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US Supreme Court bans race-based university admission
Student must be treated based on his or her experiences as an individual, says chief justice.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 09:00 AM
Iraqis breach Sweden mission as Muslim nations denounce Quran burning
Security forces are deployed to disperse Shia crowd.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 08:00 AM
2,000 haj pilgrims hit by heat stress
At least 203 Indonesian have died, mostly of heart and respiratory ailments.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 07:00 AM
3 French airports paralysed as air controllers strike
Air authority says action does not affect country’s main flight installations.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 11:40 PM
China’s top diplomat says new law to counter foreign ‘bullying’
Beijing says move will enhance its powers to counter sanctions.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 11:00 PM
Top French court upholds hijab ban in women’s football
Constitutional Council says sporting federations can impose neutrality requirement on players.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 10:47 PM
Johnson loyalists condemned in UK parliament probe
Eight named and shamed in privileges committee’s special report.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 10:20 PM
LGBT Nepalis welcome top court decision on marriage
Government directed to establish separate register for couples belonging to gender and sexual minorities.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 09:40 PM
Cambodian PM dumps Facebook on eve of polls campaign
Hun Sen says will now use Telegram to relay political messages, TikTok to engage with youth.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 09:00 PM
Sweden hikes key rate again as inflation persists
Interest now at 3.75%, the highest level in nearly 15 years.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 08:20 PM
Philippines to end search for missing crew of sunken boat
Coast guard says ‘low possibility’ of locating more survivors.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 07:40 PM
Iraq denounces ‘racist’ Quran burning in Sweden
Act draws ire as Muslims around the world observe the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 07:00 PM
Czechs ban Russian athletes from local competitions
Government decision is taken at the request of sports associations.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 06:20 PM
Myanmar junta-aligned militia defects to rebels during heavy clashes
5 border posts manned by troops come under ‘massive attacks’.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 05:40 PM
South Korea’s Yoon names hawkish academic as unification minister
Political science professor Kim Yung-ho is a vocal critic of North Korea’s human rights abuses.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 05:00 PM
Crippled exports slow Vietnam’s growth
3.72% expansion from January-June is lower than corresponding period in 2022.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 04:20 PM
Sri Lanka central bank offers 30% haircut to bond holders
This is in exchange for getting the rest of their money back in 6 years at a 4% interest rate.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 03:40 PM
Fresh unrest in France as anger simmers over police shooting
31 arrested, 24 police officers injured as death of teenager sparks further clashes, arson attacks.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 03:00 PM
8 suspected cartel members dead in shootout in Mexico
Three burned, local authorities say.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 02:20 PM
Zelensky’s ‘leadership’ honoured with top UK award
Ukrainian president receives 2023 Chatham House Prize for outstanding leadership, contribution to international relations.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 01:40 PM
After long wait, Virgin Galactic begins commercial spaceflights
First paying customers are 3-member crew Italy’s air force, National Research Council.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 01:00 PM
Mystery line on Biden’s face caused by sleep device
Press secretary says the US president is using a CPAP machine to ward off sleep apnoea.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 12:20 PM
Taylor Swift, The Weeknd invited to join Oscars panel
Directors of award-winning ‘Everything Everywhere’ also included.
Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 11:40 AM