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Burkina Faso to recruit 5,000 soldiers to battle jihadists

This is the third time in less than a year the army has organised such a drive.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 04:20 PM

Burkina Faso to recruit 5,000 soldiers to battle jihadists

China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume talks

Beijing warns against using nuclear weapons.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 03:40 PM

China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume talks

Blinken to visit Central Asia as Ukraine war raises nerves

US latest in Western countries to court powers in the region after Russian invasion.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 03:00 PM

Blinken to visit Central Asia as Ukraine war raises nerves

Canadian privacy regulators launch TikTok probe

They are investigating Chinese platform’s use and collection of users’ personal information.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 02:20 PM

Pregnant US inmate seeks release because foetus is innocent

Natalia Harrell argues unborn baby held unlawfully under her murder charge.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 01:40 PM

Pregnant US inmate seeks release because foetus is innocent



Facebook, Instagram roll out paid subscription in 2 countries

Social media giants test users’ willingness to open wallets for extra features.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 01:00 PM

Facebook, Instagram roll out paid subscription in 2 countries

Asian markets mixed, Tokyo boosted by Bank of Japan nominee

Sydney, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Jakarta rise.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 12:20 PM

Asian markets mixed, Tokyo boosted by Bank of Japan nominee

Bank of Japan’s next chief says monetary easing ‘appropriate’

Kazuo Ueda to take helm in April.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 11:40 AM

Bank of Japan’s next chief says monetary easing ‘appropriate’

Warner Bros announces new ‘Lord of the Rings’ films

New studio chiefs strike deal to make more movies based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy books.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 11:00 AM

Warner Bros announces new ‘Lord of the Rings’ films

US stocks rebound from midday swoon as S&P 500 snaps losing streak

Solid results from Nvidia boost tech shares.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 10:20 AM

Japan inflation hits 4.2% in January

It is a level not seen since September 1981.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 09:40 AM

Japan inflation hits 4.2% in January

US, S. Korea hold ‘tabletop’ exercise on North’s nuclear threat

Delegations focus discussion on alliance deterrence to maintain peace and stability on the peninsula.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 09:00 AM

US, S. Korea hold ‘tabletop’ exercise on North’s nuclear threat

Boeing halts deliveries of 787 again on fuselage issue

Aerospace giant ‘conducting additional analysis’ on component, aviation regulator says.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 08:20 AM

Boeing halts deliveries of 787 again on fuselage issue

Man Utd beat Barcelona in Europa League clash of giants

Catalans can’t capitalise on perfect start at Old Trafford, as Red Devils progress to round of 16.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 07:40 AM

Man Utd beat Barcelona in Europa League clash of giants

Argentina registers second year of GDP growth

5.2% in 2022 is slower than 2021 expansion.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Argentina registers second year of GDP growth


Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO to lead World Bank

Ajay Banga is currently serving as vice-chairman at equity firm General Atlantic.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 11:40 PM

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO to lead World Bank

EU condemns Iran over death penalty for German

Grouping also expresses concern about the increasing number of its citizens in Tehran’s jails.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 11:00 PM

EU condemns Iran over death penalty for German

3 men arrested over N. Ireland police officer’s shooting

Politicians condemn attack as ‘outrageous and shameful’.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 10:20 PM

3 men arrested over N. Ireland police officer’s shooting

G7 mulls new Russia sanctions

US treasury secretary says Western ban imposed on Moscow is hurting the country badly.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 09:40 PM

G7 mulls new Russia sanctions

European Commission bans TikTok on official devices

Employees must remove the app by March 15.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 09:00 PM

European Commission bans TikTok on official devices

Violence flares around Gaza after deadly Israeli raid in West Bank

11 Palestinians killed and more than 80 wounded by gunfire.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 08:20 PM

Violence flares around Gaza after deadly Israeli raid in West Bank

Death toll from China mine collapse rises to five, dozens still missing

Landslides hinder recovery efforts. 

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 07:40 PM

Death toll from China mine collapse rises to five, dozens still missing

US seeks custody of Peru ex-president Toledo for extradition

He is facing corruption charges in the South American country.  

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 07:00 PM

US seeks custody of Peru ex-president Toledo for extradition

India’s troubled Adani invests in bankrupt Sri Lanka

Company to build two wind farms costing US$442 million.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 06:20 PM

India’s troubled Adani invests in bankrupt Sri Lanka

Chinese livestreamers flock outdoors for late-night tips

Online broadcasters brave harsh business and environmental conditions to earn livable wage.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 05:40 PM

Chinese livestreamers flock outdoors for late-night tips