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S. Korea, US fire missiles after Pyongyang’s test
Countries respond to ‘provocation’ as projectiles hit mock targets in East Sea.
Wednesday, 05 Oct 2022 08:40 AM
Ukraine economy to contract 35% in 2022, World Bank says
Recovery, reconstruction to cost at least US$349 billion.
Wednesday, 05 Oct 2022 08:00 AM
Music world reacts to death of icon Loretta Lynn
Tributes pour in for self-taught musician, who spent six decades in the business.
Wednesday, 05 Oct 2022 07:20 AM
French-US-Austrian trio win physics Nobel for quantum mechanics work
Scientists honoured for groundbreaking experiments and pioneering new technology.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 11:50 PM
Angela Merkel wins UN refugee prize
Former German chancellor receives agency's prestigious Nansen Award.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 11:10 PM
Solomons says it will not ‘choose sides’ between US, China
Both countries are welcome in the Pacific, says foreign minister.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 10:30 PM
Bestseller or dark horse for 2022 Nobel Literature Prize?
Swedish award committee keeps pundits guessing.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 09:50 PM
Saudi to host Asian Winter Games in Neom megacity
Bid ‘unanimously approved’, despite allegations that Riyadh is ‘sportswashing’ its human rights record.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 09:10 PM
India loses contact with budget Mars orbiter after 8 years
Space agency says this happened after an eclipse in April cut off sunlight to the probe.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 08:30 PM
Iran accuses US of ‘hypocrisy’ over Amini protests
This comes after Biden said he would impose ‘further costs’ over its response to violence against protesters.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 07:50 PM
3 dead after Rohingya refugee boat sinks off Bangladesh
Rescue operation goes on for 20 others still missing.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 07:10 PM
Russia space agency seeking to extend ISS participation past 2024
Roscosmos U-turns on previous comments that Moscow intends to develop own station.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 06:30 PM
South Korea’s Naver to buy US e-commerce site Poshmark
Deal expected to be sealed by Q1 2023, both firms say.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 05:50 PM
Australia hikes rates less than forecast, boosting stocks
0.25 percentage point hike results in Sydney’s ASX 200 soaring 3.8%.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 05:10 PM
Why crypto’s big ‘merge’ is causing big headaches
Ethereum faces bitter opposition from those who lost out from the merge and it could also get greater scrutiny from regulators.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 04:30 PM
At least 15 dead in new Ecuador prison riot
Tactical units trying to regain control of facility at Latacunga.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 03:50 PM
Indonesia investigates elite officers over stadium disaster
Victims blast police over use of tear gas in the stands, saying it should have been fired onto the pitch instead.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 03:10 PM
Philippines radio broadcaster shot dead near his home
Police say journalist gunned down by two assailants on a motorcycle.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 02:30 PM
White House consulting allies on ‘robust’ responses to North Korea launch
Washington condemns recent launches, asks Pyongyang to refrain from further ‘destablisation’.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 01:50 PM
Asia traders track Wall St up as US data tempers rate fears
Rally in equities matched by more gains in sterling.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 01:10 PM
Elon Musk in row with Zelensky over Russia ‘peace plan’
Billionaire’s ideas on ending invasion spark controversy.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 12:30 PM
Australia lists small wallaby, snake among new endangered animals
Government announces 10-year scheme to try to halt slide into extinction of 110 'priority species'.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 11:50 AM
Kyrgios seeks assault dismissal due to mental health
Tennis star says he has been dealing with case for ‘months’.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 11:10 AM