the same time, Stockholm says country has 'constitutionally protected right to freedom of assembly, expression and demonstration'.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 09:00 AM
Tesla nearly doubles deliveries compared to last year
Numbers represent 83% increase over the same period in 2022 and a 10% rise from the previous quarter.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 08:00 AM
‘Indiana Jones’ tops N. America box office despite tepid debut
New franchise instalment rakes in US$60 million over the weekend.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023 07:00 AM
Cops arrest 6 teens in Switzerland after violence inspired by French riots
Over 100 youngsters damage shops in Lausanne city centre.
Sunday, 02 Jul 2023 11:30 PM
Israel approves purchase of 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jets
Defence ministry says deal will be financed through US military aid funds.
Sunday, 02 Jul 2023 10:30 PM
2 killed, dozens hurt in Baltimore shooting
Police launch search for gunmen who put 3 victims in critical condition.
Sunday, 02 Jul 2023 09:30 PM