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China raises defence budget 7.2% for 2023

Outgoing premier warns of growing 'external' threats to Beijing’s rise.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 02:00 PM

China raises defence budget 7.2% for 2023

China sets lowest growth target in years as parliament kicks off

Beijing aims for 'around 5%' expansion.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 01:10 PM

China sets lowest growth target in years as parliament kicks off

More protests over Greek rail disaster as first victims buried

Students, railway employees to rally in capital on Sunday to demand answers.         

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 12:20 PM

More protests over Greek rail disaster as first victims buried

Saudi executes 2 men amid death penalty spike

One was killed for sodomising minors, says state media.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 11:30 AM

Saudi executes 2 men amid death penalty spike

UN urges resettlement of quake-hit Syrian refugees from Turkey

UNHCR appeals to states to expedite arrivals and departures.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 10:40 AM

UN urges resettlement of quake-hit Syrian refugees from Turkey



Prince Harry says always felt ‘different’ from other UK royals

He says wife Meghan 'saved' him.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 09:50 AM

Prince Harry says always felt ‘different’ from other UK royals

Israel minister walks back call for Palestinian town to be ‘wiped out’

Word was wrong, says Bezalel Smotrich.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 09:00 AM

Israel minister walks back call for Palestinian town to be ‘wiped out’

Iraq customs ordered to start enforcing alcohol import ban

New law sets fines of between 10 million and 25 million dinars or violations.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 08:10 AM

Iraq customs ordered to start enforcing alcohol import ban

Self-help author Marianne Williamson announces White House challenge to Biden

Iconoclastic writer is first Democrat to officially enter 2024 race.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 07:20 AM

Self-help author Marianne Williamson announces White House challenge to Biden

Coronation oil for Charles III consecrated in Jerusalem

Patriarch of Jerusalem conducts ritual at Church of Holy Sepulchre.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 12:00 AM

Coronation oil for Charles III consecrated in Jerusalem

EU parliament chief urges Ukraine membership talks this year

Zelensky thanks Metsola for drumming up support for application.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 11:20 PM

EU parliament chief urges Ukraine membership talks this year

Iran announces discovery of large lithium deposit

Islamic Republic's ministry of industry says reserve believed to hold ‘8.5 million tonnes’ of metal.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 10:40 PM

Iran announces discovery of large lithium deposit

German firm in talks to build tank plant in Ukraine

Rheinmetall says proposed plant could turn out 400 Panther tanks yearly.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 10:00 PM

German firm in talks to build tank plant in Ukraine

Pakistan’s Lahore bans Women’s Day march

Amnesty International says Lahore’s decision ‘amounts to unlawful restriction of right to assembly.’

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 09:20 PM

Pakistan’s Lahore bans Women’s Day march

Russia defence chief inspects front line as Bakhmut battle rages

US offers to pump more money for Kyiv’s survival.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 08:40 PM

Russia defence chief inspects front line as Bakhmut battle rages


Ecuador prosecutors request house arrest for ex-president

Moreno denies corruption charges.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 08:00 PM

Ecuador prosecutors request house arrest for ex-president

Hundreds of migrants flee Tunisia after president’s crackdown

Saied says West African’s behind most crime in North African country.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 07:20 PM

Hundreds of migrants flee Tunisia after president’s crackdown

US ignores Russia warning on arms as Biden meets Scholz

America offers Kyiv further US$400 million in security assistance.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 06:40 PM

US ignores Russia warning on arms as Biden meets Scholz

Governor, others shot in latest attack on Philippine politicians

Gunmen open fire on provincial official as he distributes aid to constituents.         

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 06:00 PM

Governor, others shot in latest attack on Philippine politicians

UN chief slams rich countries’ ‘vicious’ tactics against poor

Wealthy nations should provide US$500 billion a year to help others 'trapped in vicious cycles', says Antonio Guterres.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 05:20 PM

UN chief slams rich countries’ ‘vicious’ tactics against poor

‘Saving Private Ryan’ actor Tom Sizemore dead at 61

He was removed from life support yesterday after suffering a brain aneurysm in February. 

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 04:40 PM

‘Saving Private Ryan’ actor Tom Sizemore dead at 61

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted under national security law

Chow Hang-tung, Tang Ngok-kwan and Tsui Hon-kwong accused of ‘failing to comply with notice to provide information’ to authorities.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 04:00 PM

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted under national security law

Iraq issues arrest warrants in ‘heist of the century’

Four former officials accused of stealing US$2.5 billion in public funds.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 03:20 PM

Iraq issues arrest warrants in ‘heist of the century’

Ex-Goldman banker Leissner ordered to surrender US$44 million, Celsius shares

Ownership of energy drink company remains in dispute.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 02:48 PM

Ex-Goldman banker Leissner ordered to surrender US$44 million, Celsius shares

Hatching leatherback turtles get helping hand on Thai beach

Prin Uthaisangchai, 12, producing short documentary on snappers.

Saturday, 04 Mar 2023 02:40 PM