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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

Prince Harry’s past drug use at issue in US visa case

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

Hong Kong seeks court ban on democracy protest song

Australia issues El Nino warm weather alert

Meteorology bureau says drier days will increase bushfire danger.

Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 11:00 PM

Australia issues El Nino warm weather alert

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

Bangladesh promises no forced return of Rohingya refugees, says UN official

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

Iran debates new penalties for veil violations



New Zealand to ban disposable vapes

Health minister says the prohibition takes effect from August.

Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 08:00 PM

New Zealand to ban disposable vapes

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

Brazil election court to hear Bolsonaro case on June 22

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

Australia lifts key interest rate, flags further rises

Singapore to end 180 years of horse racing

Government to use the 120ha site for housing.

Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 05:00 PM

Singapore to end 180 years of horse racing

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

US fines Microsoft US$20 million over child data violations

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

Australian mother fights to reverse murder conviction after pardon

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

Prince Harry to testify against British tabloid publisher

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

French left in last-ditch bid to derail pensions overhaul

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

Canada braces for possible worst wildfire season ever

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

Apple unveils Vision Pro, its US$3,500 headset


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

Musk says China detailed plans to regulate AI

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

Russia meets Ukraine in ICJ over MH17 downing

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

At least 42 dead in Haiti floods, landslides

Senegal arrests Quran teacher accused of raping 27 girls

Alleged victims believed to be minors.

Tuesday, 06 Jun 2023 08:20 AM

Senegal arrests Quran teacher accused of raping 27 girls

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

Ex-VP Pence jumps into 2024 White House race

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

Mixed day for global stocks as Saudi announcement lifts oil prices

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

Iranian embassy to reopen in Saudi Arabia tomorrow

First sprinter to break 10-sec barrier for 100m dies

Jim Hines was 76. 

Monday, 05 Jun 2023 11:20 PM

First sprinter to break 10-sec barrier for 100m dies

New Zealand gives former PM Ardern title of dame

She is being recognised for her leadership during the Covid pandemic.

Monday, 05 Jun 2023 10:40 PM

New Zealand gives former PM Ardern title of dame

Wooden Citroen 2CV sells for €210,000

A Paris-based collector has snapped it up. 

Monday, 05 Jun 2023 10:00 PM

Wooden Citroen 2CV sells for €210,000