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Ryanair announces soaring profits

Airline’s gains climb as aviation sector enjoys strong recovery after heavy pandemic losses. 

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 05:00 PM

Ryanair announces soaring profits

Israel intensifies strikes despite ceasefire calls

Heads of all major UN agencies issue joint statement expressing outrage.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 04:10 PM

Israel intensifies strikes despite ceasefire calls

Beijing urges Myanmar to ‘cooperate’ on border stability

It says junta must ensure safety of residents along Shan-China border.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 03:20 PM

Beijing urges Myanmar to ‘cooperate’ on border stability

Philippine city rises from the ruins

Country prepares to commemorate 10th anniversary of Super Typhoon Haiyan.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 02:30 PM

Philippine city rises from the ruins

South Korean stocks surge after short-selling ban

Commission chairman Kim Joo-hyun says illegal shorting practices pose risk to market stability.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 01:40 PM

South Korean stocks surge after short-selling ban



Australia’s PM sees ‘promising signs’ of better China ties

Anthony Albanese predicts ‘constructive discussion’ with Xi Jinping in landmark meeting.      

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 12:50 PM

Australia’s PM sees ‘promising signs’ of better China ties

Blinken tries to soothe Turkey’s anger

Ankara is upset about the bloodshed in Gaza.  

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 12:00 PM

Blinken tries to soothe Turkey’s anger

UN agency chiefs join in urging Gaza ceasefire

They have expressed outrage at the civilian death toll.  

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 11:10 AM

UN agency chiefs join in urging Gaza ceasefire

Blinken on surprise visit to Baghdad

He will discuss risks of escalation in Israel’s war with Hamas.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 10:20 AM

Blinken on surprise visit to Baghdad

King of Jordan says ‘urgent medical aid’ air-dropped into Gaza

This comes after talks with US top diplomat Blinken in Amman on Saturday.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 09:30 AM

King of Jordan says ‘urgent medical aid’ air-dropped into Gaza

Colombian rebels suspend talks with government

FARC dissidents say Petro administration failed to live up to promises.         

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 08:40 AM

Colombian rebels suspend talks with government

New Beatles song set to reach no. 1 on UK singles chart

‘Now and Then’ debuts at no. 42 in the UK after just 10 hours of sales, last Thursday.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 07:50 AM

New Beatles song set to reach no. 1 on UK singles chart

Diaz implores group to release father after scoring on Liverpool return

Guerrillas acknowledge making a “mistake” kidnapping Colombia international’s parents.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Diaz implores group to release father after scoring on Liverpool return

France reports over 1,000 anti-Semitic acts since Oct 7

Authorities have arrested 486 people, including 102 of foreigners.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

France reports over 1,000 anti-Semitic acts since Oct 7

French minister urges ‘immediate humanitarian truce’

Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna calls for ceasefire, population living on dwindling supplies.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 11:50 PM

French minister urges ‘immediate humanitarian truce’


Israel minister reprimanded over Gaza nuclear ‘option’ comment

Amichay Eliyahu suspended from government meetings ‘until further notice’.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 11:00 PM

Israel minister reprimanded over Gaza nuclear ‘option’ comment

French police probe knife attack for anti-Semitism

Woman’s life not in danger, no arrests made.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 10:10 PM

French police probe knife attack for anti-Semitism

Ukraine strikes shipyard in Crimea

Kyiv increases attacks to suppress Russia’s Black Sea naval fleet.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 09:20 PM

Ukraine strikes shipyard in Crimea

Bangladesh arrests 8,000 opposition activists

Those detained face criminal cases and warrants.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 08:30 PM

Bangladesh arrests 8,000 opposition activists

All aboard Thailand’s ‘floating train’

Railway adventures gain popularity in kingdom as tourists move away from stereotypical outings.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 07:40 PM

All aboard Thailand’s ‘floating train’

Rescue efforts called off after Nepal quake

District official says focus is now on providing relief to victims.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 06:50 PM

Rescue efforts called off after Nepal quake

Smog-ridden New Delhi extends schools shutdown

Annual smog blamed for thousands of deaths in most polluted city on Earth.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 06:00 PM

Smog-ridden New Delhi extends schools shutdown

Radio broadcaster killed in the Philippines

Juan Jumalon fourth journalist slain since President Ferdinand Marcos took office.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 05:10 PM

Radio broadcaster killed in the Philippines

Ohio vote tests abortion question ahead of 2024 race

14 US states have effectively banned the procedure. 

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 04:20 PM

Ohio vote tests abortion question ahead of 2024 race

Poppy growth down 95% since Taliban ban

UN warns of potential ‘humanitarian consequences for many rural communities’.

Sunday, 05 Nov 2023 03:30 PM

Poppy growth down 95% since Taliban ban