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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Finnish parliament elects conservative Petteri Orpo as PM
He will head a 4-party coalition
Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 05:40 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
China’s central bank cuts 2 key benchmark interest rates
They cover corporate loans, mortgages.
Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 12:20 PM
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
UN chief urges ‘prevention’ in terror fight
Antonio Guterres laments persisting global threat.
Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 11:00 AM