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US says China arming Russia is still ‘on the table’

Washington hopes to use Beijing prizing its international standing as a bargaining chip.

Friday, 03 Mar 2023 11:50 AM

US says China arming Russia is still ‘on the table’

Time US adults spend on TikTok closes in on Netflix

Video-hosting app is addictive for American users aged 25 to 54.

Friday, 03 Mar 2023 11:10 AM

Time US adults spend on TikTok closes in on Netflix

6-year-old shot by younger boy in Canada

Police say boy’s injuries are serious but not life-threatening.

Friday, 03 Mar 2023 10:30 AM

6-year-old shot by younger boy in Canada

Fed official warns of more rate hikes on ‘too hot’ data

Policymakers concerned about wage growth, as it feeds into inflation through labour costs.

Friday, 03 Mar 2023 09:50 AM

Prominent US lawyer found guilty of murdering wife, son

Jury convicts on ‘overwhelming’ evidence Alex Murdaugh gunned down his family with a shotgun and an assault rifle.

Friday, 03 Mar 2023 09:10 AM

Prominent US lawyer found guilty of murdering wife, son



EU pledges US$860 million to combat threat to oceans

US envoy John Kerry says it is time for real commitments and action, not talk.

Friday, 03 Mar 2023 08:30 AM

EU pledges US$860 million to combat threat to oceans

Nigeria presidential election drama heads to the courts

Losing candidates accuse president-elect of massive vote-rigging and a ‘rape of democracy’.

Friday, 03 Mar 2023 07:50 AM

Nigeria presidential election drama heads to the courts

S. Africa’s Pistorius up for parole in girlfriend’s murder

Hearing to take place on March 31, lawyer says.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 11:50 PM

S. Africa’s Pistorius up for parole in girlfriend’s murder

France to gradually pull troops from Africa, says Macron

He says Paris will significantly reduce military presence in continent, ending age of Francafrique.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 11:10 PM

France to gradually pull troops from Africa, says Macron

Apple to spend extra €1 billion on Munich chip hub

Investment to be spread over next six years.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 10:30 PM

Apple to spend extra €1 billion on Munich chip hub

Eurozone inflation falls less than expected

Food prices rise by 15% in February.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 09:50 PM

Eurozone inflation falls less than expected

Controversial Israeli legal reforms spark fears for economy

Hi-tech, financial sectors worry foreign investors will be scared off.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 09:10 PM

Controversial Israeli legal reforms spark fears for economy

Denmark’s Little Mermaid defaced with Russian flag

Puzzled tourists photograph vandalised statue early today.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 08:30 PM

Denmark’s Little Mermaid defaced with Russian flag

Indonesian football postpones match between stadium tragedy rivals

Liga 1 to announce new date for Arema FC v Persebaya Surabaya soon.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 07:50 PM

Indonesian football postpones match between stadium tragedy rivals

Scholz vows to ramp up Germany’s armaments industry

He says Berlin cannot call for peace without supplying ammunition for Ukraine’s defence.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 07:10 PM

Scholz vows to ramp up Germany’s armaments industry


Greece seeks answers over deadliest train tragedy as toll rises

Collision blamed on ‘human error’, sparking angry protests.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 06:30 PM

Greece seeks answers over deadliest train tragedy as toll rises

Costa Rica and Ecuador sign commercial treaty

The move is a nod towards a ‘path of open trade’ between both countries. 

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 05:50 PM

Costa Rica and Ecuador sign commercial treaty

Sunken Philippine tanker leaks industrial fuel oil into sea

Locals fear spill might affect marine biodiversity, fishermen’s livelihoods.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 05:10 PM

Sunken Philippine tanker leaks industrial fuel oil into sea

Indian PM calls for unity at G20 dominated by Ukraine issues

Narendra Modi says gathering must focus on bridging differences over war.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 04:30 PM

Indian PM calls for unity at G20 dominated by Ukraine issues

US sells Taiwan US$619 million worth of F-16 munitions

Washington supports Taipei’s efforts to boost its self-defence capabilities.  

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 03:50 PM

US sells Taiwan US$619 million worth of F-16 munitions

Joni Mitchell honoured at star-studded concert gala

Pioneering singer-songwriter receives Gershwin Prize for contributions to popular music.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 03:10 PM

Joni Mitchell honoured at star-studded concert gala

Indonesia parents seek justice after cough syrup crisis

Grieving relatives launch class action suit over toxic chemicals found in medicine.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 02:30 PM

Ukraine war set to dominate G20 meeting in India

Western delegates will try to discourage China from supplying arms to Russia.  

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 01:50 PM

Ukraine war set to dominate G20 meeting in India

Vo Van Thuong confirmed as new Vietnam president

Usually rock-solid national assembly in turmoil as anti-corruption purge takes toll.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 01:10 PM

Vo Van Thuong confirmed as new Vietnam president

Kandinsky masterpiece sells for record US$45 million

Artwork heralds the Russian painter’s move towards abstraction. 

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 12:00 PM

Kandinsky masterpiece sells for record US$45 million