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Germany seizes Russian energy firm’s subsidiaries

Subsidiary accounts for about 12% of oil refining capacity.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 05:40 PM

Germany seizes Russian energy firm’s subsidiaries

Indonesia investigating Google over app store payment system

Authorities suspect tech giant abused its dominant position by imposing conditional sales, discriminatory practices in distribution.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 05:00 PM

Indonesia investigating Google over app store payment system

South Korea repatriates remains of 88 Chinese soldiers

First handover under President Yoon Suk-yeol’s govt.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 04:20 PM

South Korea repatriates remains of 88 Chinese soldiers

Thai soldier charged over deadly shooting at army facility

Sergeant Major Yongyuth Mungkornkim’s mental and physical health being assessed.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 03:40 PM

Thai soldier charged over deadly shooting at army facility

Indonesian gig drivers fear hardship after fuel price hike

Critics say firms exploit them, taking large cuts of their daily income.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 03:00 PM

Indonesian gig drivers fear hardship after fuel price hike



Fiji president’s son faces Australia assault charges

Offence charges includes distribution of intimate images without consent.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 02:20 PM

Fiji president’s son faces Australia assault charges

Hong Kong folk rush to learn new skills ahead of life abroad

Household maintenance, hairdressing courses among those sold out for months.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 01:40 PM

Hong Kong folk rush to learn new skills ahead of life abroad

A week after ascension to throne, how has Charles III fared?

Monarch’s first week not entirely blemish-free.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 01:00 PM

A week after ascension to throne, how has Charles III fared?

Asian stocks open lower as all eyes on Fed decision next week

Analysts expect interest rates to keep rising as the US tries to cool an overheating economy and combat sky-high inflation.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 12:00 PM

Asian stocks open lower as all eyes on Fed decision next week

White House announces US$600 million in new military aid for Ukraine

Assistance consists of equipment and services, as well as training.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 10:40 AM

White House announces US$600 million in new military aid for Ukraine

UN member states may allow Zelensky to speak by video

Motion to allow remote address likely to be opposed by Russia.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 10:00 AM

UN member states may allow Zelensky to speak by video

Climate change likely worsened Pakistan floods, says study

Rainfall in worst-hit regions has increased as much as 75% in recent decades.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 09:20 AM

Climate change likely worsened Pakistan floods, says study

Some embassies in Haitian capital close citing unrest

Port-au-Prince descends into chaos as government says it can no longer afford to cover fuel subsidies.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 08:40 AM

Some embassies in Haitian capital close citing unrest

Canadian veterans’ medical cannabis use soars

Audit finds ex-soldiers spent about Can$156 million in total over the past year on pot.

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 08:00 AM

Canadian veterans’ medical cannabis use soars

Kanye West ends Gap partnership, aims to open own boutiques

Announcement caps months of social media complaints from rapper,

Friday, 16 Sep 2022 07:20 AM

Kanye West ends Gap partnership, aims to open own boutiques


Swiss legend Federer announces retirement

Tennis star admits knee injuries force him to end career.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 10:40 PM

Swiss legend Federer announces retirement

Illegal immigrants escape detention centre in France

Manhunt on for 11 detainees who were awaiting deportation.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 10:00 PM

Illegal immigrants escape detention centre in France

Iran tells Putin cooperation makes US-sanctioned countries ‘stronger’

Russia says ‘doing everything’ to include Tehran in Shanghai Commission Organisation.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 09:20 PM

Iran tells Putin cooperation makes US-sanctioned countries ‘stronger’

Putin says Russia-Iran ties ‘developing positively’

Moscow to send a business delegation to Tehran next week to build commercial ties.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 08:40 PM

Putin says Russia-Iran ties ‘developing positively’

Biden hosts anti-extremism ‘summit’ at White House

US president’s conference latest move in calling out hate-motivated violence in country.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 08:00 PM

Biden hosts anti-extremism ‘summit’ at White House

Ethereum blockchain completes 'monumental' overhaul

A more energy-efficient version emerges, but critics remain sceptical.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 07:20 PM

Ethereum blockchain completes 'monumental' overhaul

Lebanese rejoice after Mayyas win ‘America's Got Talent’

Dance troupe the pride and joy of fellow countrymen. 

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 06:40 PM

Lebanese rejoice after Mayyas win ‘America's Got Talent’

Papua New Guinea quake toll rises to 10

Rescue operations continue as scores of injured still stranded.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 06:00 PM

Papua New Guinea quake toll rises to 10

Shell says CEO stepping down at end of 2022

Group to continue net-zero emissions aim under renewables director Wael Sawan.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 05:20 PM

Shell says CEO stepping down at end of 2022

US to send US$756 million in additional aid to Syria

State Department calls for international agreement allowing humanitarian assistance across border.

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 04:40 PM

US to send US$756 million in additional aid to Syria