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Indonesian militant jailed for 15 years over 2002 Bali bombings

Judges reject defence that cell operated without leader’s knowledge.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 07:00 PM

Myanmar football teams withdraw from tournaments again

No reasons given for withdrawals but country remains in turmoil following coup.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 06:20 PM

Myanmar football teams withdraw from tournaments again

Cambodia opposition leader calls for treason charges to be dropped as trial resumes

Kem Sokha is accused of conspiring with foreign entities to overthrow the Hun Sen government.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 01:30 PM

Cambodia opposition leader calls for treason charges to be dropped as trial resumes

Taiwan VP to attend Honduras inauguration with diplomatic ties in balance

William Lai will represent President Tsai Ing-wen at the January 27 function.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 12:50 PM

Taiwan VP to attend Honduras inauguration with diplomatic ties in balance

Chinese couple trapped on lockdown date get engaged

The pair develop feelings for each other despite the awkward start in Xianyang city.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 12:10 PM

Chinese couple trapped on lockdown date get engaged



Germany passes 100,000 daily Covid infections

Biggest European economy chalks 239 virus deaths in a day.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 11:20 AM

Germany passes 100,000 daily Covid infections

AT&T, Verizon agree to delay 5G implementation at some airports

But new network service will become available today as scheduled for 90 million Americans.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 10:00 AM

AT&T, Verizon agree to delay 5G implementation at some airports

Kellogg’s falls foul of Mexico sugar labeling rules

Cereal products fail to clearly warn consumers about excess calories and added sugar content, says official.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 09:20 AM

Kellogg’s falls foul of Mexico sugar labeling rules

ExxonMobil targets ‘net zero’ emissions at operations by 2050

Oil giant outlines programmes to reduce routine flaring of gases and employ more renewable energy sources.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 08:40 AM

ExxonMobil targets ‘net zero’ emissions at operations by 2050

15m tsunami causes ‘unprecedented disaster’ in Tonga

At least 3 people were killed, says govt.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 08:00 AM

15m tsunami causes ‘unprecedented disaster’ in Tonga

Gates Foundation, Wellcome pledge US$300 million for Covid pandemic

Money will go to Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, a global partnership that co-leads Covax.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 07:20 AM

Gates Foundation, Wellcome pledge US$300 million for Covid pandemic

China rebuffs Australia’s concern over health of detained writer

Beijing says Yang Jun’s case being handled ‘in strict accordance with the law’.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 11:50 PM

Hong Kong to cull hamsters after Covid found in pets

Despite zero evidence of zoonotic transmissions, ‘we will take precautionary measures’, health secretary says.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 11:10 PM

Hong Kong to cull hamsters after Covid found in pets

Anti-abortion lawmaker elected EU Parliament chief

43-year-old Maltese politician Roberta Metsola to become youngest-ever to head chamber.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 10:30 PM

Anti-abortion lawmaker elected EU Parliament chief

British PM lied about lockdown party, ex-aide claims

Dominic Cummings picks apart Boris Johnson’s assertion he did not know about get-together.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 09:50 PM

British PM lied about lockdown party, ex-aide claims


Putin to host Iran’s Raisi in Moscow tomorrow

Leaders to discuss broad range of issues, including 2015 deal that offered Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 09:10 PM

Putin to host Iran’s Raisi in Moscow tomorrow

US court awards Warmbier family US$240,000 seized from N. Korea

Judge approves seizure of funds from Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation after it failed to respond to forfeiture order.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 08:30 PM

US court awards Warmbier family US$240,000 seized from N. Korea

Russian troops arrive in Belarus for combat drills

First stage to focus on speedy troop deployments, securing government and military facilities, among others.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 07:50 PM

Russian troops arrive in Belarus for combat drills

Wife of S. Korea presidential candidate in hot water over rape comments

Kim Keon-hee expresses support for a former presidential contender convicted of rape in phone conversation with a reporter.     

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 07:10 PM

Wife of S. Korea presidential candidate in hot water over rape comments

Indonesia passes law paving way for capital’s move to Borneo

Nusantara will cover about 56,180ha in East Kalimantan province.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 06:30 PM

Indonesia passes law paving way for capital’s move to Borneo

Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Afghanistan quake

Temblor causes massive damage to houses in rural Qadis.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 05:50 PM

Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Afghanistan quake

Court blocks South Korea speed skating champion’s Olympic bid

Shim Suk-hee fails have two-month ban overturned, ruling her out of Beijing Winter Games.   

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 05:10 PM

Court blocks South Korea speed skating champion’s Olympic bid

Australian Open organisers ‘deeply regret’ impact of Djokovic saga

Tennis Australia also backs its embattled CEO Craig Tiley, who played a role in allowing Serbian into the country.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 04:30 PM

Australian Open organisers ‘deeply regret’ impact of Djokovic saga

Pakistani police officer, 2 militants killed in Islamabad clash

Interior minister orders inquiry into rare security breach at heavily guarded capital.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 03:50 PM

Pakistani police officer, 2 militants killed in Islamabad clash

China orders overseas mail disinfection over Omicron fears

Employees handling foreign letters, packages required to get booster shots.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 03:10 PM

China orders overseas mail disinfection over Omicron fears