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Gabriel Attal picked as France’s youngest PM
A wider cabinet reshuffle is expected this week.
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024 09:00 AM
After delay, doctors say US defence chief treated for cancer
Lloyd Austin readmitted to hospital on Jan 1 due to after-surgery complications.
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024 07:00 AM
GSK buys asthma drug developer for up to US$1.4 billion
Acquisition allows it to expand ‘current respiratory biologics portfolio’.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 11:00 PM
France policemen on trial over 2017 assault of black man
Victim requires life-long treatment for severe anal injuries.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 09:00 PM
South Korea parliament to vote on banning dog meat trade
If bill outlawing it is passed, those involved in the activity may face 3 years in jail.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 07:00 PM
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Airbus says Taiwan’s Eva Air orders 33 planes
The deal could be worth as much as US$8.5 billion.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 05:00 PM
Japan sharply revises down quake missing
Tokyo says death toll at 180, up from 168 yesterday.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 03:00 PM
Israel faces Gaza ‘genocide’ case at UN top court
Country calls South Africa’s suit ‘absurd blood libel’.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 01:00 PM
US sailor who spied for China sentenced to 27 months’ jail
Wenheng Zhao also fined US$5,500 for handing over sensitive data to Beijing intelligence officer.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 11:00 AM
Bhutan to vote as economic strife hits ‘national happiness’
Contesting parties focus on mass youth exodus, unemployment.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 09:00 AM
German football legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78
‘The Kaiser’ one of only 3 men to have won World Cup as a player and as a coach.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 07:41 AM
Spain reimposes masks in hospitals as flu cases surge
Health Minister Monica Garcia says country has learnt from Covid pandemic.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 07:00 AM
Magnitude 6.7 quake hits off southern Philippines
Tremor has not triggered tsunami alert, US warning system shows.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 07:00 AM
United Airlines says found loose bolts on its 737 MAX 9 planes
Carrier launches inspection after Alaska Airlines flight’s Jan 5 emergency landing.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 07:00 AM
Japanese comedian vows to fight ‘groundless’ sexual assault allegations
Hitoshi Matsumoto will suspend performances to focus on the case.
Monday, 08 Jan 2024 11:00 PM
First US lunar lander in 5 decades blasts off
Navajo Nation objects to sending human remains, calling it a desecration of a sacred space.
Monday, 08 Jan 2024 09:00 PM
Bangladesh’s Hasina wins three-quarters of seats
Opposition head calls the result ‘a disgrace to the democratic aspirations of Bangladesh’.
Monday, 08 Jan 2024 07:00 PM
Australian police bust native reptile smuggling ring
Detectives intercept packages bound for Hong Kong with live lizards, snakes stashed inside.
Monday, 08 Jan 2024 05:00 PM
Japan quake death toll jumps to 161, 103 missing
Rescue efforts hampered by rain, snow.
Monday, 08 Jan 2024 03:00 PM
US lawmakers agree on US$1.6 trillion federal budget
Rival parties have until Jan 19 to agree on spending particulars and pass legislation.
Monday, 08 Jan 2024 01:00 PM
London underground strike suspended at the last minute
Rail union says this comes following ‘positive discussions’ in pay talks.
Monday, 08 Jan 2024 11:00 AM
EU race to replace Council president Michel
The former Belgian prime minister will stand in European parliament elections in June.
Monday, 08 Jan 2024 09:00 AM
Brazil says goodbye to late football great Zagallo
Mourners pay last respects at public wake.
Monday, 08 Jan 2024 07:00 AM