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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

Seoul military apologises for not downing N. Korea drones

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

Jubilant Chinese plan trips as inbound Covid quarantine set to end

Biden approves federal aid to New York amid deadly blizzard

US president passes emergency declaration for state.

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 06:20 PM

Biden approves federal aid to New York amid deadly blizzard

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

Twitter won’t go bankrupt anytime soon, says Musk

Japan to require Covid test on arrival for China travellers

PM says flights from mainland capped.

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 04:40 PM

Japan to require Covid test on arrival for China travellers



Japan’s Kishida loses fourth minister in three months

Kenya Akiba resigns over alleged financial improprieties.

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 03:50 PM

Japan’s Kishida loses fourth minister in three months

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

Taiwan to extend mandatory military service over China threat

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

South Korea pardons jailed ex-president Lee Myung-bak

North Korea’s ruling party begins key annual meeting

Economic policy for 2023 is on the agenda.         

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 12:50 PM

North Korea’s ruling party begins key annual meeting

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

South Africa fuel tanker blast death toll rises to 15

‘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

‘Avatar’ stays atop North America box office on storm-dampened weekend

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

Jersey blast death toll rises to 10

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

China to end quarantine on arrival in fresh Covid rule relaxation


‘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

‘Blizzard of the century’ leaves nearly 50 dead across US

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

Fifth aid group suspends Afghan work after Taliban ban on women staff

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

8 dead in failed IS prison assault in Syria

Russia says killed Ukraine ‘saboteurs’ trying to cross border

FSB displays bloodied bodies wearing camouflage, carrying guns.

Monday, 26 Dec 2022 10:30 PM

Russia says killed Ukraine ‘saboteurs’ trying to cross border

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

Skiers accounted for after Austria resort avalanche

Paris shooting suspect to appear before judge

69-year-old confesses to ‘pathological’ hatred for foreigners.

Monday, 26 Dec 2022 09:10 PM

Paris shooting suspect to appear before judge

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

Suspected jihadists kill 17 herders in northeast Nigeria 

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

Cyclists brave Lahore smog to convince drivers to ditch their cars 

Taiwan detects 71 Chinese warplane incursions, highest number this year

Ministry of defence say military capable, confident in defending island nation’s sovereignty.

Monday, 26 Dec 2022 07:10 PM

Taiwan detects 71 Chinese warplane incursions, highest number this year

Hezbollah hands over suspected killer of UN peacekeeper 

Islamist militant group cooperates in probe led by Lebanese military intelligence.

Monday, 26 Dec 2022 06:30 PM

Hezbollah hands over suspected killer of UN peacekeeper