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Nearly 60% of US population had Covid by February

Figure is far higher than the 80 million officially recorded cases.

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 10:20 AM

Nearly 60% of US population had Covid by February

General Motors lifts 2022 profit forecast after mixed Q1

It now projects revenue of between US$9.6 billion and US$11.2 billion.

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 09:40 AM

General Motors lifts 2022 profit forecast after mixed Q1

Russia’s Gazprom cuts gas to Poland, Bulgaria from today

Both countries say at present there is no need to restrict consumption.

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 09:00 AM

Google-parent Alphabet sees quarterly profit slip

Shares sink more than 3% to US$2,294.69 on the news.

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 08:20 AM

Google-parent Alphabet sees quarterly profit slip

Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid

US President Joe Biden not a recent close contact, aide says.

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 07:40 AM

Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid



Testing cuts leave world ‘increasingly blind’ to Covid spread, WHO says

Fewer deaths a ‘welcome trend’ but could be a result of reduced screening, UN health agency says.

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Testing cuts leave world ‘increasingly blind’ to Covid spread, WHO says

Wimbledon chiefs say ‘no viable alternative’ to Russia player ban

All England Club chairman says decision is made after careful consideration.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 11:40 PM

Wimbledon chiefs say ‘no viable alternative’ to Russia player ban

4 killed by female suicide bomber near China institute in Pakistan

The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 11:00 PM

4 killed by female suicide bomber near China institute in Pakistan

Russia expels 3 Swedish diplomats

This comes after Stockholm booted out three Russian diplomats over the conflict in Ukraine.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 10:20 PM

Russia expels 3 Swedish diplomats

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to sell ‘golden’ visas

Foreigners who deposit a minimum of US$100,000 allowed to stay in country for 10 years under special programme.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 09:40 PM

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to sell ‘golden’ visas

Russia fines Meta over LGBT ‘propaganda’

Moscow court orders US tech giant to pay $53,000 for not deleting content on the request of authorities.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 09:00 PM

Russia fines Meta over LGBT ‘propaganda’

Bali to deport man for dancing naked at sacred mountain

Canadian actor detained following a deluge of complaints from social media users.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 08:20 PM

Bali to deport man for dancing naked at sacred mountain

Cambodia ditches outdoor mask mandate amid high vaccination rates

Southeast Asian country reports only two new Covid cases and no fatalities today.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 07:40 PM

Cambodia ditches outdoor mask mandate amid high vaccination rates

Uber fined A$26 million for breaching Australian consumer law

Rideshare giant admits displaying misleading cancellation warning.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 07:00 PM

Iran arrests 3 suspects in gun murder of Sunni clerics

Investigators say the three have no connection with terrorist groups.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 06:20 PM

Iran arrests 3 suspects in gun murder of Sunni clerics


40 countries meet in Germany on bolstering Ukraine defence

Kyiv is seeking heavy artillery and tanks to repel Russian forces.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 05:40 PM

40 countries meet in Germany on bolstering Ukraine defence

Spain’s Andalusia calls regional vote in test for PM

Regional president Juanma Moreno says fresh mandate needed to tackle soaring inflation, economic impact from Covid.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 05:00 PM

Spain’s Andalusia calls regional vote in test for PM

Japan PM urges warmer ties in talks with South Koreans

Tokyo meeting represents step towards mending ties ahead of expected visits to the two US allies by Biden.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 04:20 PM

Japan PM urges warmer ties in talks with South Koreans

Beijing expands mass testing as lockdown fears grow

Screening commences in another 11 districts as capital reports 33 new Covid cases.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 03:40 PM

Beijing expands mass testing as lockdown fears grow

GM announces it will make electric Corvette

Electrified model to be available as early as next year, says US auto maker.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 03:00 PM

GM announces it will make electric Corvette

Kim Jong-un vows to ‘strengthen’ North Korea’s nuclear weapons

Leader says this will be done at the ‘highest possible speed’.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 02:20 PM

Kim Jong-un vows to ‘strengthen’ North Korea’s nuclear weapons

Brazil’s Bolsonaro defends pardon for ally

President says ‘I free people who are innocent’.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 01:40 PM

Brazil’s Bolsonaro defends pardon for ally

New Ecuador prison riot leaves 15 inmates injured

Another incident sees a vehicle explode outside penitentiary in port of Guayaquil.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 01:00 PM

New Ecuador prison riot leaves 15 inmates injured

Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for US$44 billion

Tesla chief says he wants to enhance social media platform with new features.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 12:20 PM

Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for US$44 billion

Costa Rica’s president-elect apologises for sexual harassment

Rodrigo Chaves says he deeply regrets incidents that happened more than 15 years ago.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022 11:40 AM

Costa Rica’s president-elect apologises for sexual harassment