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Indian smuggler arrested at Thai airport with fox, pythons
Animals found in plastic baskets, hidden under snacks, packed in luggage as he passed through X-ray machines.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 11:59 PM
Taiwan shows off most advanced fighter jet after China drills
Taipei undertakes combat-readiness exercise in latest display of defence against invasion.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 11:20 PM
Egypt central bank chief quits amid deepening crisis
No word yet on Tareq Amer’s replacement, who has been made presidential adviser.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 10:40 PM
5 million in southwest China face power cuts in heatwave
Record high temperatures cause demand for air-conditioning to spike, leading to electricity supply crunch.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 10:00 PM
Panicked passengers jump out of Spanish train surrounded by wildfire
Many injured in incident as people break vehicle windows to flee raging flames.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 09:20 PM
Violent storms hammer France after weeks of drought
Authorities warn of flash flooding across southern region.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 08:40 PM
Multiple blasts, arson attacks hit restive Thai south
Convenience stores in petrol stations become targeted sites.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 08:00 PM
UN expert alleges forced labour, possible slavery in Xinjiang
Tomoya Obokata says vocational training system for minorities indicate minorities subjected to involuntary work.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 07:20 PM
South Korea’s Yoon says not fixated on record-low approval ratings
The president pledges to examine public sentiment based on opinion polls.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 06:40 PM
China heat wave pushes up prices as hens lay fewer eggs
Country’s national observatory issues red alert as regions report record-breaking number of hot days.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 06:00 PM
Tokyo Olympics exec arrested over bribery allegations
Board member allegedly received monies from official event partner Aoki Holdings.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 05:20 PM
Musk says tweet about buying Manchester United was a joke
Billionaire says he is not buying any sports teams, but crack could still prompt censure from US regulators.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 04:40 PM
FBI raid on Trump residence could boost his comeback campaign, say experts
Unless ex-president is convicted before November 2024, the nine-hour operation only strengthens his claim to be nominated.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 04:00 PM
Seoul says N. Korea fired 2 cruise missiles
Pyongyang’s weapons test comes after S. Korean, American troops undertake annual summertime drills.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 03:20 PM
China use of mental asylums to punish activists ‘widespread’, says report
Data look at 99 cases of Chinese people forced into psychiatric hospitals for political reasons between 2015 and 2021.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 02:40 PM
South Korean founder of failed Terra coin admits he was ‘wrong’
Experts say Do Kwon toxic to crypto ventures, as creditors try to recover US$40 billion investment.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 02:00 PM
Germany’s Russian gas crisis sparks coal rush
Suppliers boast delivery schedule extending for months, as homeowners look to keep soaring energy bills down.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 01:20 PM
Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh economic outlook
Hong Kong is flat and Shanghai slips while Seoul and Wellington also mark losses.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 12:40 PM
Journalist found dead in northwest Mexico
Juan Arjon Lopez bludgeoned to death after recent articles about drugs seizures, theft.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 12:00 PM
Top Trump critic Cheney loses seat in US Congress
Election conspiracy theorist beats veteran politician once considered Republican royalty.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 11:20 AM
Tokyo stocks open higher on strong US retail readings
Investors take heart as worries ease over inflation.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 10:40 AM
Elon Musk tweets he is ‘buying Manchester United’
It is unsure of the billionaire is serious.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 10:00 AM
Biden signs major climate change, healthcare law
The act – opposed by every single Republican member of Congress – means 'the American people won and the special interests lost'.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2022 09:20 AM