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UAE tech firm pushes back on concerns over China ties

G42 defends engagement with Beijing as part of its international business network. 

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

UAE tech firm pushes back on concerns over China ties

Trump ordered to pay New York Times US$400,000 in legal fees

Court says ex-US president must reimburse newspaper in full.

Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

Trump ordered to pay New York Times US$400,000 in legal fees

China calls for all sides to prevent Yemen conflict expanding

This follows heavy US, UK air strikes on Huthi rebel targets.  

Friday, 12 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

China calls for all sides to prevent Yemen conflict expanding

Britain’s Sunak to launch new ‘support package’ for Ukraine

The ‘totemic agreement’ is first step towards ‘unshakeable hundred-year partnership’ between both countries. 

Friday, 12 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Britain’s Sunak to launch new ‘support package’ for Ukraine

‘Parasite’ director slams police, S. Korean media over star’s death

Bong Joon-ho says officials should examine ‘whether any unauthorised disclosures’ from cops involved improperly leaked information.

Friday, 12 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

‘Parasite’ director slams police, S. Korean media over star’s death



Israel to defend itself against Gaza genocide case at UN top court

Country calls Pretoria’s case ‘one of the greatest shows of hypocrisy in history’.

Friday, 12 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Israel to defend itself against Gaza genocide case at UN top court

Colombian president’s son indicted on charges of money laundering

Prosecutors say Nicolas Petro had received US$102,000, some went into the election 2022 campaign.

Friday, 12 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

Colombian president’s son indicted on charges of money laundering

Bullfighting to return to Mexico City after legal battle

Venue director says during suspension, thousands unable to enjoy their right to culture.

Friday, 12 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

Bullfighting to return to Mexico City after legal battle

Microsoft briefly overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable firm

Development marks contrast between company focused on AI and its rival’s declining iPhone sales.

Friday, 12 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

Microsoft briefly overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable firm

IMF board approves US$700 million for Pakistan

Money released after fund approves first review of US$3 billion loan deal.

Friday, 12 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

IMF board approves US$700 million for Pakistan

US opens safety probe into Boeing after Alaska Airlines incident

Federal Aviation Administration to investigate previous episodes involving other 737-9 planes.

Friday, 12 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

US opens safety probe into Boeing after Alaska Airlines incident

US judge suspends sex abuse trial of former Catholic cardinal

Defendant has dementia, is cognitively unable to go through with it.  

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

US judge suspends sex abuse trial of former Catholic cardinal

Malaysian drug kingpin deported to Thailand

Authorities are working to seize remaining ill-gotten gains.

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 10:44 PM

Malaysian drug kingpin deported to Thailand

China tells US to 'refrain from intervening' in Taiwan election

Beijing slams Washington’s official visits to the island. 

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

China tells US to 'refrain from intervening' in Taiwan election

Israel faces ‘genocide’ charge at UN top court

South Africa lodges urgent appeal to ICJ to ‘immediately suspend’ military operations in Gaza.

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Israel faces ‘genocide’ charge at UN top court


US regulators authorise first bitcoin funds on public markets

11 ETFs approved to list on leading exchanges ‘on an accelerated basis’.         

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

US regulators authorise first bitcoin funds on public markets

X tells watchdog it has shed 1,000 ‘safety’ staff

Australian online regulator says reinstatement of thousands of banned accounts creating a perfect storm for spread harmful content.          

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 03:00 PM

X tells watchdog it has shed 1,000 ‘safety’ staff

UN official to gather info on Hamas’ alleged sexual violence in Israel

Special rep to meet with survivors, witnesses, recently released hostages and detainees.

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 01:00 PM

UN official to gather info on Hamas’ alleged sexual violence in Israel

Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new coach

Reports said his contract will run through the 2026 World Cup.

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 11:00 AM

Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new coach

US stocks climb as market awaits consumer price data

December report is expected to influence upcoming Fed monetary policy decisions.         

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 09:00 AM

US stocks climb as market awaits consumer price data

UN ‘very concerned’ over attacks on Red Sea trade

Intensifying attacks have caused shipping companies to bypass the route.        

Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 07:00 AM

UN ‘very concerned’ over attacks on Red Sea trade

Nepal police arrest ‘Buddha boy’ over disappearances, rape

33-year-old guru is accused of physically, sexually assaulting followers.

Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024 11:00 PM

Nepal police arrest ‘Buddha boy’ over disappearances, rape

Ecuador president orders gangs ‘neutralised’ after gunmen storm TV studio

He has vowed to ‘not negotiate with terrorists’.  

Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024 09:00 PM

Ecuador president orders gangs ‘neutralised’ after gunmen storm TV studio

Singapore seeks indefinite jail for ‘high-risk’ offenders

New legislation will apply to those convicted of serious crimes like culpable homicide, rape.   

Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024 07:00 PM

Singapore seeks indefinite jail for ‘high-risk’ offenders

Stabbed S. Korean opposition leader calls for ‘end to warlike politics’

Lee Jae-myung speaks for the first time after being discharged from hospital today.         

Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Stabbed S. Korean opposition leader calls for ‘end to warlike politics’