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Yen weakens as Bank of Japan tweaks bond yield policy

Central bank hikes core inflation forecast to 2.8% from 2.5% for the current fiscal year.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 02:20 PM

Yen weakens as Bank of Japan tweaks bond yield policy

China security minister in Myanmar following border clashes

Wang Xiaohong discusses cooperation on law enforcement, security with junta.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 01:40 PM

China security minister in Myanmar following border clashes

Spain Catholic bishops apologise after report of 200,000 abused

Poll finds 0.6% of adult population say they suffered sexual abuse by clergy when they were children.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 01:00 PM

Spain Catholic bishops apologise after report of 200,000 abused

Olympic great Retton facing ‘long and slow’ recovery

The former US gymnast is recuperating at home.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 12:20 PM

Olympic great Retton facing ‘long and slow’ recovery

China astronauts return to Earth after ‘successful’ mission

Trio spend 154 days in orbit.       

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 11:40 AM

China astronauts return to Earth after ‘successful’ mission



Central America braces for Tropical Storm Pilar

Tempest packing winds of up to 80kph expected to make landfall today.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 11:00 AM

Central America braces for Tropical Storm Pilar

‘Friends’ cast ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry

Gwyneth Paltrow is 'super sad' while Morgan Fairchild is 'heartbroken'.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 10:20 AM

‘Friends’ cast ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry

Hamas video shows women abducted in Israel attacks

Family friend calls clip 'first proof of life'.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 09:40 AM

Hamas video shows women abducted in Israel attacks

Bankman-Fried faces prosecutors in US fraud trial

FTX founder admits Alameda benefited from credit line of up to US$65 billion.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 09:00 AM

Bankman-Fried faces prosecutors in US fraud trial

Oil slumps on easing fears of Mideast regional war

Crude futures pare Friday’s near 3% gains.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 08:20 AM

Oil slumps on easing fears of Mideast regional war

Messi wins Ballon d’Or for 8th time

Argentine superstar beats Haaland, Mbappe to take home prize..

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 07:40 AM

Messi wins Ballon d’Or for 8th time

Israel PM rejects Gaza ceasefire as ‘surrender to Hamas’

Concern has surged about widening humanitarian crisis.

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Israel PM rejects Gaza ceasefire as ‘surrender to Hamas’

Israeli tanks enter Gaza City fringes as army ramps up assault

Military says 600 targets hit in 24 hours.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

Israeli tanks enter Gaza City fringes as army ramps up assault

Bangladesh workers damage factories in protest

Demonstration takes place after association offered 25% raise, ignoring union demands.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

Bangladesh workers damage factories in protest

Iran arrests prominent lawyer at teen funeral

Human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh was previously imprisoned in 2018.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 10:20 PM

Iran arrests prominent lawyer at teen funeral


Canadian auto union begins strike against Stellantis

Workers are demanding wage increases, pension improvements. 

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 09:40 PM

Canadian auto union begins strike against Stellantis

Israel says ‘dozens’ of militants killed in Gaza raids

Hamas reports ‘heavy fighting’ in north.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 09:00 PM

Israel says ‘dozens’ of militants killed in Gaza raids

India vows to free ex-navy personnel on Qatar death row

Families seek ‘personal intervention’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

India vows to free ex-navy personnel on Qatar death row

Deaths from India Jehovah’s Witnesses attack rise to 3

Police question man who claimed responsibility.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 07:40 PM

Deaths from India Jehovah’s Witnesses attack rise to 3

Japan’s first fully autonomous vehicle suspended

Driverless car hits parked bicycle, none of four passengers injured.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 07:00 PM

Japan’s first fully autonomous vehicle suspended

UK prepares to host global leaders’ gathering on AI

2-day summit is billed as the first of its kind.  

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 06:20 PM

UK prepares to host global leaders’ gathering on AI

Preventing aid into Gaza could be ‘a crime’, ICC prosecutor says

United Nations fears breakdown of public order after looting at food aid centres in Gaza.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 05:40 PM

Preventing aid into Gaza could be ‘a crime’,  ICC prosecutor says

HSBC says pre-tax profit more than doubled in third quarter

London-listed lender announces new US$3 billion share buyback programme.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

HSBC says pre-tax profit more than doubled in third quarter

Hong Kong drops gun charge against American senator

Prosecutors agree to settle case against Jeff Wilson by imposing bind-over order.

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 04:20 PM

Hong Kong drops gun charge against American senator

Panama president proposes referendum on controversial copper mine

This follows 9 days of protests over its potential environmental impacts.  

Monday, 30 Oct 2023 03:40 PM

Panama president proposes referendum on controversial copper mine