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‘AI’ named Collins Word of the Year

Lexicographers say the term became the dominant conversation of 2023.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 01:40 PM

‘AI’ named Collins Word of the Year

California jury says Tesla’s Autopilot not to blame in fatal 2019 crash

Jurors, split nine to three, deliberate for four days before arriving at decision.                    

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 01:00 PM

California jury says Tesla’s Autopilot not to blame in fatal 2019 crash

Japan ‘on standby’ to intervene as yen plummets

Government expected to announce ¥17 trillion stimulus package tomorrow.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 12:20 PM

Japan ‘on standby’ to intervene as yen plummets

Niger prosecutor says ousted president tried to escape

Large sums of money in local and foreign currencies found in Mohamed Bazoum’s residence.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 11:40 AM

Niger prosecutor says ousted president tried to escape

Armed residents guard streets in hurricane-hit Acapulco

Folks take matters into their own hands after wave of looting.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 11:00 AM

Armed residents guard streets in hurricane-hit Acapulco



Storms swell Iguazu falls to near decade-high flow

Flooding engulfs one of site’s main tourist walkways.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 10:20 AM

Storms swell Iguazu falls to near decade-high flow

US stocks climb again ahead of Fed decision

Analysts expect interest rates to hold steady.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 09:40 AM

US stocks climb again ahead of Fed decision

Bankman-Fried struggles in final day of court testimony

Former crypto tycoon claims he does not remember giving any directions.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 09:00 AM

Bankman-Fried struggles in final day of court testimony

Tropical Storm Pilar causes heavy rains as it scrapes past Central America

It is expected to remain offshore.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 08:20 AM

Tropical Storm Pilar causes heavy rains as it scrapes past Central America

Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup

Decision to be ratified officially at the end of 2024.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 07:40 AM

Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup

Hamas to free foreign hostages ‘in the next few days’

Armed wing vows to turn Gaza into graveyard for Israel’s military.

Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Hamas to free foreign hostages ‘in the next few days’

Nordic countries announce deal to up repatriation

5 nations will cooperate to discourage immigration.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

Nordic countries announce deal to up repatriation

Eurozone economy shrinks in third quarter, inflation falls further

Bloc’s data agency says weaker figures due to rising living costs.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

Eurozone economy shrinks in third quarter, inflation falls further

2 S. Korean policemen stabbed outside presidential compound

77-year-old assailant nabbed at scene, duo being treated in hospital.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 10:20 PM

2 S. Korean policemen stabbed outside presidential compound

Thai minister travels to Qatar, Egypt for Hamas hostage talks

Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara seeks release of 22 of his countrymen being held in Gaza.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 09:40 PM

Thai minister travels to Qatar, Egypt for Hamas hostage talks


2 Bangladesh activists killed in anti-govt protests

Violence breaks out in multiple cities and towns.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 09:00 PM

2 Bangladesh activists killed in anti-govt protests

Stellantis confirms 2023 outlook despite US strike

Revenue up by 7%.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

Stellantis confirms 2023 outlook despite US strike

US military in Japan get seafood from Fukushima waters

Washington shows support for Tokyo’s release of treated nuclear waste.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 07:40 PM

US military in Japan get seafood from Fukushima waters

Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky on government phones

Authorities say apps ‘present an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security’.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 07:00 PM

Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky on government phones

Suspected gunman takes hostages in Japan

Unspecified number of people being held in post office, authorities say.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 06:20 PM

Suspected gunman takes hostages in Japan

Thailand to offer India, Taiwan tourists visa-free entry

Govt seeks to rebuild tourism sector after pandemic struggles.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 05:40 PM

Thailand to offer India, Taiwan tourists visa-free entry

Northern China chokes under severe pollution

Authorities issue red alert in densely populated Hebei province.         

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

Northern China chokes under severe pollution

Flooding, heavy rain kill 3 in Vietnam

Access to several communities in central Ha Tinh province cut off.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 04:20 PM

Flooding, heavy rain kill 3 in Vietnam

Australia abandons 2034 World Cup bid

Move strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position to host event.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 03:40 PM

Australia abandons 2034 World Cup bid

Company found guilty over New Zealand volcano disaster

Whakaari Management will be sentenced in February with 6 other parties.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 03:00 PM

Company found guilty over New Zealand volcano disaster