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Prince Harry’s past drug use at issue in US visa case
Visitors to America are asked about their past drug use and can be barred from entry.
Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 07:00 AM
Hong Kong seeks court ban on democracy protest song
Govt says “Glory to Hong Kong” frequently being mistaken for city’s official national anthem.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 11:59 PM
Australia issues El Nino warm weather alert
Meteorology bureau says drier days will increase bushfire danger.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 11:00 PM
Bangladesh promises no forced return of Rohingya refugees, says UN official
Some, however, report they have been threatened by camp leaders to join the repatriation programme.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 10:00 PM
Iran debates new penalties for veil violations
Govt proposes bill reducing removal of hijab from felony to misdemeanour.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 09:00 PM
New Zealand to ban disposable vapes
Health minister says the prohibition takes effect from August.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 08:00 PM
Brazil election court to hear Bolsonaro case on June 22
The former president faces charges of power abuse and misinformation.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 07:00 PM
Australia lifts key interest rate, flags further rises
Central bank governor says inflation has ‘passed its peak’ but is still stubbornly high.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 06:00 PM
Singapore to end 180 years of horse racing
Government to use the 120ha site for housing.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 05:00 PM
US fines Microsoft US$20 million over child data violations
Federal Trade Commission alleges firm collected personal info from children under age 13 without their parents’ consent.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 04:00 PM
Australian mother fights to reverse murder conviction after pardon
Kathleen Folbigg has steadfastly maintained her innocence during her 20-year incarceration.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 03:00 PM
Prince Harry to testify against British tabloid publisher
King Charles III’s younger son will be first senior British royal to give evidence in court in more than a century.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 02:00 PM
French left in last-ditch bid to derail pensions overhaul
President Macron’s allies say ‘game long over’ for opponents of the reform.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 01:00 PM
Canada braces for possible worst wildfire season ever
Currently, 413 wildfires are burning across Canada, including 249 listed as out of control.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 12:00 PM
Apple unveils Vision Pro, its US$3,500 headset
More than 100 video games will be available from day of release.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 11:00 AM
Musk says China detailed plans to regulate AI
Under Beijing’s highly centralised political system, measures are almost certain to become law.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 10:00 AM
Russia meets Ukraine in ICJ over MH17 downing
It is the first encounter between lawyers representing Kyiv and Moscow since February 24, 2022.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 09:48 AM
At least 42 dead in Haiti floods, landslides
Severe rains affected 37,000 people, displaced 13,400, says UN.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 09:00 AM
Senegal arrests Quran teacher accused of raping 27 girls
Alleged victims believed to be minors.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 08:20 AM
Ex-VP Pence jumps into 2024 White House race
He is styling himself as a ‘Christian, conservative, Republican’.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 07:40 AM
Mixed day for global stocks as Saudi announcement lifts oil prices
Asian equities mostly rise, with Tokyo piling on more than 2% to hit a three-decade peak.
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 07:00 AM
Iranian embassy to reopen in Saudi Arabia tomorrow
This follows a 7-year closure, reconciliation between the 2 countries.
Monday, 05 Jun 2023 11:59 PM