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Japan space agency likely penetrated by cyber attack

Officials say potentially compromised server does not deal with sensitive information.

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 03:20 PM

Japan space agency likely penetrated by cyber attack

Jimmy Carter, 99, makes rare appearance with presidents for wife’s memorial

Frail-looking ex-leader arrived in wheelchair, did not speak at event.

 

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 02:30 PM

Jimmy Carter, 99, makes rare appearance with presidents for wife’s memorial

Australia officer charged with manslaughter after tasering 95-year-old

33-year-old senior constable has also been accused of various counts of assault.

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 01:40 PM

Australia officer charged with manslaughter after tasering 95-year-old

G7 calls on Huthis to stop threats to shipping

Bloc also urges release of Israeli-linked cargo vessel M/V Galaxy Leader and its crew.

 

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 12:50 PM

G7 calls on Huthis to stop threats to shipping

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, dies at 99

Berkshire Hathaway says its vice-chairman 'died peacefully' in hospital.

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 12:00 PM

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, dies at 99



Suffering from flu, Pope Francis cancels COP28 trip

86-year-old accepts doctors’ advice to skip conference with ‘great regret’, says Vatican.

 

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 11:10 AM

Suffering from flu, Pope Francis cancels COP28 trip

Developing world needs ‘radical’ surge in climate investment, say UN experts

Research authors call for critical near-term action.

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 10:20 AM

Developing world needs ‘radical’ surge in climate investment, say UN experts

US Fed officials encouraged by ‘progress’ on inflation

Central bank has recently voted to hold its key lending rate at a 22-year high.

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 09:30 AM

US Fed officials encouraged by ‘progress’ on inflation

Amazon releases AI chatbot called ‘Q’

Service costs S$20 monthly per user.

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 08:40 AM

Amazon releases AI chatbot called ‘Q’

Oil prices rebound on mixed day for US stocks

Opec and its key allies gear up for a delayed meeting tomorrow.

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 07:50 AM

Oil prices rebound on mixed day for US stocks

12 more Gaza hostages freed as mediators seek lasting truce

2 Thais among the dozen captives released.

Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

12 more Gaza hostages freed as mediators seek lasting truce

Madagascar detains 2 colonels over election mutiny

The accused are charged with ‘threatening state security’.

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 11:30 PM

Madagascar detains 2 colonels over election mutiny

Russian court extends detention of US journalist Gershkovich

Correspondent’s employer, the Wall Street Journal, calls his immediate release.

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 10:40 PM

Russian court extends detention of US journalist Gershkovich

Virgin set for first long-haul flight with low-carbon fuel

Environmental groups pan event as ‘greenwashing’.         

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 09:50 PM

Virgin set for first long-haul flight with low-carbon fuel

France to ban smoking on beaches and close to schools

Govt aims to create first tobacco-free generation by 2032.

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 09:00 PM

France to ban smoking on beaches and close to schools


Paris to near-double metro ticket price during Olympics

Transport authority says surcharge necessary to help cover cost of running urban transport with millions more visitors.         

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 08:10 PM

Paris to near-double metro ticket price during Olympics

EasyJet returns to profit but warns of Gaza war impact

British no-frills airline gives upbeat outlook despite potential effects from Israel-Hamas conflict.

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 07:20 PM

EasyJet returns to profit but warns of Gaza war impact

Taiwan’s Foxconn plans to invest US$1.54 billion more in India

This comes as the tech giant seeks to diversify production away from China.                     

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 06:30 PM

Taiwan’s Foxconn plans to invest US$1.54 billion more in India

Japan trials over-the-counter ‘morning-after’ pill

Campaigners say scheme too restrictive, urges freer access to contraceptives.

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 05:40 PM

Japan trials over-the-counter ‘morning-after’ pill

Indian rescuers just 5m from 41 trapped in tunnel

Military engineers, miners working by hand to dig through rock and rubble.         

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 04:50 PM

Indian rescuers just 5m from 41 trapped in tunnel

Australia bans disposable vape imports from Jan 1

The move is aimed at reversing an increase in vaping among young people.        

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 04:00 PM

Australia bans disposable vape imports from Jan 1

Tesla sues Swedish state over strike fallout

Electric carmaker asks courts to compel transport agency to ensure licence plates for its new cars are delivered.        

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 03:20 PM

Tesla sues Swedish state over strike fallout

Judge orders ex-Binance chief to remain in US

Ruling against Changpeng Zhao follows guilty plea to money-laundering charges.

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 02:30 PM

Judge orders ex-Binance chief to remain in US

China navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drills

Beijing sends 3 vessels as border conflict strains ties between the nations.

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 01:40 PM

China navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drills

Fast-fashion giant Shein applies to go public in US

Offering, one of the biggest in years, could come in 2024.

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 12:50 PM

Fast-fashion giant Shein applies to go public in US