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Meta quarterly profit jumps but it sees volatility in ad market
Tech giant registers earnings of US$11.6 billion.
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 11:40 AM
Bolivia forest fires shutter thousands of schools
Air pollution leads to suspension of classes till tomorrow.
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 11:00 AM
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard rejects sex lair portrayal at trial
He says claim is ‘insane’.
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 10:20 AM
At least 22 dead in Maine shootings, gunman at large
‘Many, many more‘ injured in attacks at bowling alley, local bar, Walmart distribution centre.
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 09:46 AM
Elon Musk teases audio and video calls at X
However, multiple users complain feature not available in their app.
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 09:40 AM
Mexico races to help battered Acapulco after major hurricane
Authorities move to restore communications, assess damage.
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 09:00 AM
Mattel posts strong Q3 results, boosted by ‘Barbie’ mania
Consumer demand for product increases in quarter.
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 08:20 AM
Venezuela seizes control of gang-run prison with reggaeton studio
Tocuyito jail has 2,000 inmates, the biggest population for a penitentiary.
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 07:40 AM
Republicans end gridlock as US House elects new speaker
Mike Johnson wins unanimous support to lead lower chamber.
Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 07:00 AM
Germany’s Lufthansa to start regional airline next year
This will bolster its short-haul service in Europe while cutting costs.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 11:40 PM
China’s Xi hails new ‘strategic partnership’ with Colombia
Beijing, Bogota upgrade their relationship.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 11:00 PM
UN warns of catastrophic risks to society
Global body says Earth hurtling towards tipping points that could destroy essential systems.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 10:20 PM
Search for North Sea collision sailors called off
Ships, helicopters scour area despite difficult weather conditions; they do not find anything.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 09:40 PM
Israeli air strikes kill 8 Syria troops
Persistent rocket, artillery exchanges raise fears of new front in Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 09:00 PM
Dozens of bushfires rage through eastern Australia
Western Downs is one of worst-affected areas.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 08:20 PM
Myanmar nationals ask Philippines to probe alleged war crimes
They want an investigation into atrocities committed against mainly Christian Chin minority.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 07:40 PM
China refuses to explain why defence minister sacked
Beijing remains mum on Li Shangfu’s whereabouts after weeks of him not seen in public.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 07:00 PM
Indonesia’s 3-way presidential race set as deadline nears
Ex-special forces general Prabowo Subianto and Jokowi’s son seen as frontrunners.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 06:20 PM
China urges Taiwan firms to show ‘responsibility’ as Foxconn probed
Beijing suggests they actively promote ‘peaceful development of cross-Strait relations’.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 05:40 PM
Singapore pilgrims seek divine help at century-old temple
Thousands of devotees making annual journey to Da Bo Gong and pray for good fortune for themselves, world.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 05:00 PM
China to send youngest-ever crew to space mission
Shenzhou-17 module carrying trio is scheduled to blast off tomorrow from Jiuquan launch site.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 04:20 PM
2 killed, nearly 275,000 flee Bangladesh cyclone
Power lines cut, intense rainfall lashes coastal villages and islands.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 03:40 PM
Stocks lifted by China spending plan, oil down on Israel hope
President Xi Jinping pays first known visit to central bank, indicating increased focus government is putting on economy.
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023 03:00 PM