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Rising panic over blocked imports in crisis-hit Pakistan

Business chiefs warn that failure to lift ban will leave millions jobless.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 11:59 PM

Rising panic over blocked imports in crisis-hit Pakistan

Lebih 31,600 orang maut dalam gempa bumi di Turkiye

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 11:30 PM

Lebih 31,600 orang maut dalam gempa bumi di Turkiye

Turkey-Syria quake toll rises above 35,000

Rescue teams start to wind down the search for survivors.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 11:20 PM

Turkey-Syria quake toll rises above 35,000

London’s Heathrow enjoys best start since before Covid

 Demand is rebounding after the lifting of Covid lockdowns and last year’s wage strike.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 10:30 PM

London’s  Heathrow enjoys best start since before Covid

Protesters, rights groups condemn closure of Cambodian news outlet

This comes after prime minister’s order to Voice of Democracy over an erroneous report about his son.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 09:40 PM

Protesters, rights groups condemn closure of Cambodian news outlet



Ex-CEO Braun denies ‘all charges’ in Wirecard fraud trial

The 53-year-old is accused of market manipulation, false accounting, and breach of trust.  

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 08:50 PM

Ex-CEO Braun denies ‘all charges’ in Wirecard fraud trial

High-ranking Indonesia police official sentenced to death for murder

Two-star general found guilty of killing his bodyguard.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 08:00 PM

High-ranking Indonesia police official sentenced to death for murder

Syria’s Assad may consider more border crossings for quake aid

Damascus could allow disaster relief convoys to reach victims in rebel-held territories.  

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 07:10 PM

Syria’s Assad may consider more border crossings for quake aid

China says US balloons entered airspace ‘more than 10 times’ since 2022

This comes after an alleged Chinese surveillance craft was shot down over America.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 06:20 PM

China says US balloons entered airspace ‘more than 10 times’ since 2022

Berlin film fest promises starry nights, meaty fare

11-day-event will screen 9 new movies about Ukrainian life in wartime.  

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 05:30 PM

Berlin film fest promises starry nights, meaty fare

Australian cafe offers US$140 cup of coffee

Black Jaguar is hailed as one of the world’s finest joe.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 04:40 PM

Australian cafe offers US$140 cup of coffee

3 injured in axe attack at Kazakh middle school

Officials say perpetrator was under psychiatric monitoring before assault.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 03:50 PM

3 injured in axe attack at Kazakh middle school

Portugal lifts lid on child sex abuse by Catholic clergy

Pope Francis is under pressure to tackle scandals resulting from reports of paedophilia.  

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 02:30 PM

Portugal lifts lid on child sex abuse by Catholic clergy

Philippine coast guard accuses Chinese ship of using ‘laser light’

Manila also says vessel made ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ 20km from its marine base in the Spratly Islands.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 01:40 PM

Philippine coast guard accuses Chinese ship of using ‘laser light’

Singapore maintains 2023 GDP growth forecast, spurred by China reopening

Analysts use republic as a barometer due to its dependence on international trade.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 12:50 PM

Singapore maintains 2023 GDP growth forecast, spurred by China reopening


US contacted China over ‘spy balloon’, says Pentagon

Beijing offended by airship attack, does not respond to Washington.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 12:00 PM

US contacted China over ‘spy balloon’, says Pentagon

Storm leaves thousands without power in New Zealand

Weather conditions prevent repair efforts to network, says govt.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 11:10 AM

Storm leaves thousands without power in New Zealand

Israel says it will legalise 9 West Bank settlements

Netanyahu also says he wants to revoke nationality of ‘terrorists’.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 10:20 AM

Israel says it will legalise 9 West Bank settlements

On climate, most corporations more talk than action

Think tanks uncover how committed multinationals really are to reducing CO2 emissions.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 09:30 AM

On climate, most corporations more talk than action

Cyprus ex-foreign minister Christodoulides elected president

Former top diplomat likely to take hard line on talks to resolve dispute with Turkish-backed north.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 08:40 AM

Cyprus ex-foreign minister Christodoulides elected president

Botswana threatens to cut ties with diamond giant De Beers

President Masisi is also using the anticipated talks as a general election bargaining chip.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 07:50 AM

Botswana threatens to cut ties with diamond giant De Beers

US shoots down 4th object, this time over Lake Huron

Washington only accusing China of first incursion, as Republican lawmakers ratchet up the tension.

Monday, 13 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

US shoots down 4th object, this time over Lake Huron

France hits out at ‘Black Panther’ over depiction of its army

Minister condemns movie’s portrayal of the country’s military forces.

Sunday, 12 Feb 2023 11:50 PM

France hits out at ‘Black Panther’ over depiction of its army

UK police charge teen over violence outside migrant hotel

19-year-old arrested for beating an emergency worker.  

Sunday, 12 Feb 2023 11:00 PM

UK police charge teen over violence outside migrant hotel

Olympic chief Bach shares ‘grief, human suffering’ of Ukrainian athletes

However, he stresses that individual govts cannot decide who takes part in global sporting competitions.

Sunday, 12 Feb 2023 10:10 PM

Olympic chief Bach shares ‘grief, human suffering’ of Ukrainian athletes