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Taiwan leader warns against ‘turning blind eye’ to aggression

Tsai Ing-wen says island faces similar threats to those faced by Ukraine.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 05:40 PM

Taiwan leader warns against ‘turning blind eye’ to aggression

Russia’s largest lender Sberbank leaving Europe

Bank says its subsidiaries are experiencing ‘abnormal cash outflows and threats to the safety of employees and branches’.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 05:00 PM

Russia’s largest lender Sberbank leaving Europe

Russian military says has control of Ukraine’s Kherson

However, mayor says city has not fallen.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 04:40 PM

Russian military says has control of Ukraine’s Kherson

In Texas, probes target parents of transgender minors

Conservative governor deems transitioning procedures ‘child abuse’.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 04:20 PM

In Texas, probes target parents of transgender minors

Djokovic announces split from long-time coach Vajda

News latest twist in Serbian star’s turbulent start to 2022.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 03:40 PM

Djokovic announces split from long-time coach Vajda



Australians flee floods as toll rises to 12, Sydney on alert

Weather system moves south from Queensland, dumping vast quantities of water across New South Wales.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 03:00 PM

Australians flee floods as toll rises to 12, Sydney on alert

NZ anti-vax protesters burn camp after riot police move in

This comes after cops win battle for control of makeshift tent city.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 02:20 PM

NZ anti-vax protesters burn camp after riot police move in

US warns against HK travel over Covid rules, child separations

Washington raises travel advisory for city to highest level.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 01:40 PM

US warns against HK travel over Covid rules, child separations

US to contribute half of 60 million emergency oil barrel release

President Joe Biden says America will lead effort agreed on by IEA nations.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 01:00 PM

US to contribute half of 60 million emergency oil barrel release

ExxonMobil, Apple, Boeing latest US giants to cut ties with Moscow

O&G company to commence phased withdrawal from Sakhalin oilfield, ‘deplores’ military action in Ukraine.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 12:20 PM

ExxonMobil, Apple, Boeing latest US giants to cut ties with Moscow

Ukraine calls for equal treatment of fleeing Africans

This comes after clips show foreigners denied access to evacuation trains.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 11:40 AM

Ukraine calls for equal treatment of fleeing Africans

Foreign students stuck at Ukraine border complain of racism

They claim racist treatment by border guards, ordinary citizens.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 11:00 AM

Foreign students stuck at Ukraine border complain of racism

World Bank preps US$3 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine

This will include at least US$350 million in immediate funds.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 10:20 AM

World Bank preps US$3 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine

Brazilian footballers speak of ‘terror’ in Ukraine

Group crammed into train, then bus on 30-hour trip to Romania.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 09:40 AM

Brazilian footballers speak of ‘terror’ in Ukraine

Belarus moving more troops to Ukraine border

Lukashenko insists forces will not take part in Russian invasion of neighbour.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 09:00 AM

Belarus moving more troops to Ukraine border


169 potential graves found at Canada indigenous school site

Report says findings are start of long journey to find answers.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 08:20 AM

169 potential graves found at Canada indigenous school site

1MDB witness admits to ‘lying a lot’

Defence case in Roger Ng trial hinges on discrediting star prosecution witness Tim Leissner, proving he was architect of crimes.

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 07:40 AM

1MDB witness admits to ‘lying a lot’

At least 17 feared dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide

Sources say owners prevented rescue teams from entering the area.

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 11:59 PM

At least 17 feared dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide

11 killed as fire rips through Syrian mall

Cause of inferno yet to be ascertained.

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 11:30 PM

11 killed as fire rips through Syrian mall

Red Cross wants US$270 million for Ukraine operations

Group fears millions are rapidly being plunged into extreme suffering.

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 10:50 PM

Red Cross wants US$270 million for Ukraine operations

Father kills 3 children, self in US church shooting

A fifth person also found dead at the scene.

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 10:10 PM

Father kills 3 children, self in US church shooting

Ukraine’s Mariupol loses power after Russian assaults

Rebel leader says Moscow-backed forces aim to besiege the city by the day’s end.

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 09:30 PM

Ukraine’s Mariupol loses power after Russian assaults

Shipping giant Maersk to stop deliveries to Russian ports

Exception given to food, medical and humanitarian supplies.

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 08:50 PM

Shipping giant Maersk to stop deliveries to Russian ports

Toshiba CEO resigns ahead of vote on spin-off plan

Satoshi Tsunakawa will continue serving as interim chair of the board of directors.

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 08:10 PM

Toshiba CEO resigns ahead of vote on spin-off plan

YouTube blocks Russian channels RT, Sputnik in Europe

Move takes into account ongoing war in Ukraine, spokesman says.

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 07:30 PM

YouTube blocks Russian channels RT, Sputnik in Europe