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Global stocks on cautious footing before key US inflation data

Major European indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt see gains. 

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Global stocks on cautious footing before key US inflation data

Nepal to ban TikTok as it ‘disturbs social harmony’

Critics accuse government of stifling freedom of expression.         

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 11:40 PM

Nepal to ban TikTok as it ‘disturbs social harmony’

Emirates airline announces US$52 billion order for 95 Boeing planes

This comes after the carrier unveiled record annual profits of US$3 billion in May. 

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 10:50 PM

Emirates airline announces US$52 billion order for 95 Boeing planes

Indonesia election commission confirms presidential candidates

Feb 14 polls will see three contenders vying for the country’s top office.      

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 10:00 PM

Indonesia election commission confirms presidential candidates

Iran hangs 3 men over 2019 bombing attacks

Trio found guilty of targeting police station, patrol vehicle in Zahedan.         

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 09:10 PM

Iran hangs 3 men over 2019 bombing attacks



S. Korea, US revise deterrence agreement to counter North Korea

They hail their ‘stronger than ever’ alliance.  

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 08:20 PM

S. Korea, US revise deterrence agreement to counter North Korea

Ex-leader Cameron makes shock return to UK govt

Former PM becomes foreign secretary, taking over from James Cleverly who replaces Suella Braverman as interior minister.

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 07:30 PM

Ex-leader Cameron makes shock return to UK govt

Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner granted bail

She moves a step closer to freedom after nearly 7 years behind bars. 

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 06:40 PM

Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner granted bail

Japan urges China to release national jailed on spy charges

Hunan court sentences Japanese pharmaceutical company employee to 12 years in jail for espionage on Nov 3.    

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 05:50 PM

Japan urges China to release national jailed on spy charges

UK interior minister Braverman sacked amid reshuffle

PM Rishi Sunak fires outspoken cabinet member after unauthorised newspaper article accusing police of favouring left-wing protesters.     

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 05:08 PM

UK interior minister Braverman sacked amid reshuffle

All 40 in India tunnel collapse ‘safe’

Workers pump oxygen, send food through water pipe.

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 05:00 PM

All 40 in India tunnel collapse ‘safe’

UN flags at half-mast for staff killed in Gaza

Employees observe one minute’s silence in memory of slain colleagues. 

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 04:10 PM

UN flags at half-mast for staff killed in Gaza

Young Mexican governor joins presidential race

He will face 2 contenders.  

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 03:20 PM

Young Mexican governor joins presidential race

Republican Tim Scott withdraws from US presidential race

South Carolina lawmaker says voters have given him a clear message of ‘not now”. 

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 02:30 PM

Republican Tim Scott withdraws from US presidential race

Asian markets mixed as traders eye US inflation report

Concerns arise over Fed lifting interest rates again.

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 01:40 PM

Asian markets mixed as traders eye US inflation report


Cyberattack may cripple major Australian ports for days

Trucks have been prevented from unloading, picking up cargo.  

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 12:50 PM

Cyberattack may cripple major Australian ports for days

Hundreds protest Apec on eve of San Francisco meeting

They demand the forum put people above business.  

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 12:00 PM

Hundreds protest Apec on eve of San Francisco meeting

South Asia worst in world for water scarcity, UN says

Staggering 347 million children under 18 without access to natural resource.

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 11:10 AM

South Asia worst in world for water scarcity, UN says

Djokovic beats Rune to end year as world no. 1

Serbian secures top spot for a record-extending eighth time.

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 10:20 AM

Djokovic beats Rune to end year as world no. 1

Jewish school in Montreal fired upon again

Tensions remain high in Canada over Israel-Hamas war.

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 09:30 AM

Jewish school in Montreal fired upon again

Muted N. America opening for ‘The Marvels’

US$47 million sales lowest debut ever for a movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 08:40 AM

Muted N. America opening for ‘The Marvels’

Canadian ex-fashion mogul convicted of sexual assault

Peter Nygard may appeal verdict.

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 07:50 AM

Canadian ex-fashion mogul convicted of sexual assault

EU condemns Hamas using Gaza hospitals, civilians ‘as human shields’

Bloc also urges Israel to show ‘maximum restraint’ to protect people.

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

EU condemns Hamas using Gaza hospitals, civilians ‘as human shields’

Israel strikes Lebanon after anti-tank missile wounds civilians

Army says weapons struck near village of Dovev.

Sunday, 12 Nov 2023 11:40 PM

Israel strikes Lebanon after anti-tank missile wounds civilians

Erdogan pressures US to stop Israel’s offensive

Turkish president Erdogan has repeated call for international conference to resolve Gaza conflict.

Sunday, 12 Nov 2023 10:50 PM

Erdogan pressures US to stop Israel’s offensive