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New quake hits Turkey, Syria, killing 6

6.4 magnitude tremor rocks Hatay.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 06:00 PM

New quake hits Turkey, Syria, killing 6

Rescuers climb Philippine volcano to reach plane crash site

The move is considered a ‘very risky operation’.  

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 05:20 PM

Rescuers climb Philippine volcano to reach plane crash site

2 endangered pink dolphins rescued from shallow Colombia river

Experts, after checking mother and calf, release them into deeper water within 17 minutes.       

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 04:40 PM

2 endangered pink dolphins rescued from shallow Colombia river

Botswana loses a third of rhino to poaching in five years

Hunters have killed 138 of these creatures between 2018 and last year. 

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 04:00 PM

Botswana loses a third of rhino to poaching in five years

Liverpool owner denies club is for sale

John Henry rubbishes speculation that the 19-time English champions are on the market.  

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 03:20 PM

Liverpool owner denies club is for sale



Asian markets fluctuate with rates set to go higher

Traders trying to gauge US economy outlook as data shows booming job market.        

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 02:40 PM

South Korean court recognises same-sex couple’s rights

Country does not recognise gay marriage.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 02:00 PM

South Korean court recognises same-sex couple’s rights

30 countries challenge IOC over ‘neutral’ Russian athletes

Govts says impartiality is nonexistent, given that sportmen are directly funded by their states.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 01:20 PM

30 countries challenge IOC over ‘neutral’ Russian athletes

Jane Fonda warns oceans are ‘dying’ amid UN treaty talks

She will deliver a petition demanding a treaty aimed at protecting and preserving oceans.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 12:40 PM

Jane Fonda warns oceans are ‘dying’ amid UN treaty talks

China ‘deeply concerned’ over Ukraine conflict, vows to ‘promote dialogue’

Beijing due to publish proposal this week aimed at finding 'political solution' to crisis.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 12:00 PM

China ‘deeply concerned’ over Ukraine conflict, vows to ‘promote dialogue’

US hurdles legend Greg Foster dead at age 64

He suffered from amyloidosis, a rare disease that causes organ damage.  

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 11:20 AM

US hurdles legend Greg Foster dead at age 64

UN Security Council ‘silence’ on N. Korea missiles ‘dangerous’, US says

China and Russia accused of having 'forced' body 'into silence'.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 10:40 AM

UN Security Council ‘silence’ on N. Korea missiles ‘dangerous’, US says

Australian miner BHP says China, India to boost demand

Commodity orders from both countries are expected to remain stable, even increase.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 10:00 AM

Australian miner BHP says China, India to boost demand

US prosecutors in Alec Baldwin case drop ‘enhancement’ charge

Offence carries potential five-year sentence.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 09:20 AM

US prosecutors in Alec Baldwin case drop ‘enhancement’ charge

Brazilians recount storm horror

40 people have been killed, dozens still missing.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 08:40 AM

Brazilians recount storm horror


UK police confirm body found in river is missing Nicola Bulley

Mortgage adviser’s found on a bench still dialled in to work conference call.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 08:00 AM

UK police confirm body found in river is missing Nicola Bulley

New quake hits Turkey and Syria, killing 3

More than 6,200 aftershocks have been recorded since Feb 6, leaving millions homeless.

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 07:20 AM

New quake hits Turkey and Syria, killing 3

Russian ship ‘mapped’ Dutch windparks

Netherlands intelligence says Moscow trying to understand North Sea energy supply organisation.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 11:40 PM

Russian ship ‘mapped’ Dutch windparks

Chinese delegation gets ‘warm reception’ in rare visit to Taipei

Officials exchange views on municipal issues such as culture, sports and tourism.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 10:50 PM

Chinese delegation gets ‘warm reception’ in rare visit to Taipei

Ireland warns against UK ‘playing politics’ with Northern Ireland talks

Boris Johnson threatens to undermine ‘sincere and substantial’ attempts by both sides to resolve dispute.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 10:00 PM

Ireland warns against UK ‘playing politics’ with Northern Ireland talks

Iran denies enriching uranium above 60%

Islamic republic’s spokesman warns against politicisation of UN nuclear watchdog role.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 09:10 PM

Iran denies enriching uranium above 60%

US reaffirms pledge to deliver jets to Turkey

Biden administration strongly supports upgrading existing F-16s, provide new ones.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 08:20 PM

US reaffirms pledge to deliver jets to Turkey

Vietnam shoe maker for Nike, Adidas to cut 6,000 jobs

Local authorities cite slump in orders.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 07:30 PM

Vietnam shoe maker for Nike, Adidas to cut 6,000 jobs

Beijing slams ‘false’ US allegations that China may arm Russia

Foreign Ministry spokesman urges Washington to ‘stop shifting blame’.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 06:40 PM

Beijing slams ‘false’ US allegations that China may arm Russia

Cyclone recovery expected to cost New Zealand billions

Govt pledges NZ$300 million, warns that this will only ‘scratch the surface’ of sum needed.  

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 05:50 PM

Cyclone recovery expected to cost New Zealand billions