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German consumer morale rises as inflation worries ease
Improved sentiments due to, among others, lower energy prices, government relief measures aimed at tackling high costs.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 07:40 PM
Taiwan to prepare for Chinese blockade in annual war drills
Military says it will also incorporate lessons learnt from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 07:00 PM
Thai woman accused of killing 9 people with cyanide
Wife of senior officer denies allegation.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 06:20 PM
Beijing says missing Taiwan publisher under national security probe
Li Yanhe’s company has put out books critical of China’s ruling Communist Party.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 05:40 PM
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
Pentagon estimates Beijing could have 1,500 warheads by 2035.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 05:00 PM
Demand for electric cars ‘booming’
They account for nearly one in five automobiles sold this year.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 04:20 PM
Harris pushes abortion as key issue in 2024 US campaign
Veep says ‘hard-earned freedoms are under attack’.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 03:40 PM
Asia stocks off to shaky start after Wall Street rout
Lacklustre US consumer data, mixed tech earnings reports fuel fears.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 03:00 PM
EU to unveil reforms for cheaper drugs
Pharmaceutical groups critical of overhaul, concerned about limited innovation.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 02:20 PM
French teen held after girl, 5, found dead in rubbish bag
Suspect is '15 or 16 years old', known to authorities for 'acts related to sexual abuse' of young children.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 01:40 PM
Joy, fear as India population becomes world’s biggest
Country faces huge challenges in providing electricity, food and housing for its people.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 01:00 PM
Biden to attend G7 leaders’ summit in Hiroshima, Japan
On the agenda are the war in Ukraine, global food and climate crises.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 12:20 PM
New Zealand ex-PM Ardern to take up Harvard fellowships
She plans to spend a semester at the elite university.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 11:40 AM
Singapore hangs prisoner over 1kg of cannabis
Tangaraju Suppiah executed at Changi Prison Complex.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 10:45 AM
Japan firm fails in bid for historic Moon landing
Start-up cannot establish contact with unmanned Hakuto-R Mission 1 lander.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 10:20 AM
Switzerland indicts PetroSaudi pair over US$1.8 billion 1MDB fraud
Duo accused of colluding with Malaysian financier to steal and launder money from sovereign wealth fund.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 10:01 AM
S. Africa backtracks on quitting ICC after communication ‘error’
Country still a signatory, presidency clarifies.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 09:40 AM
Google, Microsoft top expectations as AI rivalry heats up
Arms race is expected to play out for several years and could prove to be expensive for tech giants.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 09:00 AM
Trump raped, ‘destroyed’ ex-columnist, US civil trial hears
Defendant's lawyer says E. Jean Carroll motivated by money, fame as opening arguments kick off.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 08:20 AM
Taliban kills IS ‘mastermind’ of Kabul airport attack, say reports
US did not take part in raid, says American official.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 07:40 AM
US stocks down as First Republic’s plunge sparks bank fears
Bank's poor earnings report revives worries over financial sector.
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 07:00 AM
UK’s Cleverly to urge against isolating China
He advocates constructive engagement with Beijing on key global issues.
Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 11:59 PM
Iran re-arrests dissident journalist
Tehran suspects him of trying to create trouble by meeting with activists, politicians since his release.
Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 11:20 PM