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Kim says N. Korea must meet grain production goals ‘without fail’

Country’s leader orders ‘fundamental transformation’ of agriculture. 

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 11:20 AM

Kim says N. Korea must meet grain production goals ‘without fail’

White House says abortion pill ban would be ‘devastating’

Pro-life groups call on Texas judge to impose injunction withdrawing the frequently used mifepristone.  

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 10:40 AM

White House says abortion pill ban would be ‘devastating’

Justin Bieber tour dates cancelled

This follows last year’s announcement that he’s taking a break to recover from Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 10:00 AM

Justin Bieber tour dates cancelled

Panama’s supreme court rules against same-sex marriage

Judges say it is not a human right.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 09:20 AM

Panama’s supreme court rules against same-sex marriage

Ukrainians down Moscow’s attack drones with Red Army guns

Volunteers mount civil defence of Kyiv with 100-year-old machine guns.

Thursday, 02 Mar 2023 08:40 AM

Ukrainians down Moscow’s attack drones with Red Army guns



US drugmaker Eli Lilly says slashing insulin prices by 70%

Pharmaceutical giant wants to help Americans having difficulty navigating complex healthcare system.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 11:30 PM

US drugmaker Eli Lilly says slashing insulin prices by 70%

Over 100 hospitalised after new gas attacks on Iran girls’ schools

Govt official speaks of attempt to force closure of learning institutions for females.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 10:50 PM

Over 100 hospitalised after new gas attacks on Iran girls’ schools

Finland gives early greenlight to Nato entry

Increasing likelihood it will enter the alliance before Nordic neighbour Sweden.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 10:10 PM

Finland gives early greenlight to Nato entry

Carmaker Aston Martin’s losses almost triple

Luxury brand’s performance ‘negatively impacted by higher supply chain, logistics costs.’

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 09:30 PM

Britain’s Prince Harry loses home on royal estate

Former royals left with no UK base.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 08:50 PM

Britain’s Prince Harry loses home on royal estate

Lukashenko says Belarus fully supports Beijing’s Ukraine plan

Kremlin ally praises China initiative on international security to achieve peace.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 08:10 PM

Lukashenko says Belarus fully supports Beijing’s Ukraine plan

Singapore’s first-ever Olympic champion pulls out of SEA Games

Swimmer says not at top performance level, to focus on national service duties.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 07:30 PM

Singapore’s first-ever Olympic champion pulls out of SEA Games

Mexican troops probed over killing of 5 civilians

Authorities say US national, one of deceased.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 06:50 PM

Mexican troops probed over killing of 5 civilians

British Columbia first in Canada to provide free contraception

Province activates universal subsidy starting April 1 for all with health insurance.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 06:10 PM

Turkey earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Interior ministry says the displaced are taking refuge in more than 358,000 tents and container houses.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 05:30 PM

Turkey earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000


Sri Lanka workers defy strike ban to protest economic rescue plan

They stop work as govt imposes steep tax hikes to qualify for IMF bailout.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 04:50 PM

Sri Lanka workers defy strike ban to protest economic rescue plan

Chicago mayor loses re-election bid

Lori Lightfoot is the city’s first leader in 40 years to be defeated after one term.       

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 04:10 PM

Chicago mayor loses re-election bid

Group says foreign journalists in China restricted, tracked in 2022

Local sources reportedly suffered negative consequences for speaking to external media.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 03:30 PM

Group says foreign journalists in China restricted, tracked in 2022

FBI director says Covid ‘most likely’ caused by Wuhan lab accident

Intelligence agency chief accuses Chinese govt of trying to stall US efforts to investigate causes of pandemic.       

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 02:50 PM

FBI director says Covid ‘most likely’ caused by Wuhan lab accident

Mexican govt says Tesla to invest about US$5 billion in local plant

Electric car maker yet to confirm move, set to be major boost for country.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 02:10 PM

Mexican govt says Tesla to invest about US$5 billion in local plant

World not adequately prepared for disasters, report says

'Highly unlikely' Sendai Framework goals will be met by 2030 given current trends.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 01:30 PM

World not adequately prepared for disasters, report says

Asian markets rise as China data spur recovery hopes

Eyes are on a high-level Beijing meeting where officials will set annual economic growth targets.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 12:50 PM

Asian markets rise as China data spur recovery hopes

Train crash in Greece kills at least 32

Another 85 people are injured after collision causes derailment.         

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 12:10 PM

Train crash in Greece kills at least 32

Musk to update vision for Tesla at investor day

Mercurial entrepreneur promises to reveal Master Plan 3 entailing a ‘path to a fully sustainable energy future’.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 11:30 AM

Musk to update vision for Tesla at investor day

US officials say no evidence of Ukraine misusing aid

Military funding for Kyiv has topped US$50 billion since Russian invasion.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 10:50 AM

US officials say no evidence of Ukraine misusing aid