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Japan to start releasing treated water from Fukushima

Tokyo awaiting United Nations report before dislodging filtered waste.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 12:20 PM

Japan to start releasing treated water from Fukushima

Rashford’s hot streak fuels Man Utd revival

Striker in good form ahead of Manchester derby tomorrow.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 11:40 AM

Rashford’s hot streak fuels Man Utd revival

Peru closes tourist hub airport as nationwide protests persist

Tensions escalate in Andean city Cusco.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 11:00 AM

Peru closes tourist hub airport as nationwide protests persist

Benin pro-govt parties win parliament majority

Bloc wins 81 seats, opposition secures 28.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 10:20 AM

Benin pro-govt parties win parliament majority

Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54

She was earlier hospitalised with cardiac arrest.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 10:06 AM

Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54



Financial tightening yet to ‘bite’ unemployment, IMF says

Central banks have some way to go in inflation battle, chief says.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 09:40 AM

Financial tightening yet to ‘bite’ unemployment, IMF says

Canada, Japan agree to boost security, economic ties

Ottawa can be reliable supplier of not just energy, but critical minerals of commodities and resources, Justin Trudeau says.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 09:00 AM

Canada, Japan agree to boost security, economic ties

Somali leader urges people to flush out Al-Shabaab ‘bedbugs’

Public tired of massacres, killings, president says.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 08:20 AM

Somali leader urges people to flush out Al-Shabaab ‘bedbugs’

Portugal star Felix sent off in Chelsea debut

23-year-old catches Fulham’s Kenny Tete on the shin.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 07:40 AM

Portugal star Felix sent off in Chelsea debut

Argentina ends 2022 with 94.8% inflation, highest in 32 years

Price rises steepest in clothing and footwear at more than 120%, Indec says.

Friday, 13 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Argentina ends 2022 with 94.8% inflation, highest in 32 years

UAE agrees to roll over Pakistan debt, add US$1 billion more

Agreement comes as Islamabad grapples with major foreign exchange crisis.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 11:59 PM

UAE agrees to roll over Pakistan debt, add US$1 billion more

Harry tell-all book ‘Spare’ sells 1.4 million copies on first day

First opinion poll since the memoir’s publication shows prince’s popularity in UK continues to nosedive.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 11:30 PM

Harry tell-all book ‘Spare’ sells 1.4 million copies on first day

Second Greek Jewish memorial vandalised in Thessaloniki

Holocaust mural defaced by swastikas, fascist symbols.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 10:50 PM

Second Greek Jewish memorial vandalised in Thessaloniki

WHO alert on Indian cough syrups blamed for Uzbek deaths

UN agency says the products, manufactured by Marion Biotech, are ‘substandard’.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 10:10 PM

WHO alert on Indian cough syrups blamed for Uzbek deaths

Last Ukraine doctors offer lifeline in shell-ridden Bakhmut

5 medical professionals cater to 8,000 people.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 09:30 PM

Last Ukraine doctors offer lifeline in shell-ridden Bakhmut


Casinos, fake prophet marred Sri Lanka’s World Cup

Sports Minister says will study, act on report.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 08:50 PM

Casinos, fake prophet marred Sri Lanka’s World Cup

‘Relentless cyclones’ continue to batter California

US state struggles with massive floods and landslides.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 08:10 PM

‘Relentless cyclones’ continue to batter California

French oil workers’ union calls for strikes over pensions

Walkouts planned for January 19 and 26 and February 6.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 07:30 PM

French oil workers’ union calls for strikes over pensions

US vows to defend space with Japan, deploy mobile Marines as China worries grow

American defence secretary says unit to be in place by 2025.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 06:50 PM

US vows to defend space with Japan, deploy mobile Marines as China worries grow

More protests in Peru as US calls for ‘restraint’

Demonstrators block roads and hold mass funerals for those killed in violent rallies.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 06:10 PM

More protests in Peru as US calls for ‘restraint’

Australian state leader admits wearing Nazi uniform

Dominic Perrottet expresses shame for his actions.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 05:30 PM

Australian state leader admits wearing Nazi uniform

El Salvador extends state of emergency over gang violence

It is the 10th extension and will come into force from January 17 to February 15.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 04:50 PM

El Salvador extends state of emergency over gang violence

Australia pull out of cricket series over Taliban crackdown on women

Team says will continue engaging with Afghan sporting board to improve conditions for female athletes.  

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 04:10 PM

Australia pull out of cricket series over Taliban crackdown on women

South Korea looks to resolve forced labour issue with Japan

Seoul seeks resolution to wartime offences with Tokyo as Pyongyang aggression intensifies.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 03:30 PM

South Korea looks to resolve forced labour issue with Japan

Thai firm to buy controlling stake in Esso Thailand

Sale to be completed in second half of 2023.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2023 02:50 PM

Thai firm to buy controlling stake in Esso Thailand