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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New York man fatally stabs 4 in family, wounds 2 cops
2 children among the dead.
Monday, 04 Dec 2023 11:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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