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Thai PM dissolves parliament, calls for polls

Vote to pit unpopular Prayut Chan-O-Cha and Paetongtarn, daughter of ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 09:00 PM

Thai PM dissolves parliament, calls for polls

China says ICC should avoid ‘double standards’ after Putin warrant

Beijing urges respect for immunity for heads of state.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 08:20 PM

Traces of missing Thai radioactive matter located in foundry

Govt officials conduct tests to check radiation levels in surrounding area.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 07:40 PM

Traces of missing Thai radioactive matter located in foundry

Kenya police out in force for opposition rallies

Residents suffering from costlier basic necessities.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 07:00 PM

Kenya police out in force for opposition rallies

South Africa braces for nationwide protests

Heavy police presence to deal with any possible violence.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 06:20 PM

South Africa braces for nationwide protests



S. Korean actor Yoo Ah-in to appear for questioning over alleged drug use

The 36-year-old is set to appear before police on Friday after testing positive for four banned substances.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 05:40 PM

S. Korean actor Yoo Ah-in to appear for questioning over alleged drug use

Ex-Taiwan president Ma to make historic trip to China

Former leader has not made plans to meet Chinese government officials, spokesman says.         

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 05:00 PM

Ex-Taiwan president Ma to make historic trip to China

What to expect if Trump is indicted

Days ahead could see a former US president indicted for the first time ever.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 04:20 PM

What to expect if Trump is indicted

Xi calls for ‘severe punishment’ after 9 Chinese killed in C. Africa

Chinese president orders all-out effort to treat the wounded, handle the aftermath in a timely manner.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 03:40 PM

Xi calls for ‘severe punishment’ after 9 Chinese killed in C. Africa

US regulator sells failed Signature Bank assets to another lender

Financial institution has deposits of US$88.6 billion as of December 31, 2022.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 03:00 PM

US regulator sells failed Signature Bank assets to another lender

UN to deliver diagnosis, prescription for climate crisis

Science has determined that devastating impacts are happening more quickly.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 02:20 PM

UN to deliver diagnosis, prescription for climate crisis

North Korea’s Kim leads ‘nuclear counterattack’ simulation drill

Seoul reports a short-range ballistic missile flying 800km before landing in Sea of Japan.         

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 01:40 PM

North Korea’s Kim leads ‘nuclear counterattack’ simulation drill

Hong Kong asylum seekers fear deportation under tightened policy

Under new rules, people with rejected applications but awaiting appeals court verdicts can be expelled.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 01:00 PM

Hong Kong asylum seekers fear deportation under tightened policy

Ex-US Marine accused of helping China lured to Australia, says lawyer

Daniel Edmund Duggan’s case adjourned until May.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 12:20 PM

Ex-US Marine accused of helping China lured to Australia, says lawyer

Florida bill to limit teaching on menstruation

Groups decry draft law.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 11:40 AM

Florida bill to limit teaching on menstruation


IDB predicts ‘difficult’ 2023 for Latin America

Inter-American Development Bank projects 1% growth for region due to global uncertainty.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 11:00 AM

IDB predicts ‘difficult’ 2023 for Latin America

Alcaraz routs Medvedev for Indian Wells title, returns to no. 1

Spanish teen ends Russian’s 19-match winning streak.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 10:20 AM

Alcaraz routs Medvedev for Indian Wells title, returns to no. 1

Colombia suspends ceasefire with drug cartel

Govt says clan behind harassment and attacks on people

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 09:40 AM

Colombia suspends ceasefire with drug cartel

UBS takes over Credit Suisse in move to calm markets

Shareholders to get 0.76 Swiss francs per share.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 09:00 AM

UBS takes over Credit Suisse in move to calm markets

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over lack of Covid vaccination

Six-time champion has not played in the city since fourth-round exit in 2019.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 08:20 AM

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over lack of Covid vaccination

US Fed, other central banks move to boost global dollar liquidity

Special drive to launch today.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 07:40 AM

Macron wants pensions reform to complete ‘democratic journey’

Parliament to adopt legislation today unless one of 2 motions of no-confidence in government passes.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Macron wants pensions reform to complete ‘democratic journey’

Islamic Jihad says Israel killed commander in Syria

Group says assassination carried out by shooting.

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 12:00 AM

Islamic Jihad says Israel killed commander in Syria

Israeli-Palestinian talks in Egypt aim to ‘restore calm’

Meeting aims to ‘break cycle of violence’.

Sunday, 19 Mar 2023 11:10 PM

Israeli-Palestinian talks in Egypt aim to ‘restore calm’

Kenya police ban cost-of-living protest by opposition

Organisers vow to go ahead with rallies.

Sunday, 19 Mar 2023 10:20 PM

Kenya police ban cost-of-living protest by opposition