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Iran lodges hijab case against journalists day after release

Judiciary files new case against Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi for posing for photos without headscarf outside prison.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Iran lodges hijab case against journalists day after release

Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea

Military to also acquire more ships, aircraft, radars.         

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea

Pacific nation Nauru cuts ties to Taiwan, switches to China

Beijing says ‘willing to open new chapter’ in ties with the island state.         

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Pacific nation Nauru cuts ties to Taiwan, switches to China

China 2023 economic growth tipped to be weakest in decades

Experts forecast GDP to have expanded 5.2% last year.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

China 2023 economic growth tipped to be weakest in decades

US presidential election heats up as frigid Iowa tests Trump

Iowans may have to contend with blizzards, potential wind chill of -38C or even colder.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 12:00 PM

US presidential election heats up as frigid Iowa tests Trump



Denmark’s King Frederik X takes throne

Mary is first commoner to become queen in the country.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

Denmark’s King Frederik X takes throne

Palestine lose to Iran at Asian Cup as Japan survive scare

Hong Kong lose to the UAE.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 07:35 AM

Palestine lose to Iran at Asian Cup as Japan survive scare

Torrential rains leave at least 11 dead in Brazil

Mayor declares emergency, urges people to stay home.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Torrential rains leave at least 11 dead in Brazil

Gaza war rages on 100th day

UN says 85% of territory's population have been displaced.

Monday, 15 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Gaza war rages on 100th day

New era for Denmark as Queen Margrethe abdicates

The 55-year-old crown prince becomes King Frederik X today.        

Sunday, 14 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

New era for Denmark as Queen Margrethe abdicates

4 die trying to cross Channel to UK

French maritime authority group’s small boat encountered trouble around 2am.

Sunday, 14 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

4 die trying to cross Channel to UK

N. Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile

Seoul military says the weapon was launched into the Eastern Sea around 2.55pm.

Sunday, 14 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

N. Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile

Taiwan tells China to ‘face reality’ after election

President-elect vows to defend island from Beijing’s intimidation.    

Sunday, 14 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Taiwan tells China to ‘face reality’ after election

Swiss newspaper uncovers abuse in breakaway Catholic group

Violence was 'sexual, but also psychological and physical', says report.

Sunday, 14 Jan 2024 09:33 AM

Swiss newspaper uncovers abuse in breakaway Catholic group

Pakistan top court strips ex-PM Khan’s party of election symbol

South Asian nation of more than 240 million people votes on February 8.

Sunday, 14 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Pakistan top court strips ex-PM Khan’s party of election symbol


Djokovic bids for Grand Slam history as Australian Open starts

World number one with 24 Grand Slams is already the most-decorated player in the men’s game.

Sunday, 14 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Djokovic bids for Grand Slam history as Australian Open starts

Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘no one will stop us’ in Gaza

War enters 100th day today.

Sunday, 14 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘no one will stop us’ in Gaza

5 inmates escape in new Ecuador prison break

Police say two of them have been recaptured.         

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

5 inmates escape in new Ecuador prison break

Taiwan’s presidential favourite wins election held under China’s glare

Lai Ching-te of Democratic Progressive Party scores 40.2% of the vote.

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 09:33 PM

Taiwan’s presidential favourite wins election held under China’s glare

Turkey bombs ‘terrorist targets’ in Iraq and Syria

This comes after nine of its soldiers were killed in a military base in a northern Iraqi city.         

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Turkey bombs ‘terrorist targets’ in Iraq and Syria

US regulator keeps Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes grounded

FAA to keep aircraft inactive until extensive inspection, maintenance is conducted, data reviewed.

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

US regulator keeps Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes grounded

US strikes Yemen after Huthis threaten Red Sea ships

UN chief calls on all sides ‘not to escalate’ in interest of regional peace, stability.

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

US strikes Yemen after Huthis threaten Red Sea ships

Massive trove of ancient artifacts, skeletons found in Brazil

Excavations uncover thousands of artifacts left by peoples 9,000 years ago.

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

Massive trove of ancient artifacts, skeletons found in Brazil

Taiwan votes in key election under Chinese threats

Separatist Lai Ching-te tipped to win top post.

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

Taiwan votes in key election under Chinese threats

US Fed records largest ever operating loss in 2023

Higher interest rates hikes central bank’s interest expenses.

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

US Fed records largest ever operating loss in 2023