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Russia will have to answer for Ukraine atrocities, says France
French PM pays tribute to Ukrainian 'courage' and 'heroism'.
Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 09:20 AM
Blinken says China has rejected status quo on Taiwan
His remarks follows Chinese president Xi's appointment for a historic third term.
Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 08:40 AM
Study confirms AstraZeneca jab has higher risk of blood clots
Thrombocytopenia is potentially life-threatening.
Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 08:00 AM
Meta’s quarterly profit dives as tough economy hits tech
Gains more than halved to US$4.4 billion in the third quarter from US$9.2 billion a year earlier.
Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 07:20 AM
Iran charges more than 1,000 since Amini protests
At least four face the death penalty.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 11:40 PM
Boeing reports US$3.3 billion loss due to rising defence programme costs
This is due to higher estimated manufacturing and supply chain expenses, plus technical challenges, aviation giant says.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 11:00 PM
Belarus journalist sentenced to 8 years in prison
News website editor is punished for ‘inciting hatred, official misconduct and accepting bribes’.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 10:20 PM
Germany agrees on plan to legalise recreational cannabis
Supply and use of drug would be ‘permitted in a licensed and state-controlled framework’, health minister says.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 09:40 PM
UK’s crunch budget plan postponed till Nov 17, PM’s office says
Chancellor says delay is justified to ensure the right decisions are taken.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 09:00 PM
Iran mourners flock to Mahsa Amini grave despite crackdown
Hundreds of men and women gather to mark 40 days since her death.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 08:20 PM
China Covid curbs disrupt production at world’s biggest iPhone factory
Country records 1,241 new local cases today.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 07:40 PM
Taiwan expects greater China pressure after Xi cements power
Beijing officials will up the ante to show loyalty to the president, Taipei’s foreign minister says.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 07:00 PM
Bangkok police nab 200 tourists in karaoke bar drug bust
Majority of those involved are Chinese nationals.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 06:20 PM
Mercedes-Benz to sell off Russian assets to local investor
The German carmaker becomes the latest automaker to leave the country.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 05:40 PM
Hong Kong broadcaster airs blackface scene, months after racism row
It appears in an episode of the sitcom ‘Come Home Love’.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 05:00 PM
28 dead in Bangladesh cyclone, millions without power
Tens of thousands of homes, large swathes of farmland destroyed.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 04:20 PM
China fiscal deficit balloons to nearly US$1 trillion as economy cools
Real estate crisis and tax rebates emptied government coffers.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 03:40 PM
Hong Kong arrests 2 in US$446 million money-laundering case
Duo involved in a scheme reselling eight tonnes of precious metals between 2020 and 2021.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 03:00 PM
Asian markets rally with Wall St on rate hope, healthy earnings
Positive outlook as Fed suggests applying brakes to monetary tightening campaign.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 02:20 PM
Australia admits cyber defences ‘inadequate’ as medical hack hits millions
Health insurer Medibank says personal data of some 3.9 million policy holders have been compromised.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 01:40 PM
Aftershocks rock Philippines as 6 hurt by strong quake
Many public buildings, churches in the region collapse, sustain cracks.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 01:00 PM
Biden, Sunak agree to support Ukraine, stand up to China, says White House
The two leaders reaffirm their countries’ ‘special relationship’.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 11:40 AM
New Nasa tool helps detect ‘super-emitters’ of methane from space
Agency says this will help researchers pinpoint methane leaks, provide insight addressing them quickly.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 11:00 AM