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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Amazon releases AI chatbot called ‘Q’
Service costs S$20 monthly per user.
Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 08:40 AM
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
12 more Gaza hostages freed as mediators seek lasting truce
2 Thais among the dozen captives released.
Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 07:00 AM
Madagascar detains 2 colonels over election mutiny
The accused are charged with ‘threatening state security’.
Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 11:30 PM
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
Virgin set for first long-haul flight with low-carbon fuel
Environmental groups pan event as ‘greenwashing’.
Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 09:50 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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