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Myanmar people lament plastic dumping by West

Waste ends up in Yangon neighbourhood, choking fields and blocking monsoon drains.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

Myanmar people lament plastic dumping by West

Homes of Russian opposition leader’s lawyers searched

Moscow takes steps to completely isolate Alexei Navalny.  

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 07:40 PM

Homes of Russian opposition leader’s lawyers searched

Hamas rejects Israel order to evacuate north Gaza

Islamist group refuses ‘displacement’, says will remain in ‘our land and homes’.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 07:00 PM

Hamas rejects Israel order to evacuate north Gaza

Iran says US can’t renege on deal to transfer US$6 billion via Qatar

Tehran insists Washington hold up its end of prisoner swap deal.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 06:20 PM

Iran says US can’t renege on deal to transfer US$6 billion via Qatar

EU leader says common trust between bloc, China ‘eroded’

Josep Borrell calls on both sides to rebuild confidence in each other.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 05:40 PM

EU leader says common trust between bloc, China ‘eroded’



Former Indonesian minister arrested over alleged graft

He is the sixth one to be investigated for corruption since President Joko Widodo took office.  

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 05:00 PM

Former Indonesian minister arrested over alleged graft

Philippines’ Marcos drops holiday for ouster of dictator father

This reignites accusations that he is whitewashing his family’s past.  

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 04:20 PM

Philippines’ Marcos drops holiday for ouster of dictator father

South Korean advocate for school bullying survivors dies

She was 27.  

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 03:40 PM

South Korean advocate for school bullying survivors dies

Singapore economy beats 3rd quarter growth forecast

Construction, services make up for continued slump in manufacturing. 

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 03:00 PM

Singapore economy beats 3rd quarter growth forecast

US extends China chip waiver for Taiwan’s TSMC

Semiconductor giant receives approval to supply its factories with the necessary equipment. 

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 02:20 PM

US extends China chip waiver for Taiwan’s TSMC

French taxi drivers bring unfair competition case against Uber

They seek €455 million in damages. 

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 01:40 PM

French taxi drivers bring unfair competition case against Uber

Australian PM fights to save indigenous referendum

Recent surveys show ‘yes’ camp is polling at just over 40%, ‘no’ side at nearly 60%.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 01:00 PM

Australian PM fights to save indigenous referendum

North Korea decries port visit by US nuclear-powered carrier

Pyeongyang calls tripartite drill an ‘undisguised military provocation’.   

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 12:20 PM

North Korea decries port visit by US nuclear-powered carrier

Rudolph Isley, founder of Isley Brothers R&B group, dies

He was 84.  

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 11:40 AM

Rudolph Isley, founder of Isley Brothers R&B group, dies

Argentina annual inflation hits 138% ahead of election

About 40% of the country’s population lives in poverty.         

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 11:00 AM

Argentina annual inflation hits 138% ahead of election


Race for US House speaker in chaos as Republican nominee drops out

Steve Scalise withdraws candidacy after failing to garner enough support for a full chamber vote.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 10:20 AM

Race for US House speaker in chaos as Republican nominee drops out

Nasa set to journey to a metal-rich asteroid

Probe bound for Psyche, located 3.5 billion km away, set to blast off today.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 09:40 AM

Nasa set to journey to a metal-rich asteroid

Ex-Spain boss Vilda named new Morocco women’s coach

This comes just weeks after his sacking.      

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 09:00 AM

Ex-Spain boss Vilda named new Morocco women’s coach

Biden slams Trump for calling Hezbollah ‘smart’

Former US president blames current administration of bankrolling Hamas assault as a result of a prisoner exchange deal with Iran.    

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 08:20 AM

Biden slams Trump for calling Hezbollah ‘smart’

Talks to end Hollywood actors’ strike collapse

Studios say dialogue no longer moving in a productive direction.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 07:40 AM

Talks to end Hollywood actors’ strike collapse

‘New front’ in Hamas war depends on Israel’s actions, says Iran

Tehran insists it was not involved in Saturday’s attack.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

‘New front’ in Hamas war depends on Israel’s actions, says Iran

Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan says ‘stronger than ever’

Former international cricket superstar adjusting well to prison conditions.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan says ‘stronger than ever’

Perth-bound flight returns to Singapore after bomb threat

Air force escorts Scoot aircraft back to Changi Airport.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

Perth-bound flight returns to Singapore after bomb threat

UEFA postpones Kosovo-Israel qualifier due to conflict

New date to be fixed.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 10:20 PM

UEFA postpones Kosovo-Israel qualifier due to conflict

2 dead in suspected migrant smuggling accident in Hungary

Police say driver refused to stop for routine inspection and sped off before crashing.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 09:40 PM

2 dead in suspected migrant smuggling accident in Hungary