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Asia markets mostly rise on US debt ceiling

Markets have taken a hit in recent days on worries about slow pace of negotiations in Washington.

Friday, 26 May 2023 12:00 PM

Teens turn themselves in after Sydney blaze

A group of young people 'seen running from the fire scene shortly after 4pm', says official.

Friday, 26 May 2023 11:00 AM

Teens turn themselves in after Sydney blaze

Musk’s Neuralink gets US nod for human test of brain implants

The technology is intended to restore vision and mobility in people who have lost such abilities.

Friday, 26 May 2023 10:20 AM

Musk’s Neuralink gets US nod for human test of brain implants

Twitter to quit EU disinformation code, say sources

Company has indicated that it prefers to rely on its users than fact-checkers.

Friday, 26 May 2023 09:40 AM

Twitter to quit EU disinformation code, say sources

Bird flu fells nearly 9,000 marine creatures in Chile

Disease present in 12 of the country's 16 regions.

Friday, 26 May 2023 09:00 AM

Bird flu fells nearly 9,000 marine creatures in Chile



Global stocks struggle but tech shares lifted by AI

Worries heighten over possible US debt default.

Friday, 26 May 2023 08:20 AM

Global stocks struggle but tech shares lifted by AI

Tesla gives Ford access to its US chargers

Gesture comes as competition heats up for Musk's company, which until now has dominated the emerging EV industry.

Friday, 26 May 2023 07:40 AM

Tesla gives Ford access to its US chargers

Suspect held after 4 killed in Japan gun and knife attack

Dead include 2 police officers.

Friday, 26 May 2023 07:00 AM

Suspect held after 4 killed in Japan gun and knife attack

Russia to shut Swedish consulate, expel 5 diplomats

Sweden’s general consulate in Saint Petersburg will have to stop operations by September 1.       

Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:40 PM

Russia to shut Swedish consulate, expel 5 diplomats

South Korea launches homegrown rocket after delay

47m-long missile blasts off from Naro Space Center. 

Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:00 PM

South Korea launches homegrown rocket after delay

French Olympic committee in turmoil year ahead of Games

This comes after its president Brigitte Henriques quit her post.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 10:20 PM

French Olympic committee in turmoil year ahead of Games

Greenland bemoans strained relations with Copenhagen

Autonomous Arctic territory unhappy over appointment of ambassador.  

Thursday, 25 May 2023 09:40 PM

Greenland bemoans strained relations with Copenhagen

Dramatic Sydney blaze consumes 7-storey building

Top floor wall falls, crashes into street below.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 09:00 PM

Dramatic Sydney blaze consumes 7-storey building

China auto giant BYD denies rival’s assertions

A competitor has complained that 2 of company’s models fail strict emissions standards.  

Thursday, 25 May 2023 08:20 PM

China auto giant BYD denies rival’s assertions

China accuses US, allies of ‘disinformation’ over hacking claims

Its foreign spokesman in turn calls Washington a ‘hacker empire’.          

Thursday, 25 May 2023 07:40 PM

China accuses US, allies of ‘disinformation’ over hacking claims


Cambodian union leader jailed over casino strike

She is demanding reinstatement of workers retrenched during the pandemic. 

Thursday, 25 May 2023 07:00 PM

Cambodian union leader jailed over casino strike

UK faces lower energy bills as inflation eases

Britain grows less dependent on Russian gas as weather warms.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 06:20 PM

UK faces lower energy bills as inflation eases

Australian police investigate PwC info leak

Accounting giant is in trouble for disclosing govt plans, helping multinationals avoid tax crackdown. 

Thursday, 25 May 2023 05:40 PM

Australian police investigate PwC info leak

Rights group slams Japan’s ‘hostage’ justice system

Civil society group says govt denies suspects bail, extends detentions via re-arrests.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 05:00 PM

Rights group slams Japan’s ‘hostage’ justice system

4 Hong Kong students sentenced over anti-govt bomb plot

One jailed more than five years, remaining three sent to juvenile rehab centres.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 04:20 PM

4 Hong Kong students sentenced over anti-govt bomb plot

4.5 years’ jail for Capitol rioter who put feet on Pelosi’s desk

Prosecutors say Richard Barnett did not show remorse, sought to profit from notoriety.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 03:40 PM

4.5 years’ jail for Capitol rioter who put feet on Pelosi’s desk

Brazil’s indigenous people’s ministry could see key powers curbed

Congress set to decide on bill to appoint entity responsible for demarcating group’s land reserves.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 03:00 PM

Brazil’s indigenous people’s ministry could see key powers curbed

Singapore economy beats estimates but govt warns of global risks

GDP grows by 0.4% in Q1.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 02:20 PM

Singapore economy beats estimates but govt warns of global risks

Typhoon Mawar leaves trail of destruction as it exits Guam

Super twister expected to be heading towards Taiwan or the Philippines.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 01:40 PM

Typhoon Mawar leaves trail of destruction as it exits Guam

El Salvador ends football tournament early after deadly stampede

Measure taken in response to severity of events.

Thursday, 25 May 2023 01:00 PM

El Salvador ends football tournament early after deadly stampede