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UN calls for release of Hong Kong rights activist Ho
The 71-year-old lawyer is critically ill.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 11:40 PM
Alibaba to split into 6 groups, separate IPOs expected
Restructuring intended to unlock ‘shareholder value, foster market competitiveness’.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 11:00 PM
Credit Suisse ex-chairman says owes nothing after debacle
Pressure is growing for the bank’s bosses to be held accountable for its failings.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 10:20 PM
Fencers ask Bach to uphold ban on Russian athletes
Sportsmen say ‘competing under a neutral flag’ is implausible.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 09:40 PM
Guinness maker Diageo names Debra Crew as CEO
She will take the reins in July.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 09:00 PM
Belgium arrests 8 in ‘terror attack’ probe
Source says suspects are ‘very young radicalised people’ thought to belong to a jihadist movement.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 08:20 PM
‘Whistleblower’ grandson of S. Korean dictator detained for drug use
New York-based Chun Woo-won is said to suffer from depression.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 07:40 PM
Russia says oil sales to India soar amid Ukraine conflict
Crude product blocked from European market goes to Moscow-friendly countries.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 07:00 PM
Germany rolls out red carpet for Charles III’s first foreign visit
Berlin hails monarch’s attempt to build post-Brexit bridges as an ‘important European gesture’.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 06:20 PM
Founder of Afghan girls’ school project arrested in Kabul
Matiullah Wesa is beaten, forcefully taken away outside a mosque on Monday evening.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 05:40 PM
Kim calls for ramping up N.Korea’s ‘weapon-grade nuclear material’
Pyongyang unveils a new tactical warhead.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 05:00 PM
Russia fires anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan
Drill comes week after PM Fumio Kishida visited Ukraine.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 04:20 PM
Xi hails Middle East thaw
Beijing promotes dialogue between Iran, Saudi Arabia to strengthen ‘regional unity, cooperation’.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 03:40 PM
Japanese boxing champion Murata hangs up gloves
Country’s star pugilist announces his retirement.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 03:00 PM
Former Fugees member standing trial in global 1MDB conspiracy
Pras Michel faces 12 charges linked to illegal contributions to president Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 02:20 PM
Asian shares up as bank crisis fears ease
Economic slowdown in China likely to drag global growth down, say analysts.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 01:40 PM
Scottish parliament poised to confirm Yousaf as first minister
He narrowly beats out two SNP rivals by securing 52% of the votes.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 01:00 PM
France braces for new strike turmoil as Macron defiant
10th such mobilisation since protests started in mid-January.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 12:20 PM
Mexico sanctioned for not protecting endangered porpoise
This prevents country from exporting millions of dollars worth of regulated animal and plant products globally.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 11:40 AM
China-Taiwan battle lines run through Latin America
Taipei races to woo allies after Honduras severed ties with it.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 11:00 AM
Strong winds drive early Spain wildfire
Blaze ravages 4,300ha of mostly forest, forces 1,800 people from their homes.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 10:20 AM
US charges crypto giant Binance with breaking trade rules
It is accused of failing to uphold standards required of a company operating as a derivatives market.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 09:40 AM
Chelsea say Abramovich sanctions a factor in losses
Impact on financial results to be felt ‘in the following years’.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 09:00 AM