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‘The Crown’ set for final season
Season six will be released in two stages: five episodes on Thursday and the rest on Dec 14.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 06:40 PM
Thai regulator green-lights controversial telecom merger
Giant AIS and local rival 3BB to consolidate despite concerns about potential for anti-competitive practices.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 05:50 PM
US Treasury says working on ‘healthy’ relations with China
Janet Yellen, however, insists Washington will not condone Chinese firms supplying arms to Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 05:00 PM
Ally of Myanmar junta chief jailed for corruption
Ex-home minister 'took bribes', state media reports.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 04:10 PM
China’s ‘Singles Day’ shopping bonanza loses its lustre
Consumers not swayed by largely unchanged prices.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 03:20 PM
Group of 48 countries to adopt crypto-asset reporting framework
United States, Canada, United Kingdom,, Germany, Japan, Singapore among members of coalition.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 02:30 PM
Gaza’s health system ‘on its knees’, WHO chief warns
Half of territory’s 36 hospitals no longer functioning.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 01:40 PM
Saudi prince slams Israel ‘aggression’ ahead of Gaza summits
Riyadh has repeatedly criticised attacks on civilians in statements.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 12:50 PM
Israel revises Oct 7 Hamas attack death toll to 1,200
Spokesman says updated estimate includes foreigners.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 12:00 PM
Moody’s downgrades US debt rating outlook to negative
Agency expects country’s fiscal deficits to remain very large.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 11:10 AM
Monet painting fetches US$74 million at auction in New York
Water lilies top projected sale price of US$65 million.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 10:20 AM
Quakes rock southwestern Iceland as volcanic eruption looms
Some 24,000 tremors have been registered on the Reykjanes peninsula since late October.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 09:30 AM
FBI agents seized New York mayor's cell phones, says lawyer
Raid appears to be part of probe into whether Eric Adams' election campaign had conspired with the Turkish government.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 08:40 AM
Wall Street ends week on positive note
Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 1.2% to 34,283.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 07:50 AM
Gaza City in ruins as residents flee urban warfare
Israeli military says its troops have reached the heart of the city.
Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 07:00 AM
Protesters blockade UK defence giant’s factory over Gaza war
Group aims to shut down the plant which sells arms to Israel.
Friday, 10 Nov 2023 11:40 PM
Jailed Iranian Nobel winner ends hunger strike
Narges Mohammadi receives medical treatment without wearing the compulsory hijab.
Friday, 10 Nov 2023 11:00 PM
Cambodian artist turns old tyres into giant King Kong
Mean Tithpheap wants to encourage others to reuse materials in their work.
Friday, 10 Nov 2023 10:20 PM
Prince Harry wins latest legal battle with UK newspapers
Other claimants include singer Elton John, actors Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, politician Simon Hughes.
Friday, 10 Nov 2023 09:40 PM
‘More needs to be done’ to protect Palestinian civilians
Antony Blinken wants to prevent harm, to maximise assistance to Gaza.
Friday, 10 Nov 2023 09:00 PM
Chinese former bank chief gets life in prison for bribery
Sun Deshun found guilty of receiving property valued at C¥980 million over 16 years.
Friday, 10 Nov 2023 08:20 PM
Israel agrees pauses in fighting but rules out ceasefire
Netanyahu says does not ‘seek to govern Gaza’.
Friday, 10 Nov 2023 07:40 PM
World Bank offers prop for Sri Lanka’s stressed banks
This move highlights the bankrupt country’s financial fragility.
Friday, 10 Nov 2023 07:00 PM