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Asia markets sink as US debt talks stall

Optimism on trading floors at start of the week has given way to trepidation.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 01:10 PM

Asia markets sink as US debt talks stall

South Carolina latest US state to restrict abortion

Assembly’s 5 female lawmakers attempt to block bill, to no avail.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:30 PM

South Carolina latest US state to restrict abortion

Apple to spend billions on US-made 5G tech

iPhone maker says move part of commitment to invest in country’s economy.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:50 AM

Apple to spend billions on US-made 5G tech

New York’s landmark ‘Flatiron’ sold – hopefully for real this time

Building has been auctioned off for US$161 million.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:10 AM

New York’s landmark ‘Flatiron’ sold – hopefully for real this time

Top US health official sounds alarm on child social media use

Surgeon-general Vivek Murthy says kids risk serious mental harm when exposed to unregulated content.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:30 AM

Top US health official sounds alarm on child social media use



UK police looking at fresh ‘Partygate’ claims against Johnson

Alleged breaches involved ex-PM's family and friends, say sources.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:50 AM

UK police looking at fresh ‘Partygate’ claims against Johnson

Driver crashes near White House, arrested for trying to kill Biden

Man behind the wheel identified as Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, of Chesterfield, Missouri.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:10 AM

Driver crashes near White House, arrested for trying to kill Biden

Unsettled US debt talks weigh on global stocks

S&P 500 ends 1.1% lower.  

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:30 AM

Unsettled US debt talks weigh on global stocks

DeSantis to launch White House bid at event with Musk

Florida governor will be banking on borrowing some of the tech mogul’s star power to outshine clear frontrunner Trump.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:50 AM

DeSantis to launch White House bid at event with Musk

Pupil started deadly Guyana dorm fire over confiscated phone

Teenager has admitted to arson attack.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:10 AM

Pupil started deadly Guyana dorm fire over confiscated phone

UK announces overseas student curbs to slash immigration

Measures include a ban on some family members.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:40 PM

UK announces overseas student curbs to slash immigration

Rushdie says writing again after near-fatal attack

The author, who lost sight in one eye, says he is suffers from post-traumatic stress.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:00 PM

Rushdie says writing again after near-fatal attack

Climate activists briefly disrupt air traffic in Geneva

Police officers detain around 80 protestors who blocked a nearby business jet convention.       

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 10:20 PM

Climate activists briefly disrupt air traffic in Geneva

Prince Harry loses bid to challenge UK govt over security

London High Court backs the interior ministry and police decision.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 09:40 PM

Prince Harry loses bid to challenge UK govt over security

IMF says UK economy to grow this year in big U-turn

Institution says the upgrade reflects ‘higher-than-expected resilience’ in both demand and supply.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 09:00 PM

IMF says UK economy to grow this year in big U-turn


Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts, spewing ‘avalanche’ of lava

Geological agency records dozens of small tremors resulting from the flare-up.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:20 PM

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts, spewing ‘avalanche’ of lava

Recuperating Woods withdraws from US Open

15-time major champion is recovering from right ankle surgery.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:40 PM

Recuperating Woods withdraws from US Open

French short-haul flight ban comes into force

Country blocks air trips possible in less than 2.5 hours by train to meet climate targets.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:00 PM

French short-haul flight ban comes into force

4 detained over hung effigy of Vinicius

Spanish police say three of the men are from an ultra-fan group of a Madrid football club.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 06:20 PM

4 detained over hung effigy of Vinicius

Cops clash with rioters after teen deaths in Welsh capital

Scores of youth attack shielded officers over overblown rumours, says commissioner.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 05:40 PM

Cops clash with rioters after teen deaths in Welsh capital

4 children among dead as roof collapses in Thai storm

7 people are killed and 18 others injured.   

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 05:00 PM

4 children among dead as roof collapses in Thai storm

Alleged Kishida attacker to undergo psychiatric exams

Prosecutors to decide whether to indict Ryuji Kimura based on the evaluation.        

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 04:20 PM

Alleged Kishida attacker to undergo psychiatric exams

Australia fetes Indian leader with focus on trade, not rights

Narendra Modi to address rally of 18,000 supporters in Sydney, backed by PM Anthony Albanese.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 03:40 PM

Australia fetes Indian leader with focus on trade, not rights

Russian PM arrives in China for talks with Xi, business forum

Mikhail Mishustin to ink a series of deals on infrastructure, trade with Beijing.     

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 03:00 PM

Russian PM arrives in China for talks with Xi, business forum

Asia markets mostly rise after ‘productive’ Biden-McCarthy debt talks

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Manila and Jakarta rise today.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 02:20 PM

Asia markets mostly rise after ‘productive’ Biden-McCarthy debt talks