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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
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
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
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
Germany passes 100,000 daily Covid infections
Biggest European economy chalks 239 virus deaths in a day.
Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 11:20 AM
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
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
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
15m tsunami causes ‘unprecedented disaster’ in Tonga
At least 3 people were killed, says govt.
Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022 08:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Afghanistan quake
Temblor causes massive damage to houses in rural Qadis.
Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 05:50 PM
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
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