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N. Korea journalist union holds first meeting in 22 years

Expert says conference could suggest more food problems, impending nuclear test.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 09:00 PM

Russian tourist deported from Bali over half-naked photo on sacred peak

The 24-year-old man is forced to take part in a cleansing ritual in front of the mountain before being sent home.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 08:20 PM

Russian tourist deported from Bali over half-naked photo on sacred peak

Video probe shows internal damage to Fukushima reactor

Footage reveals destroyed concrete walls exposing steel rods embedded inside.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 07:40 PM

Video probe shows internal damage to Fukushima reactor

China probes ex-boss of state-owned banking giant

Li Xiaopeng ‘under investigation for suspected severe violations of party discipline and laws’.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 07:00 PM

China probes ex-boss of state-owned banking giant

Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to NZ parliament

Former PM urges country’s politicians to band together to address climate change.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 06:20 PM

Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to NZ parliament



China seeks WTO review of US-led chip export curbs

Beijing reps issue request during regular meeting this week.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 05:40 PM

China seeks WTO review of US-led chip export curbs

Japan govt survey finds 1.5 million living as recluses

Covid, unemployment, depression, bullying cited as reasons.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 05:00 PM

Japan govt survey finds 1.5 million living as recluses

Australian opposition to fight Aboriginal ‘voice to parliament’

Hopes that the bill will sail through on a tide of bipartisan support are sunk without trace.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 04:20 PM

Australian opposition to fight Aboriginal ‘voice to parliament’

Peru’s president survives impeachment bid

Majority of lawmakers vote against motion to bring proceedings against Dina Boluarte.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 03:40 PM

Peru’s president survives impeachment bid

Rights groups accuse Turkish police of torturing earthquake looting suspects

Ankara dismisses report of attacks, saying they are vague and without basis.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 03:00 PM

Rights groups accuse Turkish police of torturing earthquake looting suspects

3 inmates dead in latest Ecuador prison riot

Security personnel regain control after fight.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 02:20 PM

3 inmates dead in latest Ecuador prison riot

Clashes inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque

Israel police say they enter to dislodge ‘agitators’.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 01:40 PM

Clashes inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque

Defendant Trump slams criminal charges as ‘insult to our country’

Former US president claims his only crime is defending his nation from those who seek to destroy it.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 01:00 PM

Defendant Trump slams criminal charges as ‘insult to our country’

Asian markets mixed as soft US data raise recession fears

Tokyo, Sydney and Jakarta shares slide while Singapore, Seoul, Manila and Wellington see increases.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 12:20 PM

Johnson & Johnson offers US$8.9 billion payout over talc cancer claims

Company says settlement will ‘equitably and efficiently resolve’ all demands.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 11:40 AM

Johnson & Johnson offers US$8.9 billion payout over talc cancer claims


US reporter detained in Russia given access to lawyers

Wall Street Journal says Evan Gershkovich is grateful for the support from around the world.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 11:00 AM

US reporter detained in Russia given access to lawyers

Mexico asks China to help tackle fentanyl flows to US

Lopez Obrador’s appeal follows call in Washington to label Mexican cartels as foreign terror groups.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 10:20 AM

Mexico asks China to help tackle fentanyl flows to US

French icon Alain Delon to auction art collection

Actor offloading works valued at up to €800,000 because he dislikes the idea of posthumous sales.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 09:40 AM

French icon Alain Delon to auction art collection

France’s Macron begins China trip with Ukraine, trade on agenda

President hoping to chart a different path than Washington’s confrontational approach to the war in Eastern Europe.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 09:00 AM

France’s Macron begins China trip with Ukraine, trade on agenda

UN says Afghan female staff blocked from work by Taliban order

International body warns that permanent ban would be ‘inconceivable’.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 08:39 AM

UN says Afghan female staff blocked from work by Taliban order

Canada opens investigation into AI firm behind ChatGPT

Privacy commission looking into allegations company used personal data without consent.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 08:20 AM

Canada opens investigation into AI firm behind ChatGPT

Stocks mixed as markets weigh weaker data

Experts bet on interest rate pause, while warning the crisis is not over.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 07:40 AM

Stocks mixed as markets weigh weaker data

US urges Iran to back political solution in Yemen

Special envoy asks Tehran not to ship weapons to Houthi rebels.

Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

US urges Iran to back political solution in Yemen

Tight security as Trump set for historic court appearance

Ex-president to learn what charges he faces over hush money paid to porn actress.

Tuesday, 04 Apr 2023 11:59 PM

Tight security as Trump set for historic court appearance

Iraq, Kurdish region sign accord to resume oil exports

Deal temporary until parliament agrees on new law.

Tuesday, 04 Apr 2023 11:40 PM