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Foxconn apologises after protests over pay and conditions at China iPhone factory

Tech giant blames ‘technical error’ in payment systems for salary discrepancies.        

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 04:40 PM

Foxconn apologises after protests over pay and conditions at China iPhone factory

Kim Jong-un’s sister slams ‘idiot’ South Korean president

Vitriol could precede another armed provocation, expert warns.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 04:00 PM

Kim Jong-un’s sister slams ‘idiot’ South Korean president

BTS’ Jin to begin S. Korea military service in December

Star to undertake five-week training before being deployed to a frontline unit.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 03:20 PM

BTS’ Jin to begin S. Korea military service in December

Gucci parts ways with star designer Michele 

Creative director quits Italian fashion house.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 02:40 PM

Gucci parts ways with star designer Michele 

China orders Covid lockdown in Zhengzhou after iPhone factory protests

No one can leave unless they have authorities’ permission, negative virus test.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 02:00 PM

China orders Covid lockdown in Zhengzhou after iPhone factory protests



S. Korea hikes rates again but slows pace

Central bank lifts borrowing costs by 25 basis points to 3.25%.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 01:20 PM

S. Korea hikes rates again but slows pace

Indonesia boy, 6, rescued from quake rubble after two days

Rescue workers hail ‘miracle’ and hope that more survivors can be found.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 12:40 PM

Indonesia boy, 6, rescued from quake rubble after two days

China’s daily Covid cases hit record high

31,454 domestic infections reported.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 12:00 PM

China’s daily Covid cases hit record high

French parliament to vote on abortion as constitutional right

MPs agree today on wording of new clause.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 11:20 AM

French parliament to vote on abortion as constitutional right

Air pollution killed 238,000 Europeans prematurely in 2020, says watchdog

It is a slight rise from 2019, agency says.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 11:20 AM

Air pollution killed 238,000 Europeans prematurely in 2020, says watchdog

Justice Dept seeks to question Pence in Capitol attack probe

It could help shed light on Trump’s bid to block Congress’ January 6, 2021 certification of Joe Biden’s polls win.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 10:40 AM

Justice Dept seeks to question Pence in Capitol attack probe

Musk floats ‘general amnesty’ of suspended Twitter accounts

New CEO tries to stave off accusations of a whimsical approach to re-instating banned users.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 10:00 AM

Musk floats ‘general amnesty’ of suspended Twitter accounts

Russia, declared ‘terror’ state by EU lawmakers, batters Ukraine grid

Moscow aiming to leave millions without energy in sub-zero temperatures, as winter bites.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 09:20 AM

Russia, declared ‘terror’ state by EU lawmakers, batters Ukraine grid

Walmart manager kills 6 in latest US mass shooting

Police say killer opened fire on colleagues in a break room, then turned gun on himself.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 08:40 AM

Walmart manager kills 6 in latest US mass shooting

Venezuela’s Maduro to resume talks with opposition tomorrow

Amid thawing relations, Colombia acts as mediator to break political deadlock.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 08:00 AM

Venezuela’s Maduro to resume talks with opposition tomorrow


US stocks rise as Fed eyes slower rate hike pace

Policymakers believe more moderate approach to tackle inflation would be more appropriate.

Thursday, 24 Nov 2022 07:20 AM

Vietnam police bust US$1.2 billion betting ring

Government cracks down on illegal gambling during World Cup.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 11:59 PM

Vietnam police bust US$1.2 billion betting ring

Japan stun wasteful Germany in dramatic World Cup comeback

Takuma Asano slams home the winner at the 83rd minute.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 11:44 PM

Japan stun wasteful Germany in dramatic World Cup comeback

Son able to play in S. Korea’s World Cup opener after injury

Spurs attacker to wear mask in match against Uruguay.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 11:40 PM

Son able to play in S. Korea’s World Cup opener after injury

Iceland central bank raises rate

Hike is the fifth time since May to combat rising inflation.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 11:00 PM

Iceland central bank raises rate

UK to send helicopters to Ukraine for ‘first’ time

London will also supply an additional 10,000 artillery rounds.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 10:20 PM

UK to send helicopters to Ukraine for ‘first’ time

Afghan capital gets 400 new loudspeakers to encourage prayers

Taliban converts hundreds of empty buildings into mosques to promote communal worship.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 09:40 PM

Afghan capital gets 400 new loudspeakers to encourage prayers

Moldova denies Russian gas supplies diverted in Ukraine

Prime minister clarifies a certain portion of commodity stored as reserves in war-ridden country.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 09:00 PM

Moldova denies Russian gas supplies diverted in Ukraine

Indonesia quake survivors appeal for supplies as rain hampers rescue

Residents put up ‘We need help!’ signs on windows of damaged houses and in front of tents.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 08:20 PM

Indonesia quake survivors appeal for supplies as rain hampers rescue

Turkey says hits almost 500 Kurdish targets in Iraq, Syria

Air strikes under Operation Claw-Sword continue.

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 07:40 PM

Turkey says hits almost 500 Kurdish targets in Iraq, Syria