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Asian markets enjoy some much-needed festive cheer

Global gains came after massive selling.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 01:20 PM

Asian markets enjoy some much-needed festive cheer

Reviving Japan’s nuclear power industry no simple task

Fukushima disaster, Ukraine war among stumbling blocks in Tokyo’s effort.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 12:40 PM

Reviving Japan’s nuclear power industry no simple task

Wicked winter storm threatens US holiday travel chaos

Wind chill values could drop as low as -57C in some parts, agency warns.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 12:00 PM

Wicked winter storm threatens US holiday travel chaos

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer worsens

Football legend has dealt with his ailments with trademark good humour, remaining active on social media.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 11:20 AM

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer worsens

King Charles to make birthday parade debut in June

Parade takes place month after sovereign’s coronation ceremony.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 10:40 AM

King Charles to make birthday parade debut in June



Europe, US stocks rise as yen steadies after surge

Major indices in New York finish about 1.5% higher.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 10:00 AM

Europe, US stocks rise as yen steadies after surge

World Cup winner Messi agrees to stay at PSG, say media

Argentine to pen a one-season extension to his current deal.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 09:20 AM

World Cup winner Messi agrees to stay at PSG, say media

Biden promises Zelensky to back Ukraine ‘as long as it takes’

Fight is part of something much bigger, says US president.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 08:40 AM

Biden promises Zelensky to back Ukraine ‘as long as it takes’

Bahamas orders Bankman-Fried extradited to face US fraud charges

SEC has also accused him of violating securities laws.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 08:00 AM

Bahamas orders Bankman-Fried extradited to face US fraud charges

Israel’s Netanyahu forms new government

Aryeh Deri, leader of the Shas ultra-Orthodox party, is a key player in the new parliament.

Thursday, 22 Dec 2022 07:20 AM

Israel’s Netanyahu forms new government

Netanyahu poised to announce Israel government 

Veteran leader seeks more time to form a new administration.  

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 11:45 PM

Crypto could cause next financial crisis, says India central bank chief 

Governor cites collapse of FTX as proof of ‘inherent risks’.  

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 11:05 PM

Crypto could cause next financial crisis, says India central bank chief 

Ambulance workers join widening UK strikes 

Authorities warn that dispute with govt will strain healthcare system already in crisis.  

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 10:25 PM

 Ambulance workers join widening UK strikes 

Biden signs bill banning big cat ownership 

Ownership of felines limited to zoos, sanctuaries, universities, agencies. 

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 09:45 PM

Biden signs bill banning big cat ownership 

Indonesia’s ‘all-gendered’ priests on verge of extinction

Androgynous Bissu community says no financial, cultural support from govt.

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 09:05 PM

Indonesia’s ‘all-gendered’ priests on verge of extinction


Indonesia says to ban bauxite exports next year 

Govt aims to bolster domestic processing of natural resources.  

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 08:25 PM

Indonesia says to ban bauxite exports next year 

New York’s Juilliard school rocked by sexual misconduct claims 

Musicians have signed an open letter calling for action over ‘decades-long abuse of women and power’. 

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 07:45 PM

New York’s Juilliard school rocked by sexual misconduct claims 

German consumer morale picks up as new year beckons

Upbeat mood follows easing of energy prices.

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 07:05 PM

German consumer morale picks up as new year beckons

Vega-C rocket lost shortly after lift-off in French Guiana

Mission to bring into orbit 2 Earth observation satellites fails.

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 06:25 PM

Vega-C rocket lost shortly after lift-off in French Guiana

Taiwan export orders plunge in portend for global economy

23% drop biggest since March 2009.

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 05:45 PM

Taiwan export orders plunge in portend for global economy

New Zealand’s amended cow burp tax plans still stink, say farmers

They say scheme would hike food prices, put livelihoods at risk.

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 05:05 PM

New Zealand’s amended cow burp tax plans still stink, say farmers

Philippines ‘concerned’ over China’s reclaimed land in disputed sea

New land formations have emerged around the contested Spratly Islands, says report.

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 04:25 PM

Philippines ‘concerned’ over China’s reclaimed land in disputed sea

Myanmar police arrest trafficking gang linked to deaths of 13 Rohingya

Compound in Hlegu town, near Yangon, raided on December 9.

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 03:45 PM

Myanmar police arrest trafficking gang linked to deaths of 13 Rohingya

Sapporo suspends Olympic bid events over Tokyo Games scandal

City to hold nationwide poll to gauge support.

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 03:05 PM

Sapporo suspends Olympic bid events over Tokyo Games scandal

Taliban bans university education for Afghan girls

Washington condemns decision 'in the strongest terms'. 

Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 02:25 PM

Taliban bans university education for Afghan girls