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Cambodia arrests union leader, sparking US criticism

Chhim Sithar is calling for reinstatement of workers laid off during Covid lockdown.

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 05:10 PM

Cambodia arrests union leader, sparking US criticism

Australian PM urges end to Assange proceeding

Albanese not concerned with guilt, more the protracted nature of US’s pursuit of journalist with no end in sight.

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 04:30 PM

Australian PM urges end to Assange proceeding

Protesters clash with police in southern Chinese megacity

A dozen men seen taken away with hands bound with cable ties.         

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 03:20 PM

Protesters clash with police in southern Chinese megacity

SpaceX postpones mission to put Japanese lander on Moon

Launch put back a day to complete final checks.

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 02:40 PM

SpaceX postpones mission to put Japanese lander on Moon

2 Indonesian soldiers get 7 months’ jail for gay sex

Both men have also been sacked from the army.       

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 02:00 PM

2 Indonesian soldiers get 7 months’ jail for gay sex



Equities mostly up as traders weigh China moves, await Fed’s Powell

Markets nervously await key policy speech that could outline bank’s strategy for tackling inflation.

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 01:20 PM

Equities mostly up as traders weigh China moves, await Fed’s Powell

2 militia leaders guilty of sedition in US Capitol assault

Jury acquits three other members of far-right group Oath Keepers.         

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 12:40 PM

2 militia leaders guilty of sedition in US Capitol assault

Missouri man executed for murder of police officer

Kevin Johnson is 17th inmate to be put to death in United States this year.

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 12:00 PM

Missouri man executed for murder of police officer

China astronauts reach Tiangong space station

Trio complete country’s first-ever crew handover in orbit.         

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 11:20 AM

China astronauts reach Tiangong space station

Jack Ma living in Japan after China tech crackdown, says report

Billionaire has kept a low profile since Chinese regulators scrapped Ant Group IPO, issued Alibaba with record fines.

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 10:40 AM

Jack Ma living in Japan after China tech crackdown, says report

Hawaii volcano shoots lava fountains 60m high

Geologists say currently no risk to people, property below eruption.         

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 10:00 AM

Hawaii volcano shoots lava fountains 60m high

Suitcase murder suspect appears in New Zealand court

Woman asks to address the judge, but her own lawyer stops her.

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 08:40 AM

Suitcase murder suspect appears in New Zealand court

US Senate votes to protect same-sex marriage

Bill does not require states to legalise gay unions but it does require them to recognise such partnerships from other states.

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 08:00 AM

US Senate votes to protect same-sex marriage

Bank of Canada reports first ever loss

Central bank is Can$522 million in the hole in Q3.

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022 07:20 AM

Bank of Canada reports first ever loss

Singapore Airlines to take 25% Air India stake in merger deal

Company streamlines its aviation partnership with Tata Group.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 11:59 PM

Singapore Airlines to take 25% Air India stake in merger deal


Moscow blasts pope over ‘cruel’ Russian minorities jab

Ambassador to the Vatican lodges an official complaint.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 11:50 PM

Ex-boxing referee admits cheating to help Pacquiao win fight 22 years ago

Carlos Padilla says he ‘prolonged’ the standard 10-count when the Filipino was knocked down.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 11:10 PM

Ex-boxing referee admits cheating to help Pacquiao win fight 22 years ago

UK summons China envoy after arrest of BBC journalist

Foreign minister calls incident ‘deeply disturbing’ as Beijing scoffs at British ‘passing judgment’.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 10:30 PM

UK summons China envoy after arrest of BBC journalist

Singapore repeals colonial-era gay sex law

Parliament, however, amends the constitution to uphold the traditional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 09:50 PM

Singapore repeals colonial-era gay sex law

Don’t forget us, Afghan women tell Pakistani minister

Plea comes as Hina Rabbani Khar visits Kabul to discuss relations with Taliban rulers.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 09:10 PM

Don’t forget us, Afghan women tell Pakistani minister

Israel kills three Palestinians in West Bank clashes

Palestinian authorities accuse Israel of executions in cold blood.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 08:30 PM

Israel kills three Palestinians in West Bank clashes

Qatar agrees long-term gas supply deal with Germany

Energy minister says Doha aims to ‘contribute to efforts to support energy security in Germany and Europe’.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 07:50 PM

Qatar agrees long-term gas supply deal with Germany

China to accelerate push to vaccinate elderly against Covid-19

This comes after the country posted record daily case numbers in recent days.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 07:10 PM

China to accelerate push to vaccinate elderly against Covid-19

Australia scraps 33,000 Covid fines

Court rules compounds are invalid as offences are vaguely described.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 06:30 PM

Australia scraps 33,000 Covid fines

Seoul orders striking cement truckers back to work

President accuses truckers of threatening the daily lives of people.

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2022 05:50 PM