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Indonesia fuel depot fire death toll rises to 33

Health authorities says nearly a dozen more are in critical condition.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 05:40 PM

Indonesia fuel depot fire death toll rises to 33

Biden arrives in Canada to discuss trade, migration challenges

Both sides stress their close integration. 

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 05:00 PM

Biden arrives in Canada to discuss trade, migration challenges

China probes into 2 more football officials for corruption

Both are being investigated over ‘serious violations of the law’.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 04:20 PM

China probes into 2 more football officials for corruption

US firm says 5 Chinese workers in Beijing office detained

Mintz Group says it has not received any official legal notice regarding a case against the company.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 03:40 PM

US firm says 5 Chinese workers in Beijing office detained

Transgender women banned from female athletics events

Sebastian Coe says judgment in ‘best interests of our sport’.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 03:00 PM

Transgender women banned from female athletics events



US launches Syria strikes after contractor killed

Defence secretary says they were carried out against groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 02:20 PM

US launches Syria strikes after contractor killed

South Korea to seek extradition of crypto fugitive Do Kwon

Entrepreneur wanted for violations of the country’s capital markets act.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 01:40 PM

South Korea to seek extradition of crypto fugitive Do Kwon

Asian markets reverse after recent gains as bank fears linger

Turmoil forces Fed, other central financial institutions to change monetary police game plan.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 01:00 PM

Violence flares as French protesters vent fury at Macron reform

150 police officers were injured and scores of protesters arrested nationwide.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 12:20 PM

Violence flares as French protesters vent fury at Macron reform

US to charge Korean crypto fugitive after Montenegro arrest

Do Kwon, Han Chang-joon brought to state prosecutor’s office in Podgorica over document forgery.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 11:40 AM

US to charge Korean crypto fugitive after Montenegro arrest

Japan inflation slows to 3.1% in February

It comes after government introduced relief measures for soaring energy bills.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 11:00 AM

Japan inflation slows to 3.1% in February

Trump gave ‘false expectation’ of arrest, prosecutor says

Tensions build over possible indictment.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 10:20 AM

Trump gave ‘false expectation’ of arrest, prosecutor says

Ronaldo breaks men’s international caps record

He scores a double in Portugal’s 4-0 rout of Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifying.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 09:40 AM

Ronaldo breaks men’s international caps record

N. Korea tests new underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’

KCNA says it is designed to unleash ‘radioactive tsunami’ to destroy enemy naval vessels.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 09:00 AM

N. Korea tests new underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’

Kane makes history as England squeeze past Italy in Euro opener

Azzurri unable to take advantage of Luke Shaw’s sending off.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 08:20 AM

Kane makes history as England squeeze past Italy in Euro opener


Brazil police raid leaves 11 dead in favela near Rio

They include the suspected leader of a crime gang.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 07:40 AM

Brazil police raid leaves 11 dead in favela near Rio

UEFA probes into Barcelona refereeing scandal

After charges against club, footballing body launches investigations into a ‘potential violation’ of its legal framework.

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

UEFA probes into Barcelona refereeing scandal

UK jury finds Nigerian politician guilty of organ harvesting plot

The conviction is for tricking a vulnerable person to obtain his kidney. 

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 11:40 PM

UK jury finds Nigerian politician guilty of organ harvesting plot

S.Africa art show highlights destructive ties between humans and nature

Wildlife-themed exhibition aims to ‘psychologically challenge’, make a ‘deep impression’. 

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 11:00 PM

S.Africa art show highlights destructive ties between humans and nature

Controversial gold mine reopens in Thailand

Observers say owners may have learnt their lesson in community engagement.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 10:20 PM

Controversial gold mine reopens in Thailand

Toshiba to go private as board accepts US$15 billion takeover bid

The buyout will be financed by share purchases, bank loans. 

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 09:40 PM

Toshiba to go private as board accepts US$15 billion takeover bid

After Fed, European central banks hike rates

Switzerland, Norway take measures to tackle inflation. 

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 09:00 PM

After Fed, European central banks hike rates

Russia’s ex-leader says arrest of Putin abroad would be ‘declaration of war’

Dmitry Medvedev warns that Moscow would attack any country who did this.  

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 08:20 PM

Russia’s ex-leader says arrest of Putin abroad would be ‘declaration of war’

India’s Rahul Gandhi found guilty of defamation over Modi remark

Comments made during the 2019 election campaign are seen as insulting to his opponent.  

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 07:40 PM

India’s Rahul Gandhi found guilty of defamation over Modi remark

French unions dig in after Macron defends pension reform

President’s popularity at its lowest level since the Yellow Vest protests four years ago.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 07:00 PM

French unions dig in after Macron defends pension reform