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Ukraine needs €800 million in urgent energy sector aid, says Zelensky  

President seeks funding from 70 states and agencies at international conference.  

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 11:00 PM

Ukraine needs €800 million in urgent energy sector aid, says Zelensky  

Singaporean jailed for selling beverages to North Korea

Manager pleads guilty, saying he was trying to meet his monthly sales quota.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 10:20 PM

Ferrari name Vasseur as new Formula One team principal

The Frenchman is tasked with ending Red Bull’s dominance in the race.  

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 09:40 PM

 Ferrari name Vasseur as new Formula One team principal

Decade on, wife of missing Laos activist says no closer to finding answers

Somphone’s mentorship of thousands was his most important legacy, says Ng Shui-Meng.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 09:00 PM

Decade on, wife of missing Laos activist says no closer to finding answers

Climate activist who blocked Sydney Harbour Bridge freed on bail 

Ruling on release welcomed by rights groups. 

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 08:20 PM

Climate activist who blocked Sydney Harbour Bridge freed on bail 



New Zealand stubs out smoking, passing wide-ranging tobacco ban

Cigarettes will be permanently unavailable to anyone born after 2008.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 07:40 PM

New Zealand stubs out smoking, passing wide-ranging tobacco ban

EU strikes deal with Hungary to get €18 billion aid to Ukraine

Budapest agrees to unblock funds for Kyiv, minimum corporate tax plan.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 07:00 PM

EU strikes deal with Hungary to get €18 billion aid to Ukraine

US set to announce nuclear fusion breakthrough

If viable, new tech could replace current atomic energy procedure.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 06:20 PM

US set to announce nuclear fusion breakthrough

Hong Kong court delays Jimmy Lai security trial by 10 months

Judges agree to adjournment after govt opposes foreign representation for accused.  

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 05:40 PM

 Hong Kong court delays Jimmy Lai security trial by 10 months

Ardern apologises for swearing at New Zealand rival 

Prime minister regrets insulting opposition leader.  

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 05:00 PM

Ardern apologises for swearing at New Zealand rival 

Biden to sign same-sex marriage protections into law

Legislation's final adoption by Congress marks a rare show of bipartisanship in deeply divided Washington. 

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 04:20 PM

Biden to sign same-sex marriage protections into law

Hong Kong leader says Google has ‘moral obligation’ to remove wrong anthem

Tech giant must stop democracy protest song from appearing in search results, says John Lee.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 03:40 PM

Hong Kong leader says Google has ‘moral obligation’ to remove wrong anthem

Rail strikes to hit UK travellers

Thousands to picket over two 48-hour periods this week after rejecting Network Rail pay deal.         

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 03:00 PM

Beijing sends record wave of bombers into Taiwan defence zone

Current tally of Chinese military craft in Taipei air identification area stands at 23.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 02:20 PM

Beijing sends record wave of bombers into Taiwan defence zone

China launches WTO dispute over US chip sanctions

Beijing accuses Washington of threatening global supply chains, engaging in protectionist practices.         

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 01:40 PM

China launches WTO dispute over US chip sanctions


Hong Kong scraps virus tracing app, curbs on arrivals

New measures take effect tomorrow as city further eases Covid restrictions.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 01:00 PM

Hong Kong scraps virus tracing app, curbs on arrivals

Japan confronts video game addiction

Parents at loss for solutions as children spend more time on virtual playgrounds.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 12:20 PM

Japan confronts video game addiction

Jin from BTS begins military service, marking end of an era

The 30-year-old star is expected to be deployed to a ‘frontline’ unit near the border with North Korea.       

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 11:40 AM

Jin from BTS begins military service, marking end of an era

UK announces mass genome sequencing programme for newborns

Some 200 rare genetic illnesses affecting 3,000 babies per year in country will be screened. 

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 11:00 AM

UK announces mass genome sequencing programme for newborns

Hawaii’s ‘last royal’ dies

Iolani Palace says ‘princess’ Abigail Kawananakoa has died at age 96.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 10:20 AM

Hawaii’s ‘last royal’ dies

6 dead after siege in rural Australia

2 police officers, bystander among those killed in the shootout.       

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 09:40 AM

6 dead after siege in rural Australia

Musk’s attacks on Fauci ‘incredibly dangerous’, says White House

Spokesman calls Twitter owner’s comments ‘disgusting, divorced from reality’.        

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 09:00 AM

Musk’s attacks on Fauci ‘incredibly dangerous’, says White House

US seizes 55 websites for illegally live-streaming World Cup

The Justice Department, however, does not name the sites.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 08:20 AM

US seizes 55 websites for illegally live-streaming World Cup

Emotional Lula ratified as Brazil’s next president

Veteran leftist describes ceremony a victory for democracy.         

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 07:40 AM

Emotional Lula ratified as Brazil’s next president

Musk relaunches Twitter Blue after fake account fiasco

Checkmark to become gold for businesses, grey for govt organisations.         

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

Musk relaunches Twitter Blue after fake account fiasco