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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
Homes of Russian opposition leader’s lawyers searched
Moscow takes steps to completely isolate Alexei Navalny.
Friday, 13 Oct 2023 07:40 PM
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
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
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
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
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
Singapore economy beats 3rd quarter growth forecast
Construction, services make up for continued slump in manufacturing.
Friday, 13 Oct 2023 03:00 PM
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
French taxi drivers bring unfair competition case against Uber
They seek €455 million in damages.
Friday, 13 Oct 2023 01:40 PM
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
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
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
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
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
Ex-Spain boss Vilda named new Morocco women’s coach
This comes just weeks after his sacking.
Friday, 13 Oct 2023 09:00 AM
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
Talks to end Hollywood actors’ strike collapse
Studios say dialogue no longer moving in a productive direction.
Friday, 13 Oct 2023 07:40 AM
‘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
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
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