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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

Russia will have to answer for Ukraine atrocities, says France

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

Blinken says China has rejected status quo on Taiwan

Study confirms AstraZeneca jab has higher risk of blood clots

Thrombocytopenia is potentially life-threatening.

Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 08:00 AM

Study confirms AstraZeneca jab has higher risk of blood clots

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

Meta’s quarterly profit dives as tough economy hits tech

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

Boeing reports US$3.3 billion loss due to rising defence programme costs

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

Belarus journalist sentenced to 8 years in prison

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

Germany agrees on plan to legalise recreational cannabis

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

UK’s crunch budget plan postponed till Nov 17, PM’s office says

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

Iran mourners flock to Mahsa Amini grave despite crackdown

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

China Covid curbs disrupt production at world’s biggest iPhone factory

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

Taiwan expects greater China pressure after Xi cements power

Bangkok police nab 200 tourists in karaoke bar drug bust

Majority of those involved are Chinese nationals.

Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 06:20 PM

Bangkok police nab 200 tourists in karaoke bar drug bust

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

Mercedes-Benz to sell off Russian assets to local investor

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

Hong Kong broadcaster airs blackface scene, months after racism row


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

28 dead in Bangladesh cyclone, millions without power

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

China fiscal deficit balloons to nearly US$1 trillion as economy cools

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

Hong Kong arrests 2 in US$446 million money-laundering case

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

Australia admits cyber defences ‘inadequate’ as medical hack hits millions

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

Aftershocks rock Philippines as 6 hurt by strong quake

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

Biden, Sunak agree to support Ukraine, stand up to China, says White House

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

New Nasa tool helps detect ‘super-emitters’ of methane from space

Google parent Alphabet's profits fall short at US$14 billion

Analysts say the tech giant’s weak revenue growth is a bad omen for digital advertising at large.       

Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 10:20 AM

Google parent Alphabet's profits fall short at US$14 billion

Experts warn fossil fuel dependence risks current and future health

Lancet paper says governments still prioritising fuel subsidies over public health.

Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 09:40 AM

Experts warn fossil fuel dependence risks current and future health