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Pro-Russia Japanese MP resigns from party over Moscow trip
Centre-right opposition Japan Innovation Party accepts Muneo Suzuki’s resignation.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 09:40 PM
WHO calls for humanitarian corridor into Gaza Strip
UN agency urges safeguarding of health facilities.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 09:00 PM
France against suspending aid for Palestinians
Foreign ministry says focus on supporting populations directly.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 08:20 PM
Philippines seeks to send Pacquiao to Paris Olympics
This is despite the ex-world champion exceeding the age limit.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 07:40 PM
IMF lowers China 2023 economic growth forecast to 5%
International Monetary Fund also slashes its 2024 estimate to 4.2% in view of property crisis.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 07:00 PM
Australian PM fights for struggling indigenous reform
Albanese urges voters to back the landmark referendum.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 06:20 PM
14,000 displaced in Myanmar after record rain sparks floods
Residents salvage food, belongings from waterlogged homes.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 05:40 PM
Belt and Road generated more than US$2 trillion in contracts, says China
Participating countries owe more than US$300 billion to Eximbank.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 05:00 PM
29 killed in army strike on camp for displaced in Myanmar
They include children and the elderly, rebels say.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 04:20 PM
US police kill driver who crashed into Chinese consulate
Cops give no detail about suspect’s identity.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 03:40 PM
Taiwan leader vows island will be democratic ‘for generations’
President Tsai says it is her duty to ‘safeguard national sovereignty’.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 03:00 PM
China orders arrest of ex-sports official over bribery
Du Zhaocai has earlier been expelled from the ruling Communist Party.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 02:20 PM
World court to hear ‘watershed’ Syria torture case
Damascus has dismissed the Netherlands and Canada’s accusations as ‘disinformation and lies’.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 01:40 PM
Asia markets rally on Fed rate hopes
Big gains come as oil prices ease after surge.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 01:00 PM
Russia ISS segment springs third leak in under a year
Officials say crew members not in any danger.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 12:20 PM
China’s Country Garden says might not meet all debt obligations
Property giant seeks patience from its creditors.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 11:40 AM
Leaderless US House braces for chaotic speaker election
Clear frontrunner yet to emerge between two declared candidates.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 11:00 AM
Biden quizzed in classified documents probe
Furor over the secret papers dates from his time as vice-president.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 10:20 AM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr launches independent bid for White House
Analysts believe nephew of former US president likely to harm Trump more than Biden.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 09:40 AM
Hollywood writers sign off on new deal
Fresh contract will see studios providing better pay, greater protections from AI use and minimum staffing levels.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 09:00 AM
Final series of ‘The Crown’ set to air later this year
First of two-part instalment to stream on Netflix on Nov 16.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 08:20 AM
Erdogan urges Israel against ‘indiscriminately’ attacking Gaza
Turkish leader calls on both states to respect the ethics of war.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 07:40 AM