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Kyiv repels air strikes, day after huge Russian bombardment

Ukraine authorities say no casualties from attacks.

Monday, 29 May 2023 05:50 PM

Kyiv repels air strikes, day after huge Russian bombardment

13 in court over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature

Trial expected to last 44 days.

Monday, 29 May 2023 05:00 PM

13 in court over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature

Live-action ‘Little Mermaid’ debut makes box office waves

Movie rakes in more than US$180 million in US, Canada and globally.

Monday, 29 May 2023 04:10 PM

Live-action ‘Little Mermaid’ debut makes box office waves

Singapore’s Temasek cuts staff compensation over FTX investment

Top management takes collective accountability.

Monday, 29 May 2023 03:20 PM

Singapore’s Temasek cuts staff compensation over FTX investment

N. Korean ruling party to meet in June for economic review

Discussions to focus on how plans were implemented in first half of 2023.

Monday, 29 May 2023 02:30 PM

N. Korean ruling party to meet in June for economic review



Asian markets rally as traders welcome US debt deal

Dealers upbeat as fears arising from the debt ceiling crisis ease.         

Monday, 29 May 2023 01:40 PM

Asian markets rally as traders welcome US debt deal

China to send first civilian to space tomorrow

Gui Haichao is an academic at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Monday, 29 May 2023 12:50 PM

China to send first civilian to space tomorrow

North Korea announces ‘satellite’ launch

Pyongyang notifies Japan a rocket will be launched between May 31 and June 11.       

Monday, 29 May 2023 12:00 PM

North Korea announces ‘satellite’ launch

Senegal opposition leader Sonko ‘unreachable’, says party

Politician did not document his movements live on social media, as he usually does.

Monday, 29 May 2023 11:10 AM

Senegal opposition leader Sonko ‘unreachable’, says party

Biden, McCarthy finalise US debt deal, confident it will pass

Scepticism in the air as lawmakers not appeased.

Monday, 29 May 2023 10:20 AM

Biden, McCarthy finalise US debt deal, confident it will pass

France rescues 63 migrants from Channel

They tried to reach Britain in makeshift boats, authorities say.

Monday, 29 May 2023 09:30 AM

France rescues 63 migrants from Channel

Fresh deadly clashes in northeast India

Manipur on edge after explosion of inter-ethnic violence early this month.

Monday, 29 May 2023 08:40 AM

Fresh deadly clashes in northeast India

Agony, ecstasy as Erdogan wins historic Turkey run-off

President extends two-decade rule to 2028.

Monday, 29 May 2023 07:50 AM

Agony, ecstasy as Erdogan wins historic Turkey run-off

Ten Hag rallies Man Utd faithful ahead of FA Cup final

Manager says club stand a ‘really good chance’ of denying City’s bid for a treble.

Monday, 29 May 2023 07:00 AM

Ten Hag rallies Man Utd faithful ahead of FA Cup final

Medical row in France over unauthorised Covid trial

Researcher, subordinates accused of prescribing medications ‘lacking proof of their effectiveness’. 

Sunday, 28 May 2023 11:40 PM

Medical row in France over unauthorised Covid trial


Venice’s Grand Canal turns phosphorescent green

Italian police think environmentalists may have pulled a stunt. 

Sunday, 28 May 2023 10:50 PM

Venice’s Grand Canal turns phosphorescent green

Pope urges access for Cyclone Mocha relief

This comes after the United Nations said 800,000 people in Myanmar need emergency food aid.

Sunday, 28 May 2023 10:00 PM

Pope urges access for Cyclone Mocha relief

Climate activists charged after disrupting English rugby final

Doctor and construction worker are remanded in custody and due in court tomorrow.

Sunday, 28 May 2023 09:10 PM

Climate activists charged after disrupting English rugby final

Spain’s local polls increase pressure on PM

Results of this will be a barometer for year-end general election. 

Sunday, 28 May 2023 08:20 PM

Spain’s local polls increase pressure on PM

3 killed, 5 wounded in US motorcycle rally shootout

Red River mayor Linda Calhoun says it was a gang-related incident.

Sunday, 28 May 2023 07:30 PM

3 killed, 5 wounded in US motorcycle rally shootout

Indian police detain protesting wrestlers

This comes after the group attempted to march to parliament in New Delhi.

Sunday, 28 May 2023 06:40 PM

Indian police detain protesting wrestlers

Somalia to introduce direct universal suffrage

It will start with local elections set for June 2024.  

Sunday, 28 May 2023 05:50 PM

Somalia to introduce direct universal suffrage

7 charged over N. Ireland policeman shooting

All are accused of attempted murder.        

Sunday, 28 May 2023 05:00 PM

7 charged over N. Ireland policeman shooting

German brewery has high hops for powdered beer

For now, the recipe is non-alcoholic and contains no carbon dioxide.

Sunday, 28 May 2023 04:10 PM

German brewery has high hops for powdered beer

Asiana Airlines bans some emergency seats after door-opening accident

Carrier says the measure applies even if flights are full.        

Sunday, 28 May 2023 03:20 PM

Asiana Airlines bans some emergency seats after door-opening accident