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Rohingya testify in Argentina court on Myanmar crackdown

Hearings to continue till June 13.

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 11:40 AM

Rohingya testify in Argentina court on Myanmar crackdown

Zelensky ‘in shock’ over lack of aid for dam disaster

The Ukraine president laments little support from UN, Red Cross to help save lives.

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 11:00 AM

Zelensky ‘in shock’ over lack of aid for dam disaster

DR Congo’s ex-health minister cleared of Covid funds fraud

Lawyer says no evidence incriminating Eteni Longondo.

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 10:20 AM

DR Congo’s ex-health minister cleared of Covid funds fraud

UBS delays results over Credit Suisse merger

Swiss bank to announce Q2 figures on August 31.

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 09:40 AM

UBS delays results over Credit Suisse merger

US smog from Canada fires rare and extreme, expert says

Ryan Stauffer says episode to last at least two days.

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 09:00 AM

US smog from Canada fires rare and extreme, expert says



Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls 31% under Lula

Figures a welcome news for environmentalists.

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 08:20 AM

Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls 31% under Lula

Canada awaits wildfire help, with thousands set to flee

Francois Legault says with current hands, it can fight 40 blazes at a time.

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 07:40 AM

Canada awaits wildfire help, with thousands set to flee

Lionel Messi announces Inter Miami move

Argentine star picks US over return to Barcelona or blockbuster deal to play in Saudi Arabia.

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Lionel Messi announces Inter Miami move

EU seeks to boost ‘neglected’ ties with Latin America

Bloc races to grow influence in region as Russia-Ukraine war rages.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 11:59 PM

EU seeks to boost ‘neglected’ ties with Latin America

Germany smashes human trafficking ring ‘that smuggled hundreds’

Federal police say 6 suspects arrested in raids across 3 countries.
 

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 11:00 PM

Germany smashes human trafficking ring ‘that smuggled hundreds’

Philippine court denies bail for Duterte critic

De Lima’s lawyer says ‘in shock’ at decision.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 10:00 PM

Philippine court denies bail for Duterte critic

Sovereignty fears delay Pacific-Australia security pacts

Vanuatu worried deals could give Canberra too much power.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 09:00 PM

Sovereignty fears delay Pacific-Australia security pacts

Rwanda unveils major military shakeup

President Kagame appoints new defence minister, army chief, head of internal security.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 08:00 PM

Rwanda unveils major military shakeup

Chinese snooker vows crackdown after match-fixing scandal

This comes after 10 of its professional players are banned from the sport.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 07:00 PM

Chinese snooker vows crackdown after match-fixing scandal

China’s exports fall 7.5% in May, adding to stimulus talk

Rising global inflation, geopolitical tensions with US lead to weakened demand for products.         

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 06:00 PM

China’s exports fall 7.5% in May, adding to stimulus talk


UN court rules Rwanda genocide suspect ‘unfit’ for trial

Judges seek alternative procedure that won’t result in Felicien Kabuga’s conviction.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 05:00 PM

UN court rules Rwanda genocide suspect ‘unfit’ for trial

Global energy agency says efficiency investments must triple

Resulting gains would deliver vital reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 04:00 PM

Global energy agency says efficiency investments must triple

Bali issues new rules for foreign visitors amid rising disrespectful behaviour

Those caught flouting the law will face sanctions or even deportation.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 03:00 PM

Bali issues new rules for foreign visitors amid rising disrespectful behaviour

2 dead, 5 injured in US school graduation shooting

Teen suspect has been arrested.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 02:00 PM

2 dead, 5 injured in US school graduation shooting

‘Girl from Ipanema’ singer Astrud Gilberto dead at 83

The Grammy-winning songstress is a pioneer of the bossa nova genre.         

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 01:00 PM

‘Girl from Ipanema’ singer Astrud Gilberto dead at 83

Blinken discusses human rights with Saudi crown prince

US-Saudi relations, centred for decades on energy and defence, have been strained by 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 12:00 PM

Blinken discusses human rights with Saudi crown prince

Self-made millionaire sits China’s university exams for 27th time

Liang Shi, 56, dreams of studying at the top-tier Sichuan University.         

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 11:00 AM

Self-made millionaire sits China’s university exams for 27th time

Quebec new epicentre of Canada’s raging wildfires

Dozens of fires are still burning in the west of the country.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 10:00 AM

Quebec new epicentre of Canada’s raging wildfires

Oil slips after Saudi-driven rally while equities edge higher

Bitcoin slumps more than 4% to around US$25,500.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 09:00 AM

Oil slips after Saudi-driven rally while equities edge higher

US steps up crypto crackdown with Coinbase suit

SEC accuses America's largest digital currency trading platform of 'unlawfully facilitating the buying and selling of crypto asset securities'.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 08:00 AM

US steps up crypto crackdown with Coinbase suit