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Sri Lanka currency falls sharply as economic crisis deepens

Rupee sinks 11.53% against US dollar after 15% devaluation.

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 05:30 PM

Sri Lanka currency falls sharply as economic crisis deepens

Tears, defiance as Ukraine Paralympics team honour country’s fallen

Medal winners demand end to violence, saying ‘they are bombing our women and children’.

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 04:50 PM

Tears, defiance as Ukraine Paralympics team honour country’s fallen

Modi’s party projected to retain Indian mega-state

Bharatiya Janata Party on cusp of comfortable majority following elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 04:10 PM

Modi’s party projected to retain Indian mega-state

World clamours to air Ukrainian president’s hit TV series

Broadcasters around the world vying for rights to Zelensky’s Servant of the People.

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 03:30 PM

World clamours to air Ukrainian president’s hit TV series

Hundreds flee their homes as Indonesian volcano erupts

Authorities place a 7km-radius exclusion zone around peak with warning of lava, airborne ash, debris.

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 02:50 PM

Hundreds flee their homes as Indonesian volcano erupts



Anti-feminist political novice Yoon is South Korea’s new president

His lack of legislative experience may prove costly as he faces a Democratic Party-controlled National Assembly that will likely scrutinise his policies. 

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 09:20 AM

Anti-feminist political novice Yoon is South Korea’s new president

France jails 3 over links to 2016 jihadist killing of priest

With the perpetrators dead, the suspects on trial are charged with 'association in a terrorist act'. 

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 08:40 AM

France jails 3 over links to 2016 jihadist killing of priest

Outcry at air strike on Ukraine children’s hospital

Attack comes amid reports that more than 1,200 civilians have died in nine-day siege of Mariupol.

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 08:00 AM

Outcry at air strike on Ukraine children’s hospital

Heineken, Carlsberg and Universal Music join Russia exodus

Ferrari says it is suspending deliveries to the country.

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 07:20 AM

Heineken, Carlsberg and Universal Music join Russia exodus

Sri Lanka restricts ‘luxuries’ as forex crisis worsens

Move comes after 2020 import ban to stop cash outflow needed to pay debts.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 11:40 PM

Sri Lanka restricts ‘luxuries’ as forex crisis worsens

UK readies more missiles for Ukraine to resist Russians

London denies effort aimed at escalating conflict.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 11:00 PM

UK readies more missiles for Ukraine to resist Russians

Iraqis protest rise in food prices

Officials blame Ukraine war for skyrocketing costs of basic necessities.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 09:20 PM

Iraqis protest rise in food prices

Power to Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear plant cut

Situation for staff worsening, no possibility to restore lines, says operator.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 08:40 PM

Power to Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear plant cut

Italy fines US facial recognition firm

Watchdog also orders Clearview AI to delete data relating to people in the country.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 08:00 PM

Italy fines US facial recognition firm

Cathay Pacific slashes loss to US$703 million

Chairman says the company ‘continues to face serious challenges’.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 07:20 PM

Cathay Pacific slashes loss to US$703 million


Russia, Ukraine agree day-long evacuation corridors

Ukrainian deputy prime minister says Moscow vowed to respect truce around six areas that have been heavily hit by fighting.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 06:40 PM

Russia, Ukraine agree day-long evacuation corridors

Protesters rally as Australian PM tours flood disaster

Folk in hardest-hit areas fear for safety as over 40,000 in New South Wales evacuated.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 06:00 PM

Protesters rally as Australian PM tours flood disaster

Austria suspends mandatory Covid vaccine law

Minister says the ‘encroachment of rights’ could no longer be justified by the danger posed by the pandemic.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 05:20 PM

Austria suspends mandatory Covid vaccine law

Mandatory Covid testing not a priority, says Hong Kong leader

Announcement rolls back a late February proposal by the government.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 04:40 PM

Mandatory Covid testing not a priority, says Hong Kong leader

Two Americans released from Venezuelan prison after US officials visit

One detainee part of ‘Citgo 6’ group serving lengthy sentences for corruption.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 04:00 PM

Two Americans released from Venezuelan prison after US officials visit

UN chief warns pandemic not over, decries vaccine inequality

Antonio Guterres calls on the world to ‘re-dedicate ourselves to ending Covid-19’.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 03:00 PM

UN chief warns pandemic not over, decries vaccine inequality

Chinese-linked hackers target at least six US states

Cybersecurity company says APT41 group carrying out tenacious and adaptive campaign.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 02:20 PM

Chinese-linked hackers target at least six US states

China inflation slows in February as food prices ease

Beijing gives ‘grave and uncertain’ outlook with Ukraine war threatening global supply chains.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 01:40 PM

China inflation slows in February as food prices ease

Asian markets edge up, oil extends gains with focus on Ukraine

While panic selling has eased, analysts warn of further volatility.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 01:00 PM

Asian markets edge up, oil extends gains with focus on Ukraine

Fukushima region forges renewable future after nuclear disaster

Green energy micro-grids, hydrogen production smatter landscape once reserved for crippled power station.

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 12:20 PM

Fukushima region forges renewable future after nuclear disaster