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11 hikers dead after Indonesia volcano erupts, dozen still missing

Rescue workers carrying survivors down Mount Merapi on foot.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

11 hikers dead after Indonesia volcano erupts, dozen still missing

ICC prosecutor vows to ‘further intensify’ Gaza probe

Legal experts say both Hamas, Israel can face war crimes charges over the conflict.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

ICC prosecutor vows to ‘further intensify’ Gaza probe

Bitcoin soars past US$40,000 on optimism for US trading approval

Currency remains well below its record value of almost US$69,000 in 2020.       

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

Bitcoin soars past US$40,000 on optimism for US trading approval

Venezuela says vote shows ‘overwhelming’ support for claim on Guyana region

President Nicolas Maduro hails outcome of nonbinding referendum as 95% cast ballot for ‘Yes’.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

Venezuela says vote shows ‘overwhelming’ support for claim on Guyana region

France urges Beijing to help avert ‘crisis’ in South China Sea

Calm and stability must prevail in the Taiwan Strait, says foreign minister.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

France urges Beijing to help avert ‘crisis’ in South China Sea



China accuses US of ‘stirring up’ South China Sea tensions

Beijing accuses American littoral combat ship of ‘illegally’ entering its claimed waters.

 

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

China accuses US of ‘stirring up’ South China Sea tensions

The new generation of weight-loss drugs

Class of medications imitates GLP-1 hormone, which is secreted by the intestines.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

The new generation of weight-loss drugs

Gold strikes fresh record high as rate cut bets surge

Precious metal reaches US$2,135.39 in early Asian trade.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 11:17 AM

Gold strikes fresh record high as rate cut bets surge

New York man fatally stabs 4 in family, wounds 2 cops

2 children among the dead.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

New York man fatally stabs 4 in family, wounds 2 cops

US destroyer shoots down drones as attacks hit Red Sea shipping

American military logs four attacks against three separate commercial vessels.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 10:00 AM

US destroyer shoots down drones as attacks hit Red Sea shipping

Australian city junks bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games Games

With fewer countries interested in hosting the event, its long-term fate remains uncertain.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

Australian city junks bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games Games

Magnitude 6.9 quake latest to rattle southern Philippines

Series of strong quakes are all concentrated in the same area.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 08:00 AM

Magnitude 6.9 quake latest to rattle southern Philippines

Israel bombs Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians

More than 15,500 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory.

Monday, 04 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Israel bombs Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians

COP28 chief says no proof oil phase-out will fix climate

But Sultan Al Jaber admits move inevitable, calls for more pragmatic approaches.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 11:59 PM · 1 comment

COP28 chief says no proof oil phase-out will fix climate

‘Terrorist plot’ probe after deadly Paris stabbing

Police, security sources confirm attacker had posted video on social media at moment of attack.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

‘Terrorist plot’ probe after deadly Paris stabbing


New doubts over coral, safety at proposed Olympic surf venue

French Polynesians question need for reef-damaging structure for 2-day event.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

New doubts over coral, safety at proposed Olympic surf venue

9 killed in bus attack in northern Pakistan

No group claim responsibility, region has grappled with violence between Sunni, Shiite Muslim

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 09:00 PM

9 killed in bus attack in northern Pakistan

Indonesia volcano erupts, spews ash 3km into sky

Authorities warn local community to stay away from site.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 08:00 PM · 1 comment

Indonesia volcano erupts, spews ash 3km into sky

Vietnam lays out US$15.5 billion energy transition plan

Environmentalists say effort not enough to meet global standards.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 07:00 PM

Vietnam lays out US$15.5 billion energy transition plan

Chinese vessels ‘swarming’ off Philippines coast

No response was made to the radio challenges issued, Coast Guard says.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

Chinese vessels ‘swarming’ off Philippines coast

9 dead in attack on Peru gold mine, ministry says

Seven attackers have been apprehended, cops had ‘taken control of the situation’.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

9 dead in attack on Peru gold mine, ministry says

One dead after magnitude 7.6 quake rocks southern Philippines

Powerful tremor strikes off coast Mindanao at 32km depth, 4 major aftershocks follow.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

One dead after magnitude 7.6 quake rocks southern Philippines

Israel strikes Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians

Army says it had conducted more than 400 strikes, at least 240 people killed.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

Israel strikes Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians

German tourist stabbed to death in Paris ‘terror’ attack

Attack takes place close to Eiffel Tower on busy weekend night.

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

German tourist stabbed to death in Paris ‘terror’ attack

Bomb attack on Catholic mass in Philippines kills at least 3

Seven wounded, authorities investigating if incident linked to recent airstrike against militants.

 

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

Bomb attack on Catholic mass in Philippines kills at least 3