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Apple becomes first US company to reach US$3 trillion in valuation
iPhone maker reaches US$182.88 a share before slipping back slightly.
Tuesday, 04 Jan 2022 07:20 AM
Brazil’s Bolsonaro rushed to hospital with probable intestinal blockage
President to undergo several tests on his abdomen, doctor says.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 11:59 PM
Detained Tunisia ex-minister ‘refusing food, medication’
Noureddine Bhiri ‘not in critical condition for the time being’, source says.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 11:30 PM
Israel begins fourth Covid jab for over 60s, health workers
Shot given to those who received their third dose at least four months ago.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 10:50 PM
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan’s eastern coast
Epicentre 19km deep, no immediate damage reports.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 10:10 PM
Yemen rebels seize vessel in Red Sea
Saudi-led coalition claims ship was carrying medical supplies, insurgents say it had ‘military equipment’.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 09:30 PM
IS attack near Syria oil wells kills 9 fighters
Rocket assault also leaves 15 pro-government combatants wounded.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 08:50 PM
Six die in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Kenya
Police say one beheaded, 5 others shot, burned to death.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 08:10 PM
India begins vaccinating teens as Omicron fears rise
Pupils excited over inoculation, calling it a new year’s gift.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 07:30 PM
Sudan’s PM resigns as crackdown on protesters continues
Country crossing ‘dangerous turning point’, Hamdok says in national address.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 06:50 PM
Turkish inflation hits 19-year high in December
Consumer prices jump to 36.1% from 21.3% in November.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 06:10 PM
Man who crossed border into N. Korea likely former defector to South
Seoul believes man came south in 2020, also by crossing the Demilitarised Zone.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 05:30 PM
Third Hong Kong news company shutters as media fears grow
CitizenNews journalists say they no longer feel safe to work.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 04:50 PM
India logs 33,750 new Covid cases
National tally rises to 34.92 million.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 04:10 PM
Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ lawmakers swear loyalty oath
Pro-Beijing party welcomes chance to rule without political disputes.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 03:30 PM
Arrests, clashes in Netherlands Covid protest
Anti-riot officers compelled to use force after protesters refused to obey warning to leave, say police.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 02:50 PM
Biden tells Ukraine leader US will ‘respond decisively’ if Russia invades
Zelensky says he appreciates 'unwavering support' of America.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 02:10 PM
US air travel still messy, with another 2,600 flights scrapped
Irate passengers take airlines to task for last-minute cancellations.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 01:30 PM
China removes two officials in locked-down Xi’an
Residents complain of food shortages, despite authorities saying everything under control.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 12:50 PM
Troubled Evergrande suspends share trading again
Developer drowning in US$300 billion in liabilities amid Beijing crackdown on property sector.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 12:10 PM
A year after Capitol riot, Americans fear for their democracy
26% of citizens want Trump to run again in 2024, according to CBS.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 11:30 AM
US defence secretary contracts Covid-19
Lloyd Austin says he only has mild symptoms, praising vaccine, booster efficacy.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 10:50 AM
Singapore economy rebounds from virus-induced recession
Construction, a driver of domestic growth, rises 18.7%.
Monday, 03 Jan 2022 10:10 AM