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Markets mostly rise as Biden set for Middle East diplomacy drive

Oil prices seesaw, closing slightly higher.

Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023 09:00 AM

Markets mostly rise as Biden set for Middle East diplomacy drive

Israel army says rocket misfired by Palestinian militants hit hospital

Gaza-based group Islamic Jihad has claimed to be fighting alongside Hamas.

Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023 08:20 AM

Israel army says rocket misfired by Palestinian militants hit hospital

Lebanon’s Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ over Gaza hospital strike

Iran-backed group blames attack on Israel, which says rocket was fired by Islamic Jihad.

Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023 07:40 AM · 1 comment

Lebanon’s Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ over Gaza hospital strike

200 killed in strikes on Gaza hospital complex, says Hamas

Hundreds are still under rubble, says ministry.

Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

200 killed in strikes on Gaza hospital complex, says Hamas

Croatia sentences football fans to jail over pro-Nazi songs

They are also banned from attending national team matches for a year.  

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

Croatia sentences football fans to jail over pro-Nazi songs



Rebels kill 7 in Papua attack

Indonesian police say assailants shot at mine workers and torched machinery.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

Rebels kill 7 in Papua attack

Macron urges Belgrade, Pristina to show ‘responsiblity’

Paris warns that it could review Kosovo’s visa-free travel for EU in 2024.  

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 10:20 PM

Macron urges Belgrade, Pristina to show ‘responsiblity’

Philippines orders 3 new military transport planes

This is part of its defence modernisation programme. 

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 09:40 PM

Philippines orders 3 new military transport planes

UN refugee chief rallies support for Rohingya

Insufficient funding threatens to worsen humanitarian crisis.  

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 09:00 PM

UN refugee chief rallies support for Rohingya

Russia moves to revoke nuclear test ban treaty

Lawmakers unanimously approve bill in its first reading.  

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

Russia moves to revoke nuclear test ban treaty

Sweden facing unprecedented security threat, says PM

Ulf Kristersson calls the killing of two Swedes in Brussels a terror attack against his country.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 07:40 PM

Sweden facing unprecedented security threat, says PM

Reuters demands ‘swift’ Israeli probe into journalist’s death

News agency wants quick, comprehensive answers.  

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 07:00 PM

Reuters demands ‘swift’ Israeli probe into journalist’s death

India top court refuses to legalise same-sex marriages

Five-member bench rules that extending matrimony equality is a parliamentary decision.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 06:20 PM

India top court refuses to legalise same-sex marriages

China envoy heads to Middle East in bid to contain war

Washington hopes Chinese friendship with Iran could help calm conflict.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 05:40 PM

China envoy heads to Middle East in bid to contain war

Thai wildlife poaching tycoon gets early prison release

Premchai Karnasuta detained for possessing guns, animal carcasses at his campsite in 2018.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

Thai wildlife poaching tycoon gets early prison release


Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,500 jobs

Aircraft engine maker aims to be ‘a simpler, more streamlined organisation’.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 04:20 PM

Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,500 jobs

Suspect held in Brussels after ‘terror attack’ kills 2

Arrest follows intensive hunt for man armed with automatic rifle.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 03:40 PM

Suspect held in Brussels after ‘terror attack’ kills 2

Israel forensics teams say have ‘never seen such barbarity’

Bodies after Hamas attack riddled with bullets, headless, or charred beyond recognition.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 03:00 PM

Israel forensics teams say have ‘never seen such barbarity’

Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise visit to China

He greets gamers in Chengdu.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 02:20 PM

Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise visit to China

5 killed in Thai floods

More heavy rain expected.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 01:40 PM

5 killed in Thai floods

Most Asia markets rise as Biden prepares for Middle East trip

US drive to avert regional war helps push Wall Street higher.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 01:00 PM

Most Asia markets rise as Biden prepares for Middle East trip

UN Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Only 4 countries side with Moscow.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 12:20 PM

UN Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Man dies as dozens of bushfires rage across Australia

Dozens of homes are still in the path of blaze, which has burned through more than 10,000ha.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 11:40 AM

Man dies as dozens of bushfires rage across Australia

Writers, publishers protest after LitProm scraps prize event for Palestine author

They call for ceremony to be reinstated.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 11:01 AM

Writers, publishers protest after LitProm scraps prize event for Palestine author

Biden to visit Israel tomorrow

Civilian aid for Gaza also in the pipeline.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 11:00 AM

Biden to visit Israel tomorrow