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Pedro Pascal debuts ‘freaky’ new film as Sundance fest kicks off

He plays a hitman in the punk-rocking, Nazi-slaying movie. 

Friday, 19 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Pedro Pascal debuts ‘freaky’ new film as Sundance fest kicks off

Thai court orders emergency plan to improve air quality

The kingdom braces for its annual peak of noxious smog.

Friday, 19 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Thai court orders emergency plan to improve air quality

Pakistan convenes emergency security meeting after trading strikes with Iran

The United Nations appeals for restraint, China offers to play mediator. 

Friday, 19 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

Pakistan convenes emergency security meeting after trading strikes with Iran

Bolsonaro’s Covid vaccination certificate ‘false’, probe finds

However, Brazil’s Comptroller General’s office recommends that the case be closed.  

Friday, 19 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

Bolsonaro’s Covid vaccination certificate ‘false’, probe finds

Hunter Biden to testify in Republican impeachment inquiry

US president's son to appear before committees for deposition on February 28.

Friday, 19 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

Hunter Biden to testify in Republican impeachment inquiry



Global stocks rebound as tech snaps losing streak

British capital's FTSE 100 shifts back into the black following bright news in betting sector.

Friday, 19 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

Global stocks rebound as tech snaps losing streak

Egypt rally twice for Ghana draw after Salah injury blow

Past four Afcon meetings between the two countries hav yielded just five goals.

Friday, 19 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Egypt rally twice for Ghana draw after Salah injury blow

US launches fresh Huthi strikes as Biden warns of more

Rebels control swath of war-torn Yemen.

Friday, 19 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

US launches fresh Huthi strikes as Biden warns of more

Israel says troops reach farthest south in Gaza so far

Tensions flare in the wider region following Pakistani strikes in Iran.

Friday, 19 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Israel says troops reach farthest south in Gaza so far

Russia jails 6 protestors after Bashkortostan unrest

Moscow continues intense crackdown on regime critics.  

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

Russia jails 6 protestors after Bashkortostan unrest

Australia edge Syria 1-0 to reach Asian Cup knockouts

Socceroos next face Uzbekistan in final round of Group B matches.

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 09:54 PM

Australia edge Syria 1-0 to reach Asian Cup knockouts

China says willing to mediate between Pakistan, Iran after strikes

Foreign ministry spokesman stresses that Beijing hopes both sides can ‘avoid an escalation of tension’. 

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

China says willing to mediate between Pakistan, Iran after strikes

Taiwan’s TSMC to launch Japan chipmaking plant in February

This will expand its global manufacturing footprint. 

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Taiwan’s TSMC to launch Japan chipmaking plant in February

Scathing attack on Obama hostage policy by mother of IS victim

Co-author Diane Foley criticises ex-president over her son’s death in upcoming book.  

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Scathing attack on Obama hostage policy by mother of IS victim

Taiwan’s TSMC reports profit drop in 4th quarter

Company says its revenues are ‘essentially flat’.  

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

Taiwan’s TSMC reports profit drop in 4th quarter


China, Philippines agree to talk more on South China Sea flare-ups

This includes disputes over Second Thomas Shoal.  

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

China, Philippines agree to talk more on South China Sea flare-ups

Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges

He denies guilt, pledges to return salary, allowances received since arrest.  

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 11:19 AM · 1 comment

Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges

Apple hit again with US ban in watch patent feud

Tech giant plans to remove technology for now from Series 9 and Ultra 2.

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

Apple hit again with US ban in watch patent feud

Singapore transport minister charged with bribery, corruption

S. Iswaran denies guilt.

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 10:02 AM

Singapore transport minister charged with bribery, corruption

Maine delays decision on Trump US primary ballot ban

Court says Supreme Court must first rule on Colorado case on issue.

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

Maine delays decision on Trump US primary ballot ban

DR Congo and Zambia play out Afcon draw

Morocco start campaign with 3-0 win over Tanzania.

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 07:07 AM

DR Congo and Zambia play out Afcon draw

Economic headwinds blow stocks lower around the world

Stronger sales data indicate US economy is still chugging along, which could slow down fall in inflation

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Economic headwinds blow stocks lower around the world

Medicines for hostages, aid arrives in Gaza

45 hostages expected to receive medication.

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Medicines for hostages, aid arrives in Gaza

EU head ‘confident’ Hungary will drop veto on Ukraine aid

Billions in funding for Budapest remains blocked by Brussels until latter fulfils conditions.

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

EU head ‘confident’ Hungary will drop veto on Ukraine aid

Pakistan says Iran launched deadly air strike on its territory

Violation of sovereignty completely unacceptable, can have serious consequences, says Foreign Ministry.

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Pakistan says Iran launched deadly air strike on its territory