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Seoul military apologises for not downing N. Korea drones
South Korean president says military’s readiness ‘greatly lacking’.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 08:00 PM
Jubilant Chinese plan trips as inbound Covid quarantine set to end
Travel platform sees 850% jump in searches immediately after government’s announcement.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 07:10 PM
Biden approves federal aid to New York amid deadly blizzard
US president passes emergency declaration for state.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 06:20 PM
Twitter won’t go bankrupt anytime soon, says Musk
Platform boss says mistakes will be made because he is new to the business.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 05:30 PM
Japan to require Covid test on arrival for China travellers
PM says flights from mainland capped.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 04:40 PM
Japan’s Kishida loses fourth minister in three months
Kenya Akiba resigns over alleged financial improprieties.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 03:50 PM
Taiwan to extend mandatory military service over China threat
President Tsai Ing-wen is expected increase conscription period from 4 to 12 months.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 03:00 PM
South Korea pardons jailed ex-president Lee Myung-bak
The 81-year-old is serving a 17-year sentence for bribery and embezzlement.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 01:40 PM
North Korea’s ruling party begins key annual meeting
Economic policy for 2023 is on the agenda.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 12:50 PM
South Africa fuel tanker blast death toll rises to 15
Employees of a hospital located near site of explosion among the dead.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 12:00 PM
‘Avatar’ stays atop North America box office on storm-dampened weekend
Sci-fi sequel is 5th highest-grossing film of 2022.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 11:10 AM
Musk says nearly 100 Starlinks ‘active’ in Iran
Billionaire has vowed to bring the satellite internet network to the country.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 10:20 AM
Jersey blast death toll rises to 10
December 10 blast flattened three-storey apartment complex in St Helier, say police.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 09:30 AM
Rohingya refugees get emergency treatment after boat lands in Indonesia
Some seemed very weak and thin and were put on drips by medical staff, say journalists.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 08:40 AM
China to end quarantine on arrival in fresh Covid rule relaxation
Move comes as nation faces wave of cases that studies say could kill a million people over the next few months.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 07:50 AM
‘Blizzard of the century’ leaves nearly 50 dead across US
Bodies being discovered in vehicles and under snow banks.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 07:00 AM
Fifth aid group suspends Afghan work after Taliban ban on women staff
UK charity urges authorities to reverse ban.
Monday, 26 Dec 2022 11:50 PM
8 dead in failed IS prison assault in Syria
Kurdish-led authorities announce state of emergency, security forces hunt down jihadists at large.
Monday, 26 Dec 2022 11:10 PM
Russia says killed Ukraine ‘saboteurs’ trying to cross border
FSB displays bloodied bodies wearing camouflage, carrying guns.
Monday, 26 Dec 2022 10:30 PM
Skiers accounted for after Austria resort avalanche
Authorities say 200 rescuers used helicopters, dogs to search for survivors.
Monday, 26 Dec 2022 09:50 PM
Paris shooting suspect to appear before judge
69-year-old confesses to ‘pathological’ hatred for foreigners.
Monday, 26 Dec 2022 09:10 PM
Suspected jihadists kill 17 herders in northeast Nigeria
Militants target civilians, accusing them of being spies for the military.
Monday, 26 Dec 2022 08:30 PM
Cyclists brave Lahore smog to convince drivers to ditch their cars
Initiative taken to raise awareness of air pollution.
Monday, 26 Dec 2022 07:50 PM