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UK, Ireland to host Euro 2028

Italy, Turkey awarded Euro 2032.

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 10:20 PM

UK, Ireland to host Euro 2028

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

Pro-Russia Japanese MP resigns from party over Moscow trip

WHO calls for humanitarian corridor into Gaza Strip

UN agency urges safeguarding of health facilities.

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 09:00 PM

WHO calls for humanitarian corridor into Gaza Strip

France against suspending aid for Palestinians

Foreign ministry says focus on supporting populations directly.

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 08:20 PM

France against suspending aid for Palestinians

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

Philippines seeks to send Pacquiao to Paris Olympics



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

IMF lowers China 2023 economic growth forecast to 5%

Australian PM fights for struggling indigenous reform

Albanese urges voters to back the landmark referendum.

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 06:20 PM

Australian PM fights for struggling indigenous reform

14,000 displaced in Myanmar after record rain sparks floods

Residents salvage food, belongings from waterlogged homes.

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 05:40 PM

14,000 displaced in Myanmar after record rain sparks floods

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

Belt and Road generated more than US$2 trillion in contracts, says China

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

29 killed in army strike on camp for displaced in Myanmar

US police kill driver who crashed into Chinese consulate

Cops give no detail about suspect’s identity.

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 03:40 PM

US police kill driver who crashed into Chinese consulate

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

Taiwan leader vows island will be democratic ‘for generations’

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

China orders arrest of ex-sports official over bribery

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

World court to hear ‘watershed’ Syria torture case

Asia markets rally on Fed rate hopes

Big gains come as oil prices ease after surge.

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 01:00 PM

Asia markets rally on Fed rate hopes


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

Russia ISS segment springs third leak in under a year

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

China’s Country Garden says might not meet all debt obligations

Leaderless US House braces for chaotic speaker election

Clear frontrunner yet to emerge between two declared candidates.         

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 11:00 AM

Leaderless US House braces for chaotic speaker election

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

Biden quizzed in classified documents probe

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr launches independent bid for White House

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

Hollywood writers sign off on new deal

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

Final series of ‘The Crown’ set to air later this year

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

Erdogan urges Israel against ‘indiscriminately’ attacking Gaza

Peru police rescue Malaysians, Taiwanese held by gang

Captives lured by false promises of work in casinos in capital Lima.         

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Peru police rescue Malaysians, Taiwanese held by gang

EU suspends development aid payments to Palestinians

Brussels says it is putting Palestine’s full development portfolio under review.

Monday, 09 Oct 2023 11:40 PM

EU suspends development aid payments to Palestinians