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Joe Biden’s son Hunter reaches plea deal on gun, tax charges

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability chairman calls deal a 'slap on the wrist'.

Wednesday, 21 Jun 2023 09:00 AM

Joe Biden’s son Hunter reaches plea deal on gun, tax charges

UK unveils US$3 billion backing for Ukraine reconstruction

In all, Britain has provided £347 million in aid to Kyiv since start of Russian invasion.

Wednesday, 21 Jun 2023 08:00 AM

UK unveils US$3 billion backing for Ukraine reconstruction

4 dead after latest New York e-bike fire

Blaze breaks out overnight in a Chinatown maintenance shop for electric bicycles and scooters.

Wednesday, 21 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

4 dead after latest New York e-bike fire

Judge sets Aug 14 for tentative trial in Trump documents case

Ex-US president’s legal team likely to get preliminary date pushed back by months.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 11:40 PM

Judge sets Aug 14 for tentative trial in Trump documents case

Ghosn sues Nissan for US$1 billion over ouster

He alleges the Japanese automaker ‘fabricated charges against him’. 

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 11:00 PM

Ghosn sues Nissan for US$1 billion over ouster



Norway announces plans to allow deep-sea mining exploration

It hopes controversial move will set standard for good practices.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 10:20 PM

Norway announces plans to allow deep-sea mining exploration

Paris Olympics organisers in turmoil after police raid HQ

Authorities search Cojo centre, Solideo offices in connection with 2 ongoing probes.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 09:40 PM

Paris Olympics organisers in turmoil after police raid HQ

Hyundai raises annual EV sales goal to 2 million by 2030

S. Korean carmaker also plans to invest in autonomous driving, air mobility.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 09:00 PM

Hyundai raises annual EV sales goal to 2 million by 2030

Andrew Tate indicted for human trafficking in Romania

Influencer also charged with rape, setting up organised criminal group.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 08:20 PM

Andrew Tate indicted for human trafficking in Romania

Afghan Taliban carry out second public execution since takeover

Convicted murderer shot dead to ‘become a lesson for others’.  

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 07:40 PM

Afghan Taliban carry out second public execution since takeover

Indonesia arrests nearly 500 human trafficking suspects in crackdown

Authorities have rescued over 1,500 victims in the past 2 weeks.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 07:00 PM

Indonesia arrests nearly 500 human trafficking suspects in crackdown

France to shut down climate activist group after protest violence

Civil society organisation to be dissolved after clashes with police left one man in coma.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 06:20 PM

France to shut down climate activist group after protest violence

Finnish parliament elects conservative Petteri Orpo as PM

He will head a 4-party coalition

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 05:40 PM

Finnish parliament elects conservative Petteri Orpo as PM

South Korea cuts ‘killer questions’ from college entrance exam

Govt aims to discourage extra educational spending on private cram schools.  

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 05:00 PM

South Korea cuts ‘killer questions’ from college entrance exam

Celebrities to urge climate action at Hollywood gathering

Stars want environmental issues featured in more movies, TV shows.  

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 04:20 PM

Celebrities to urge climate action at Hollywood gathering


Chinese tech giant Alibaba names next CEO, chairman

Move comes as company prepares to undergo a fundamental reorganisation of its operations.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 03:40 PM

Chinese tech giant Alibaba names next CEO, chairman

Advocate for separate Sikh state shot dead in Canada

Police say the man was found in his pickup truck in the parking lot of a temple.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 03:00 PM

Advocate for separate Sikh state shot dead in Canada

6 dead, 8 wounded in Ecuador gang shooting

Incident appears to be settling of scores between rival groups.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 02:20 PM

6 dead, 8 wounded in Ecuador gang shooting

EU to unveil plans to combat economic risks

Bloc seeks to muscle up against rivals Russia and China.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 01:40 PM

EU to unveil plans to combat economic risks

Hong Kong, Shanghai lead Asia losses as China rate cut falls flat

Traders disappointed with Beijing’s lack of action to kickstart the country’s economic recovery.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 01:00 PM

Hong Kong, Shanghai lead Asia losses as China rate cut falls flat

China’s central bank cuts 2 key benchmark interest rates

They cover corporate loans, mortgages.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 12:20 PM

China’s central bank cuts 2 key benchmark interest rates

Himalayan glaciers melting 65% faster than previous decade, study finds

It exposes communities to unpredictable and costly disasters, scientists warn.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 11:40 AM

Himalayan glaciers melting 65% faster than previous decade, study finds

UN chief urges ‘prevention’ in terror fight

Antonio Guterres laments persisting global threat.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 11:00 AM

UN chief urges ‘prevention’ in terror fight

Ronaldo will ‘never give up’ playing for Portugal

38-year-old set to make 200th international appearance against Iceland.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 10:20 AM

Ronaldo will ‘never give up’ playing for Portugal

Brazil school shooting kills teen

President Lula laments ‘another young life taken away by hate and violence’.

Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 09:40 AM

Brazil school shooting kills teen