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Thousands more to be evacuated from Ukraine’s Kherson

Russian-installed authorities in region cite risk of massive missile attack by Kyiv.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 09:00 PM

Iran protests rage on in defiance of crackdown

Challenge for the authorities is compounded by the custom to mark 40 days since a person died.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 08:20 PM

Iran protests rage on in defiance of crackdown

Israelis vote as Netanyahu seeks return to power

Latest ballot follows collapse of ‘change coalition’ which failed to bring political stability.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 07:40 PM

 Israelis vote as Netanyahu seeks return to power

Pope’s first visit to Bahrain to cement ties with Islam

Human rights groups hope Francis will pressure country’s Sunni leader to halt repression of Shia Muslims.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 07:00 PM

Pope’s first visit to Bahrain to cement ties with Islam

Unpaid wages top complaint of Qatar migrant workers

ILO says the number of cases more than doubles in a year with the launch of a new online platform.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 06:20 PM

Unpaid wages top complaint of Qatar migrant workers



Tokyo recognises same-sex relationships

Japanese capital issues partnership certificates to LGBTQ couples.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 05:40 PM

Tokyo recognises same-sex relationships

China iPhone factory under lockdown boosts bonuses for workers who stay

Employees flee Covid-19 outbreak at facility, alleging poor working conditions, inadequate virus protection for uninfected.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 05:00 PM

China iPhone factory under lockdown boosts bonuses for workers who stay

Toyota keeps net profit forecast despite production woes

Automaker says it expects to sell half a million fewer vehicles in current financial year.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 04:20 PM

Toyota keeps net profit forecast despite production woes

S. Korea police chief says crowd surge response was ‘insufficient’

Cops knew ‘a large crowd had gathered even before the accident occurred’.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 03:40 PM

S. Korea police chief says crowd surge response was ‘insufficient’

Australia lifts rates to near-decade high as inflation soars

The 25-basis-point move marks the seventh consecutive increase.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 03:00 PM

Australia lifts rates to near-decade high as inflation soars

Filipinos flock to cemeteries for All Saints’ Day

Cemetery visits are accompanied by falling rain.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 02:20 PM

Filipinos flock to cemeteries for All Saints’ Day

New potentially hazardous asteroid discovered

However, 2022 AP7 does not now or anytime in the future have a trajectory that will have it collide with Earth, author says.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 01:40 PM

New potentially hazardous asteroid discovered

Afghanistan poppy cultivation spikes as prices soar

UN drugs agency says this year’s harvest is largely exempted from the Taliban’s ban.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 01:00 PM

Afghanistan poppy cultivation spikes as prices soar

US federal judge blocks publishing mega-merger

Government provided compelling evidence move by Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster would ‘substantially’ lessen competition, Florence Pan says.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 12:20 PM

US federal judge blocks publishing mega-merger

Attempted murder charge in ‘politically motivated’ attack on Pelosi’s husband

42-year-old suspect also accused of attempted kidnapping of a public official.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 11:40 AM

Attempted murder charge in ‘politically motivated’ attack on Pelosi’s husband


Taylor Swift makes US song charts history with ‘Midnights’

First artist to nab all 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 11:00 AM

Taylor Swift makes US song charts history with ‘Midnights’

Energy giant Repsol fined again after Peru oil spill

Company reported ‘false information’ on extent of damage, authorities say.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 10:20 AM

Energy giant Repsol fined again after Peru oil spill

Cholera spreading ‘rapidly’ across Lebanon, WHO says

Nation’s situation precarious as it battles other crises.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 09:40 AM

Cholera spreading ‘rapidly’ across Lebanon, WHO says

UK’s interior minister admits to more lapses

However, Suella Braverman refuses to resign a second time.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 09:00 AM

UK’s interior minister admits to more lapses

Norway to resume Brazil aid halted over deforestation

Oslo eager to get in touch with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s team after his win.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 08:20 AM

Norway to resume Brazil aid halted over deforestation

Duo jailed over Champions League violence

Both men threw bottles at police at the final in Paris in May, prosecutors say.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 07:40 AM

Duo jailed over Champions League violence

Twitter board dissolved, leaving Musk as sole director

Massive layoffs planned as ‘Chief Twit’ takes over.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 07:00 AM

Twitter board dissolved, leaving Musk as sole director

Ukraine water, power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian missile attack

Kyiv claims to have shot down 44 of more than 50 cruise missiles aimed at critical infrastructure.

Monday, 31 Oct 2022 11:50 PM

Ukraine water, power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian missile attack

Somalia appeals for international help after deadly blasts

Local officials believe seven to nine bodies trapped under rubble.         

Monday, 31 Oct 2022 11:00 PM

Somalia appeals for international help after deadly blasts

Bridgestone seeks local buyer for Russian business

Japanese tyre company cites ‘general uncertainty, ongoing supply issues’ in making the decision.         

Monday, 31 Oct 2022 10:10 PM

Bridgestone seeks local buyer for Russian business