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Thousands flee after Philippine volcano erupts

Seismological agency warns of possible tsunami with further eruptions.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 08:30 PM

Thousands flee after Philippine volcano erupts

Iran says Kuwait-Saudi deal to develop gas field “illegal”

Islamic Republic claims equal right to disputed region.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 07:50 PM

Iran says Kuwait-Saudi deal to develop gas field “illegal”

English town sends message to Putin

East England town unites for Ukraine’s refugees.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 07:10 PM

English town sends message to Putin

Afghan girls protest against school closure in Kabul

The Taliban has not given a clear reason for their policy reversal.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 06:30 PM

Afghan girls protest against school closure in Kabul

Shanghai won’t lock down despite Covid spike

Official says port city coming to complete standstill would have global impact.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 05:50 PM

Shanghai won’t lock down despite Covid spike



Australia voices concern for journalist as trial in China looms

Foreign minister has asked that officials be allowed to attend Cheng Lei’s hearing on March 31.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 05:10 PM

Australia voices concern for journalist as trial in China looms

Palestinians vote in second phase of municipal elections

Elections to be held in 50 towns and cities today.          

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 04:30 PM

Palestinians vote in second phase of municipal elections

Sri Lanka fuel prices soar as economy reels

Domestic fuel retailers blame rupee tanking against major global currencies.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 03:50 PM

Sri Lanka fuel prices soar as economy reels

Box office titan Samuel L. Jackson receives honorary Oscar

Actor takes stage to share reminiscences on his career.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 03:10 PM

Box office titan Samuel L. Jackson receives honorary Oscar

Royals’ Caribbean tour hit by protests

Carefully choreographed photo calls and public appearances for the queen's Platinum Jubilee are not going to plan.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 02:30 PM

Royals’ Caribbean tour hit by protests

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies, age 50

Band ‘devastated by tragic, untimely loss’.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 01:50 PM

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies, age 50

Thousands flee after Philippine volcano erupts

Authorities say more eruptions possible, with Taal sending gas, ash, debris 1,500m in to the air.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 01:10 PM

Thousands flee after Philippine volcano erupts

Malta PM heads for re-election despite corruption fears

Abela’s moves for good governance, press freedom tempered by lingering suspicions of whitewashes, cover-ups.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 12:30 PM

Malta PM heads for re-election despite corruption fears

West Africa bloc maintains sanctions against Mali

Ecowas also threatens other junta in Guinea and Burkina Faso over recent coups.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 11:50 AM

West Africa bloc maintains sanctions against Mali

Saudi Arab Grand Prix continues ‘as planned’ despite rebel attack

Drivers can smell smoke from huge fire at Aramco oil refinery.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 11:00 AM

Saudi Arab Grand Prix continues ‘as planned’ despite rebel attack


US calls for tougher UN Security Council sanctions against N.Korea

Unanimously adopted text is voted on a month after Pyongyang fired its last previous intercontinental ICBM.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 09:20 AM

Argentina to receive immediate US$9.7 billion under US$44 billion IMF deal

Financing aims to provide struggling country with 'balance of payments and budget support'.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 08:40 AM

Argentina to receive immediate US$9.7 billion under US$44 billion IMF deal

Putin signs law on jail terms for ‘fake’ news on state actions abroad

If the false information 'caused serious consequences', it is punishable by up 15 years in jail.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 08:00 AM

Hamilton says he is ‘duty-bound’ to discuss rights in Saudi Arabia

World champion says it's important to raise awareness.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022 07:28 AM

Hamilton says he is ‘duty-bound’ to discuss rights in Saudi Arabia

Egypt teen jailed for online shaming that led to girl’s suicide

Two years for statutory rape and three years for spreading photos and videos of the victim.

Friday, 25 Mar 2022 11:59 PM

Egypt teen jailed for online shaming that led to girl’s suicide

Myanmar villagers accuse junta troops of torching houses

Ruined buildings, blackened trees and piles of smouldering ash reported in three villages.

Friday, 25 Mar 2022 11:40 PM

Myanmar villagers accuse junta troops of torching houses

Australian journalist detained in China to face trial

Cheng Lei is due to be tried next Thursday in a Beijing court on charges of supplying state secrets.

Friday, 25 Mar 2022 11:00 PM

Australian journalist detained in China to face trial

Russia says it ‘never’ violated international law

This comes after Ukraine leader accuses Moscow of using phosphorus bombs.

Friday, 25 Mar 2022 10:20 PM

Russia says it ‘never’ violated international law

4 Chinese shuttlers punished for ‘not trying hard enough’

He Ji Ting, Tan Qiang, Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen hit with 3-month bans.

Friday, 25 Mar 2022 09:40 PM

4 Chinese shuttlers punished for ‘not trying hard enough’

US, EU create task force to wean Europe off Russian gas

The push comes as member states wrangle over calls for the bloc to ban Moscow’s key energy exports.

Friday, 25 Mar 2022 09:00 PM

US, EU create task force to wean Europe off Russian gas