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Colombia levies higher tax on sugary drinks, junk foods

President Gustavo Petro wants citizens to make healthier choices.

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023 12:20 PM

For Biden in 2024, is age really just a number?

Polls show it’s a major worry for US voters.

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023 11:40 AM

For Biden in 2024, is age really just a number?

Zverev plans to contest ‘bullshit’ fine for alleged assault

German tennis player accused of physically abusing woman, damaging her health.

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023 11:00 AM

Zverev plans to contest ‘bullshit’ fine for alleged assault

US House vote to expel discredited lawmaker Santos fails

Republican congressman remains on a 179-213 rejection.

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023 10:20 AM

US House vote to expel discredited lawmaker Santos fails

Australia woman arrested in lethal mushroom mystery

Arrest of Erin Patterson, 49, latest twist in saga that has gripped nation.

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023 09:40 AM

Australia woman arrested in lethal mushroom mystery



Blinken to tour Asia after latest Mideast crisis trip

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will also travel to India for annual 'two-plus-two' talks.

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023 09:00 AM

Blinken to tour Asia after latest Mideast crisis trip

Opinions of Bankman-Fried clash in US trial closing arguments

Former crypto golden boy faces decades in prison if convicted.

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023 08:20 AM

Opinions of Bankman-Fried clash in US trial closing arguments

US stocks rally on Fed decision while yen steadies

Benchmark lending rate to hold at 22-year high of between 5.25% and 5.5%.

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023 07:40 AM

US stocks rally on Fed decision while yen steadies

First evacuations from Gaza as refugee camp hit again

Families rush through Rafah crossing to Egypt.

Thursday, 02 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

First evacuations from Gaza as refugee camp hit again

Frustration, chaos mount in Afghan exodus

Govt says immigrants dismissal was to protect Pakistan’s ‘welfare, security’.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 11:59 PM

Frustration, chaos mount in Afghan exodus

Iran, Turkey call for meeting to stop spread of war

Two countries do not want Gaza tragedy to turn into war that affects region.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 11:40 PM

Iran, Turkey call for meeting to stop spread of war

Bolivia cuts ties with Israel over Gaza strikes

2 other Latin American countries recall their ambassadors over mounting humanitarian crisis.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 11:00 PM

Bolivia cuts ties with Israel over Gaza strikes

NGO files complaint over death of journalists

Formal protest to ICC also cites deliberate destruction of over 50 media premises in Gaza.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 10:20 PM

NGO files complaint over death of journalists

Bangladesh PM's daughter takes WHO top job, denying nepotism

Saima Wazed denies allegations, cites sexism.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 09:40 PM

Bangladesh PM's daughter takes WHO top job, denying nepotism

Wind, floods expected as fresh storm closes in on UK

There would be bursts of heavy rain and gusts of 96 to 112kph along England’s south coast.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 09:00 PM

Wind, floods expected as fresh storm closes in on UK


Iran urges Muslim countries to halt trade with Israel

Supreme leader lambasts Western governments who ‘stand against Palestine’.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 08:20 PM

Iran urges Muslim countries to halt trade with Israel

King Charles meets Kenya veterans

British head of state on first tour of African, Commonwealth nation since after Elizabeth II’s death.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 07:40 PM

King Charles meets Kenya veterans

Bangladesh garment workers block roads in fair wage protest

Workers say struggling to make ends meet.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 07:00 PM

Bangladesh garment workers block roads in fair wage protest

Saudi ready for World Cup in 2034

Gulf country intends to host tournament without asking neighbours to hold any games.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 06:20 PM

Saudi ready for World Cup in 2034

First foreigners leave Gaza for Egypt

Rafah crossing opens for the first time since Oct 7.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 05:40 PM

First foreigners leave Gaza for Egypt

Mass exodus of Afghans as deadline arrives

Illegal migrants must leave Pakistan today or be forcibly removed.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 05:00 PM

Mass exodus of Afghans as deadline arrives

Israeli hits 11,000 Gaza ‘terror targets’

Country also faces daily barrage of attacks from Hamas, other groups around Middle East.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 04:20 PM

Israeli hits 11,000 Gaza ‘terror targets’

Elderly Japan hostage taker ‘had grudge’ with post office

The 86-year-old man also admits to shooting into a hospital and setting his home on fire.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 03:40 PM

Elderly Japan hostage taker ‘had grudge’ with post office

Bolivia coca crops dip for first time in 7 years

Cultivation area reduced to 29,900ha from 30,500ha.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 03:00 PM

Bolivia coca crops dip for first time in 7 years

Australia police search for shark attack victim

A 55-year-old man disappears while surfing at Granite Beach.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 02:20 PM

Australia police search for shark attack victim