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6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Papua, Indonesia

Second, smaller quake strikes region minutes later.

Saturday, 10 Sep 2022 08:30 AM

6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Papua, Indonesia

King Charles III vows ‘lifelong service’ as crowds mourn queen

Monarch will be formally crowned today.

Saturday, 10 Sep 2022 07:50 AM

King Charles III vows ‘lifelong service’ as crowds mourn queen

After pulling out of TPP, US forges Asia trade framework

14 countries in partnership make up 40% of the world's economy.

Saturday, 10 Sep 2022 07:10 AM

After pulling out of TPP, US forges Asia trade framework

US announces new Iran sanctions over Albania cyber attack

While Tirana says assault mostly failed and no lasting damage was detected, Washington presses on with action against Tehran.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 11:50 PM

US announces new Iran sanctions over Albania cyber attack

Denmark’s Margrethe now Europe’s longest serving monarch

The 82-year-old Queen Margrethe II is in the midst of celebrating her golden jubilee.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 10:30 PM

Denmark’s Margrethe now Europe’s longest serving monarch



Russia detaining hundreds in Ukraine, reveals UN

Investigators say detentions, enforced disappearances rampant as war rages on.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 09:50 PM

Russia detaining hundreds in Ukraine, reveals UN

Porsche says talks with Red Bull to enter Formula One fail

Race team has expressed intention to lead in partnership with engine supplier.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 09:10 PM

Porsche says talks with Red Bull to enter Formula One fail

Switzerland’s Chinese ambassador meeting not a ‘summoning’

Bern says Beijing representative invited to capital to convey concerns following publication of Xinjiang report.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 08:30 PM

Switzerland’s Chinese ambassador meeting not a ‘summoning’

British royals begin official period of mourning

This will last until seven days after the Queen’s state funeral.       

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 07:50 PM

British royals begin official period of mourning

Bank of France sees risk of ‘limited recession’ next year

Europe braces for surging inflation over Ukraine war.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 07:10 PM

Bank of France sees risk of ‘limited recession’ next year

Man killed for chewing tobacco near India’s Golden Temple

Police arrest three members of a Sikh sect accused of hacking victim to death in full public view.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 06:30 PM

Man killed for chewing tobacco near India’s Golden Temple

German gas firm VNG seeks govt aid as energy prices soar

Russia gas blockage bites as Europe scrambles to support winter needs.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 05:00 PM

German gas firm VNG seeks govt aid as energy prices soar

Europe can get rid of Russian energy ‘chokehold’, says Blinken

US secretary of state calls conflict in Ukraine a ‘tremendous opportunity’ to diversify supply.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 04:20 PM

Europe can get rid of Russian energy ‘chokehold’, says Blinken

Syria’s Aleppo airport to reopen after Israel strikes

Transport ministry says air traffic to resume at midday local time.  

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 03:40 PM

Syria’s Aleppo airport to reopen after Israel strikes

N. Korea to begin Covid-19 vaccine campaign around November

It is unknown where the jabs are coming from.  

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 03:00 PM

N. Korea to begin Covid-19 vaccine campaign around November


UN chief in Pakistan to boost flood aid for devastated millions

Priority is food and shelter for those made homeless.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 02:20 PM

UN chief in Pakistan to boost flood aid for devastated millions

Asian markets rally, dollar dips as traders price in policy tightening

Analysts say markets digesting the fact that US interest rates will go up again in the next two weeks.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 01:40 PM

Asian markets rally, dollar dips as traders price in policy tightening

World briefly unites to mourn ‘Elizabeth the Steadfast’

Tributes pour in for late monarch from political, religious leaders across the globe.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 01:00 PM

World briefly unites to mourn ‘Elizabeth the Steadfast’

16 missing in Venezuela found ‘safe and sound’

Group ‘disappeared’ after departing for a religious retreat in La Grita.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 12:20 PM

16 missing in Venezuela found ‘safe and sound’

King Charles III to address UK as mourning begins for late queen

He will also hold first audience with PM Liz Truss.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 11:40 AM

King Charles III to address UK as mourning begins for late queen

North Korea law allows for nuclear first strike, makes programme ‘irreversible’

It paves the way for Pyongyang to ‘immediately destroy hostile forces’.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 11:00 AM

North Korea law allows for nuclear first strike, makes programme ‘irreversible’

US Justice Dept appeals freeze on review of seized Trump documents

Court order to sequester hinders ability to conduct criminal probe over former president’s possession of classified information.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 10:20 AM

US Justice Dept appeals freeze on review of seized Trump documents

Hurricane Kay hits coast of northwest Mexico

Forecasters warn of flash flooding, landslides and destructive waves.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 09:40 AM

Hurricane Kay hits coast of northwest Mexico

2 wounded in Germany knife attack, suspect killed

Police investigating possible ‘Islamist or terrorist context’.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 09:00 AM

14 dead, 26 missing as boat sinks off northern Brazil

Vessel not authorised for inter-city passenger transport, officials say.

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 08:20 AM

14 dead, 26 missing as boat sinks off northern Brazil