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With X’s Musk under fire, Biden joins rival Threads

White House promotes the president’s first Threads post – on X.         

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 12:20 PM

With X’s Musk under fire, Biden joins rival Threads

A$AP Rocky to stand trial over shooting at old friend

Rapper faces two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 11:40 AM

A$AP Rocky to stand trial over shooting at old friend

OpenAI staff threaten mass exodus to join ex-CEO Altman

Employees demand resignation of board responsible for Altman’s sacking.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 11:00 AM

OpenAI staff threaten mass exodus to join ex-CEO Altman

Boakai declared winner of Liberia presidential election

Political veteran garners 50.64% of the vote.

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 10:20 AM

Boakai declared winner of Liberia presidential election

Postal workers join Sweden Tesla strike

Union blocks deliveries of spare parts, components to Tesla repair shops.         

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 09:40 AM

Postal workers join Sweden Tesla strike



Biden believes Gaza hostage release deal is near

White House says negotiations in ‘endgame’ stage.         

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 09:00 AM

Biden believes Gaza hostage release deal is near

Prince’s ruffled shirt sells for US$33,000

The late singer’s cross necklace, high-heeled blue boots among other memorabilia sold in a recent auction.       

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 08:20 AM

Prince’s ruffled shirt sells for US$33,000

N. Korea notifies Japan of satellite launch as early as Wednesday

This is the country’s third attempt at sending a spy satellite to orbit.         

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 07:40 AM

N. Korea notifies Japan of satellite launch as early as Wednesday

Tech shares lead US stocks as Treasury yields retreat

Investors anticipate new Fed economic data, due today.         

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Tech shares lead US stocks as Treasury yields retreat

French Senate to weigh compensation for victims of anti-gay laws

Senator says draft law will rectify error that society committed at the time.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 10:40 PM

French Senate to weigh compensation for victims of anti-gay laws

Indian rescuers to dig new shaft for 41 men trapped for 9 days

Teams prepare to dig new shaft to reach trapped victims.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 10:00 PM

Indian rescuers to dig new shaft for 41 men trapped for 9 days

29 premature babies evacuated from Gaza arrive in Egypt

WHO says infants not accompanied by family members during initial evacuation.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 09:20 PM

29 premature babies evacuated from Gaza arrive in Egypt

German Protestant Church head quits after sex assault cover-up allegations

Annette Kurschushes says resigning ‘to prevent damage to my church.’

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 08:40 PM

German Protestant Church head quits after sex assault cover-up allegations

China women’s football coach Shui sacked over Olympic failure

Soccer association says interim coaching team will take charge.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 08:00 PM

China women’s football coach Shui sacked over Olympic failure

After hellish boat journeys, Rohingya refugees not welcome in Indonesia

Local residents say refugees turned back because they ‘caused disturbances’ before.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 07:20 PM

After hellish boat journeys, Rohingya refugees not welcome in Indonesia


China says military operates lawfully after Australia sonar accusation

Beijing hopes relevant parties work to improve China-Australia relations.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 06:40 PM

China says military operates lawfully after Australia sonar accusation

Iran rejects Israel accusations over ship seized by Yemen rebels

Islamic republic says Tel Aviv cannot accept it suffered major defeat in Palestine.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 06:00 PM

Iran rejects Israel accusations over ship seized by Yemen rebels

Philippine quake death toll rises to 9

Authorities say more than 800 houses damaged.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 05:20 PM

Philippine quake death toll rises to 9

Pentagon chief visits Ukraine to reassure Kyiv on US support

Defence agency says trip underscores Washington’s commitment to provide Kyiv with security to defend against Russian aggression.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 04:40 PM

Pentagon chief visits Ukraine to reassure Kyiv on US support

China foreign minister says ‘urgent’ steps needed to ease Gaza crisis

Wang Yi holds talks with diplomats from Arab and Muslim-majority nations in Beijing.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 04:00 PM · 1 comment

China foreign minister says ‘urgent’ steps needed to ease Gaza crisis

Taiwan’s presidential frontrunner picks US envoy as running mate

Hsiao Bi-khim is widely regarded as a well-connected and savvy diplomat.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 03:20 PM

Taiwan’s presidential frontrunner picks US envoy as running mate

Thailand economy stagnates in third quarter

GDP grew 1.5% on-year in July-September, well off the forecasted 2.2%, says official.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 02:40 PM

Thailand economy stagnates in third quarter

Israel expands Gaza operation as mediator says hostage deal 'close'

Residents of Gaza's largest refugee camp Jabalia and a nearby coastal camp have been warned to evacuate.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 02:00 PM

Israel expands Gaza operation as mediator says hostage deal 'close'

Japan ‘strongly condemns’ ship seizure by Yemen rebels

Transport ministry says 25 people were on board the car carrier.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 01:20 PM

Japan ‘strongly condemns’ ship seizure by Yemen rebels

Asia markets mixed as traders eye Fed minutes

Hong Kong gains more than 1% today.

Monday, 20 Nov 2023 12:40 PM

Asia markets mixed as traders eye Fed minutes