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UN General Assembly meets tomorrow to discuss Gaza

Move comes after US blocks resolution for ceasefire.

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

UN General Assembly meets tomorrow to discuss Gaza

Nvidia wants to set up Vietnam semiconductor base

CEO rates country’s potential in IT sector very highly.

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

Nvidia wants to set up Vietnam semiconductor base

Australia unveils plan to cut immigrant numbers

Govt strengthens entry restrictions for everyone from foreign students to low-skilled workers.

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

Australia unveils plan to cut immigrant numbers

TikTok announces deal to restart Indonesia online shopping business

It will invest US$1.5 billion, partner with GoTo group.  

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

TikTok announces deal to restart Indonesia online shopping business

‘Barbenheimer’ tipped to dominate revamped Golden Globes nominations

Both movies set to score highly with voters for awards show.

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

‘Barbenheimer’ tipped to dominate revamped Golden Globes nominations



US F-16 jet crashes in South Korea during training exercise

Its pilot has been rescued.

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

US F-16 jet crashes in South Korea during training exercise

Investors propose buying US retailer Macy’s for US$5.8 billion

Firm believes department store ‘undervalued’ in public markets.

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 12:00 PM

Investors propose buying US retailer Macy’s for US$5.8 billion

US calls on Beijing to stop ‘dangerous’ conduct in South China Sea

This follows another collision between Chinese Coast Guard, Philippine boat near a contested reef. 

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

US calls on Beijing to stop ‘dangerous’ conduct in South China Sea

LeBron’s son makes collegiate debut after cardiac arrest

Bronny James, 19, back on the court 5 months after hospitalisation.

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 10:00 AM

LeBron’s son makes collegiate debut after cardiac arrest

French start-up Mistral AI raises €385 million

It has become one of Europe’s 2 leaders in this tech sector.  

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

French start-up Mistral AI raises €385 million

Trump cancels plan to testify in NY fraud trial

Ex-US president won’t take stand as he has ‘nothing more to say’.

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 08:00 AM

Trump cancels plan to testify in NY fraud trial

Israel’s Netanyahu calls on Hamas militants to ‘surrender now’

Tel Aviv says the Palestinian Islamist group has ‘lost control’ of Gaza.  

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Israel’s Netanyahu calls on Hamas militants to ‘surrender now’

Nobel winner Narges denounces ‘tyrannical’ Iran

Twin children deliver her speech that has been smuggled out of Tehran prison.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

Nobel winner Narges denounces ‘tyrannical’ Iran

5 Bangladesh opposition figures die in prison, says BNP

Party says entire leadership, more than 20,000 politicians have been arrested over the past five weeks.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

5 Bangladesh opposition figures die in prison, says BNP

Cyprus says 2 held after Israel attack report

Iranians have been arrested, awaiting deportation.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 09:00 PM

Cyprus says 2 held after Israel attack report


Qatar says efforts to renew Israel-Hamas truce ‘continuing’

Country key mediator that resulted in seven-day truce, which saw hostages-prisoners exchange, aid.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 08:00 PM

Qatar says efforts to renew Israel-Hamas truce ‘continuing’

Guterres says UN Security Council ‘paralysed’ over Gaza

Body’s ‘authority, credibility has been severely undermined’ by its delayed response to conflict.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 07:00 PM

Guterres says UN Security Council ‘paralysed’ over Gaza

Nearly 200 Rohingya stranded on Indonesia beach

Local authorities not accepting new arrivals.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

Nearly 200 Rohingya stranded on Indonesia beach

Philippines, China trade blame for collision in disputed waters

Longstanding tensions between Manila and Beijing over the South China Sea have flared in recent months.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

Philippines, China trade blame for collision in disputed waters

US Fed expected to hold rate pause as inflation edges closer to target

Debate starts on how soon the US central bank will start cutting interest rates.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

US Fed expected to hold rate pause as inflation edges closer to target

Severe weather pounds Tennessee, leaving 6 dead

23 treated in hospital, power outages reported.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

Severe weather pounds Tennessee, leaving 6 dead

Australia to hike fees on foreign owners of empty homes

Govt to introduce new law in 2024 to help alleviate tight residential supply.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

Australia to hike fees on foreign owners of empty homes

Hong Kong holds first ‘patriots only’ local elections

Officials dismiss concerns of potentially low turnout.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

Hong Kong holds first ‘patriots only’ local elections

Former Rwandan official convicted of genocide dies

Laurent Bucyibaruta was 69.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 12:00 PM

Former Rwandan official convicted of genocide dies

Ex-Sierra Leone president confined to home amid coup probe

Ernest Bai Koroma may not leave his house without permission from police.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

Ex-Sierra Leone president confined to home amid coup probe