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British train drivers set to continue pay strike
Union says members have not had a salary hike for nearly five years.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 10:00 PM
British inventor Dyson loses Brexit libel claim
Judge rules claimant could not demonstrate he suffered financial loss as a result of report.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 09:10 PM
S. Africa throws port operator US$2.5 billion lifeline
Logistics firm Transnet gets monetary support to meet looming debt obligations.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 08:20 PM
India’s Modi offers to host UN climate talks in 2028
PM says all countries must fulfil targets and ‘work in unity’.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 07:30 PM
Russia opens new case against jailed politician Navalny
Authorities now accuse him of vandalism.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 06:40 PM
Myanmar ethnic minority fighters clash with military on major trade route
It results in blocked traffic, people fleeing from Myawaddy.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 05:50 PM
Japanese experimental nuclear fusion reactor inaugurated
It could be the answer to humanity’s future energy needs.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 05:00 PM
Hong Kong journalist group ‘concerned’ about reporter’s safety
Minnie Chan is alleged to have gone missing after attending a security forum in Beijing in late October.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 04:10 PM
Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions
New measure will take effect from February for two years.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 03:20 PM
Asia markets struggle even as US data fuels rate cut talk
Figures show Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index slowed further in October.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 02:30 PM
Japan scours seabed for US Osprey wreckage
Coastguard yet to find new leads despite massive search.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 01:40 PM
Double murderer executed in US state of Oklahoma
Phillip Hancock put to death by lethal injection at Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 12:50 PM
Royals mull response after names revealed in Harry and Meghan ‘racism’ row
The Daily Telegraph reports this could include legal action.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 12:00 PM
Blinken urges Israel to create safe zones in Gaza when fighting resumes
US top diplomat calls for protection plans to minimise further casualties of innocent Palestinians.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 11:10 AM
Opec+ further slashes oil output to boost flagging prices
But prices drop right after meeting of oil-producing nations.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 10:20 AM
Falling inflation gives equities a boost
Analysts are now betting on when the ECB will start to cut rates.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 09:30 AM
Trump gag order reimposed after flood of web insults
Judge says court staff are inundated with hundreds of threatening calls, messages every day.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 08:40 AM
Giddy Musk unveils Cybertruck in Tesla’s latest defiant bet
A standard model, available in 2025, costs US$49,000.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 07:50 AM
Israel frees 30 Palestinian prisoners in latest exchange
Captives released are minors and women.
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 07:00 AM
Former UK finance minister Alistair Darling dies aged 70
The Labour politician steered Britain through the 2008 financial crisis and resulting recession.
Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 11:40 PM
Ethiopia secures US$1.5 billion in debt relief
Country needs US$20 billion to rebuild after war that has claimed lives of around half a million people.
Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 10:50 PM
Sri Lanka inflation doubles ahead of debt deal
Consumer Price Index rises to 3.4% from 1.5% in October, mostly due to increases in electricity and water tariffs, fuel prices.
Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 10:00 PM
Cambodia PM says won’t develop dams on Mekong River
This comes after the govt scrapped a US$1.5 billion coal project in a protected reserve.
Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 09:10 PM