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N. Korea says spy satellite launch successful

US, its allies blast move as ‘brazen violation’ of UN sanctions

 

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 11:40 AM

N. Korea says spy satellite launch successful

US Fed expects interest rates to stay high ‘for some time’

Recent strong economic data has increased the likelihood of a so-called 'soft landing'.

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 11:00 AM

US Fed expects interest rates to stay high ‘for some time’

Israel, Hamas agree to truce, 50 hostages to be released

For every 10 additional captives freed, there will be an extra day of ceasefire.

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 10:13 AM

Israel, Hamas agree to truce, 50 hostages to be released

200 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia, weekly arrivals pass 1,000

Locals in Aceh have turned away several boat arrivals from Bangladesh.

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 09:40 AM

200 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia, weekly arrivals pass 1,000

The twists and turns of an OpenAI meltdown

Nearly 700 of 770 employees have threatened to quit if sacked CEO Sam Altman does not return.

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 09:00 AM

The twists and turns of an OpenAI meltdown



Binance to pay billions in US in money laundering case, CEO resigns

Crypto exchange turned blind eye to legal obligations in pursuit of profit, says US Treasury secretary.

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 08:20 AM

Binance to pay billions in US in money laundering case, CEO resigns

Global stocks retreat as rally shows sign of fatigue

Asian markets start strongly but run out of gas as the day progresses.

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 07:40 AM

Global stocks retreat as rally shows sign of fatigue

Hopes for hostage release as Israel PM says deal ‘right decision’

Announcements are the most optimistic yet of potential breakthrough in conflict.

Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Hopes for hostage release as Israel PM says deal ‘right decision’

Transgender women banned from playing international women's cricket

Sport council says new policy aimed at protecting integrity of women's game.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 11:40 PM

Transgender women banned from playing international women's cricket

French tycoon begins unloading assets to reduce debt

Analysts say not impressed at the small size of Altice’s operation compared to what it owes.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 11:00 PM

French tycoon begins unloading assets to reduce debt

Israel PM says ‘making progress’ on return of Gaza hostages

Sources say agreement will include exchange of hostages, Palestinian prisoners, five-day truce.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 10:20 PM

Israel PM says ‘making progress’ on return of Gaza hostages

Germany pledges new military aid worth €1.3 billion for Ukraine

Kyiv receives IRIS T-SLM air defence systems, artillery ammunition.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 09:40 PM

Germany pledges new military aid worth €1.3 billion for Ukraine

EU deploys electoral observers to DR Congo

Bloc MEP says 42 monitors to be deployed in vast central African nation.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 09:00 PM

EU deploys electoral observers to DR Congo

EU chief visits Kyiv for Maidan anniversary

Charles Michel says ‘good to be back among friends.’

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 08:20 PM

EU chief visits Kyiv for Maidan anniversary

Russia says thwarted Ukrainian landings in Kherson

Moscow says Kyiv’s army suffered ‘colossal losses.’

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 07:40 PM

Russia says thwarted Ukrainian landings in Kherson


Gaza hostage talks ‘closest’ to deal since start of war, says Qatar

Foreign ministry spokesman says negotiations have reached ‘critical final stage.’

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 07:00 PM

Gaza hostage talks ‘closest’ to deal since start of war, says Qatar

Russia holds naval drills with India in Bay of Bengal

Moscow says purpose of exercise to develop, strengthen naval co-operation between both nations.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 06:20 PM

Russia holds naval drills with India in Bay of Bengal

Germany urges Muslims to condemn Hamas attack on Israel

Interior minister says voices ‘defending country’s values” must get louder.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 05:40 PM

Germany urges Muslims to condemn Hamas attack on Israel

Indonesia unveils investment plan for US$20 billion energy transition pact

Archipelago plans to slash emissions, wean itself off coal. 

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 05:00 PM

Indonesia unveils investment plan for US$20 billion energy transition pact

Somalia flood toll climbs to 50

Disaster agency says almost 700,000 evacuated from their homes.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 04:20 PM

Somalia flood toll climbs to 50

Vietnam jails ivory, rhino horn trafficker for 12 years

Agency says 36-year-old hired by an anonymous person to deliver two packages.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 03:40 PM · 1 comment

Vietnam jails ivory, rhino horn trafficker for 12 years

US backs Ukraine for the ‘long haul’, Pentagon chief tells Zelensky

Lloyd Austin stems concerns that American help could waver.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 03:00 PM

US backs Ukraine for the ‘long haul’, Pentagon chief tells Zelensky

South Korea president kicks off 3-day UK state visit

Yoon Suk-yeol to lunch with King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 02:20 PM

South Korea president kicks off 3-day UK state visit

Musk’s X sues media non-profit over portrayal of site as full of anti-Semitism

The company accuses Media Matters of driving advertisers away from the platform.       

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 01:40 PM

Musk’s X sues media non-profit over portrayal of site as full of anti-Semitism

Asia markets extend US rally as rates confidence grows

Traders expect the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates.         

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 01:00 PM

Asia markets extend US rally as rates confidence grows