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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

Apple becomes first US company to reach US$3 trillion in valuation

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

Brazil’s Bolsonaro rushed to hospital with probable intestinal blockage

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

Detained Tunisia ex-minister ‘refusing food, medication’

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

Israel begins fourth Covid jab for over 60s, health workers

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan’s eastern coast

Epicentre 19km deep, no immediate damage reports.

Monday, 03 Jan 2022 10:10 PM

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan’s eastern coast



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

Yemen rebels seize vessel in Red Sea

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

IS attack near Syria oil wells kills 9 fighters

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

Six die in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Kenya

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

India begins vaccinating teens as Omicron fears rise

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

Sudan’s PM resigns as crackdown on protesters continues

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

Turkish inflation hits 19-year high in December

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

Man who crossed border into N. Korea likely former defector to South

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

Third Hong Kong news company shutters as media fears grow

India logs 33,750 new Covid cases

National tally rises to 34.92 million.

Monday, 03 Jan 2022 04:10 PM

India logs 33,750 new Covid cases

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

Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ lawmakers swear loyalty oath


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

Arrests, clashes in Netherlands Covid protest

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

Biden tells Ukraine leader US will ‘respond decisively’ if Russia invades

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

US air travel still messy, with another 2,600 flights scrapped

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

China removes two officials in locked-down Xi’an

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

Troubled Evergrande suspends share trading again

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

A year after Capitol riot, Americans fear for their democracy

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

US defence secretary contracts Covid-19

Singapore economy rebounds from virus-induced recession

Construction, a driver of domestic growth, rises 18.7%.

Monday, 03 Jan 2022 10:10 AM

Singapore economy rebounds from virus-induced recession

Tesla delivers almost a million cars globally

That's almost twice as many as in 2020.

Monday, 03 Jan 2022 09:30 AM

Tesla delivers almost a million cars globally

Brazil great Ronaldo tests positive for Covid

Ex-Football champ forced to cancel anniversary celebration of Cruzeiro, the club he bought last month.

Monday, 03 Jan 2022 08:50 AM

Brazil great Ronaldo tests positive for Covid