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China’s Xi says economic recovery ‘still at critical stage’

Sluggish domestic activity, property woes drag on.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 09:00 PM

China’s Xi says economic recovery ‘still at critical stage’

Verdict due in landmark Japan army sexual assault case

Not smooth sailing for Rina Gonoi, who faced daily harassment after enlisting in 2020.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 08:00 PM

Verdict due in landmark Japan army sexual assault case

Timbalan menteri Indonesia letak jawatan ekoran dakwaan rasuah

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 07:30 PM

Timbalan menteri Indonesia letak jawatan ekoran dakwaan rasuah

Fed up with poor pay, Vietnam workers turn to TikTok

Nearly 80% Vietnamese have Internet, similarly high percentage of Gen Z use social media.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 07:00 PM

Fed up with poor pay, Vietnam workers turn to TikTok

Livestock produces 12% of human greenhouse gases, FAO says

Cattle responsible for most emissions at 62%, followed by swine, poultry and buffalo.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

Livestock produces 12% of human greenhouse gases, FAO says



India’s central bank holds rates as inflation eases

Levels stay at 6.5% since February.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

India’s central bank holds rates as inflation eases

Hunter Biden indicted on tax evasion charges

US president’s son slapped with 9 counts of failing to file and pay duties, filing false returns.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

Hunter Biden indicted on tax evasion charges

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ crowned game of the year

Role-playing hit defeats nominees including ‘Alan Wake 2’ for coveted title.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ crowned game of the year

Cambodian PM defends relocation of villagers from Angkor Wat

Hun Manet says it is to protect the ‘soul of our nation’.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 02:20 PM

Cambodian PM defends relocation of villagers from Angkor Wat

Taiwan says Chinese balloon detected around island

Defence Ministry says air vessel has crossed median line.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

Taiwan says Chinese balloon detected around island

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to move towards normalisation

Nations say will swap prisoners of war, sign peace treaty. 

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 12:00 PM

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to move towards normalisation

UK MPs lambast govt’s post-Brexit finance sector reforms

Lack of economic impact after changes leave lawmakers feeling like ‘damp squib’.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

UK MPs lambast govt’s post-Brexit finance sector reforms

Showdown in Texas after judge says ‘yes’ to abortion under strict law

State’s AG threatens legal action over emergency terminations.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 10:00 AM

Showdown in Texas after judge says ‘yes’ to abortion under strict law

Guatemala’s president-elect leads anti-graft march

Since winning polls, Bernardo Arevalo has faced attempts to stop him from assuming power.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

Guatemala’s president-elect leads anti-graft march

Former US cop jailed more than 11 years over Capitol riot

Retired police chief convicted of 4 felonies committed during assault on January 6, 2021.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 08:00 AM

Former US cop jailed more than 11 years over Capitol riot


UN seeks Israel access for Hamas sexual violence probe

Rights chief urges Tel Aviv to allow his team to investigate the allegations.  

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

UN seeks Israel access for Hamas sexual violence probe

Pakistan zoo shut down after mystery tiger attack

Body of man found Wednesday morning in Punjab establishment.

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

Pakistan zoo shut down after mystery tiger attack

Russian girl, 14, shoots classmate dead, commits suicide

President Vladimir Putin blames incidents as US import.

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

Russian girl, 14, shoots classmate dead, commits suicide

Japan to legalise cannabis-based medicines

Government will similarly toughen ban on recreational use of marijuana.

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 09:00 PM

Japan to legalise cannabis-based medicines

China slams ‘smearing’ of Belt and Road project after Italy withdraws

Beijing opposed to ‘confrontation and division among camps that causes separation’, rep says.

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 08:00 PM

China slams ‘smearing’ of Belt and Road project after Italy withdraws

China exports rise for first time in 7 months

Overseas shipments up on-year to US$291 billion.

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 07:00 PM

China exports rise for first time in 7 months

Australian commentator Alan Jones denies indecent assault allegations

He plans legal action to clear his name.  

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

Australian commentator Alan Jones denies indecent assault allegations

Indonesia ends search after volcano eruption kills 23

Rescuers to return to respective units from Mount Marapi.

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

Indonesia ends search after volcano eruption kills 23

Japan prosecutors seek death penalty for anime studio arson suspect

Shinji Aoba apologises for the first time over act.

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

Japan prosecutors seek death penalty for anime studio arson suspect

Australia, Papua New Guinea announce security deal

Canberra pushes for ‘regional stability’ in the Pacific. 

Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

Australia, Papua New Guinea announce security deal