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Stocks advance as markets focus on rate calls

WTI price slumps more than 4% to under US$68 per barrel.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Stocks advance as markets focus on rate calls

Former Israeli PM Lapid testifies in Netanyahu graft trial

Centrist politician’s testimony part of breach of trust case with wealthy personalities.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 11:59 PM

Former Israeli PM Lapid testifies in Netanyahu graft trial

Iran says indirect talks with US continue via Oman

Islamic republic to discuss nuclear deal, possible prisoner swap.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 11:00 PM

Iran says indirect talks with US continue via Oman

Swiss federal admin under cyberattack

Access is blocked to websites of several authorities, state-linked companies.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 10:00 PM

Swiss federal admin under cyberattack

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies

He was 86. 

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 09:00 PM

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies



British man arrested after climbing skyscraper in Seoul

Authorities say staff forced George King-Thompson to stop his ascent at 73rd floor.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 08:00 PM

British man arrested after climbing skyscraper in Seoul

Scientists puzzled by killer whale boat attacks off Spain

The creatures are drawn to the presence of bluefin tuna. 

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 07:00 PM

Scientists puzzled by killer whale boat attacks off Spain

Pakistan gets first Russian crude under discount deal

Shipments will be paid for in currencies of ‘friendly countries’. 

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 06:00 PM

Pakistan gets first Russian crude under discount deal

South Korea celebrates 10 years of K-pop megastars BTS

Country unveils special commemorative stamp series in honour of group.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 05:00 PM

South Korea celebrates 10 years of K-pop megastars BTS

Nato begins unprecedented air drill in ‘show of strength’

German led ‘Air Defender 23’ will involve 10,000 people.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 04:00 PM

Nato begins unprecedented air drill in ‘show of strength’

Hearing for Abe murder suspect cancelled over suspicious object

Japan media says court evacuated after ‘unidentified bag’ found.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 03:00 PM

Hearing for Abe murder suspect cancelled over suspicious object

11-year-old British girl shot dead in France

Shooter identified as a 71-year-old Dutch pensioner.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 02:00 PM

11-year-old British girl shot dead in France

Asia traders tread cautiously ahead of Fed rate decision

For now, the forecast is for rates to hold this month but hike again in July.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 01:00 PM

Asia traders tread cautiously ahead of Fed rate decision

Docs were de-classified or ‘mementos’, says Trump lawyer

Ex-president faces 37 charges, including violations of the Espionage Act.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 12:00 PM

Docs were de-classified or ‘mementos’, says Trump lawyer

Major US highway collapses after tanker truck fire

Pennsylvania governor says a complete rebuild of the Interstate 95 section likely to take months.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 11:00 AM

Major US highway collapses after tanker truck fire


George Soros passes reins to son Alexander

Junior says OSF will continue pushing criminal justice reform, backing liberal politicians. 

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 10:00 AM

George Soros passes reins to son Alexander

China expands nuclear arsenal as global tensions grow

Country stepping up as a world power, says researcher.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 09:00 AM

China expands nuclear arsenal as global tensions grow

History-making Djokovic wins record 23rd Grand Slam title

Serb looks to win Wimbledon again.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 08:00 AM

History-making Djokovic wins record 23rd Grand Slam title

10 dead in Australian wine country bus crash

Site is being examined by forensic police.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

10 dead in Australian wine country bus crash

Honduras opens China embassy after cutting ties with Taiwan

Central American country switches its diplomatic allegiance.  

Sunday, 11 Jun 2023 11:40 PM

Honduras opens China embassy after cutting ties with Taiwan

UK opposition demands election amid Johnson ‘farce’

PM is pressured to ‘let public have say on 13 years of Tory failure’. 

Sunday, 11 Jun 2023 10:50 PM

UK opposition demands election amid Johnson ‘farce’

Jihadists kill 3 Iraq soldiers

Military official blames attack on Islamic State group.

Sunday, 11 Jun 2023 10:00 PM

Jihadists kill 3 Iraq soldiers

Syrians collect plastic waste to survive

Needy residents make a living from selling scrap taken from garbage dumps.  

Sunday, 11 Jun 2023 09:10 PM

Syrians collect plastic waste to survive

Clashes resume in Sudan as 24-hour ceasefire ends

Witnesses hear heavy artillery fire in Khartoum, twin city of Omdurman.

Sunday, 11 Jun 2023 08:20 PM

Clashes resume in Sudan as 24-hour ceasefire ends

Thousands evacuated as Philippine volcano spews ash, rocks

Officials warn of health risks from toxic gases. 

Sunday, 11 Jun 2023 07:30 PM

Thousands evacuated as Philippine volcano spews ash, rocks