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UK government to push back on ‘anti-car measures’

Conservative party to review guidance on 32kph speed limits.      

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

UK government to push back on ‘anti-car measures’

Malaysia blames Indonesian fires for smog, poor air quality

Both countries have carried out ‘cloud-seeding’.  

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 07:30 PM

Malaysia blames Indonesian fires for smog, poor air quality

Zelensky opens forum in bid to attract arms makers

Kyiv seeks bolstering of its defence industry.  

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 06:40 PM

Zelensky opens forum in bid to attract arms makers

Brazil’s Lula undergoes hip surgery ‘without complications’

He will be able to leave the hospital by Tuesday. 

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 05:50 PM

Brazil’s Lula undergoes hip surgery ‘without complications’

Crypto fund co-founder arrested, jailed in Singapore

Su Zhu apprehended at Changi airport while trying to leave the city-state.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

Crypto fund co-founder arrested, jailed in Singapore



French prime minister comfortably survives censure

Her forcing through of public finance bill without voting is heavily criticised.  

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 04:10 PM

French prime minister comfortably survives censure

US government hours from shutdown, funding chaos

Critical government services set to close after midnight today if lawmakers fail to reach a deal.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 03:20 PM

US government hours from shutdown, funding chaos

Maldives vote begins in shadow of India-China power play

Incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih faces uphill battle securing second mandate.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 02:30 PM

Maldives vote begins in shadow of India-China power play

Man dead after whale strikes boat off Australia

Water police calls collision a ‘tragic accident’.  

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 01:40 PM

Man dead after whale strikes boat off Australia

Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals

Pontiff looks past the West, elects clergymen from Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 12:50 PM

Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals

New York flooded by heavy rains, subway partly paralysed

Governor declares state of emergency as weather service warns of overnight precipitation.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 12:00 PM

New York flooded by heavy rains, subway partly paralysed

Trump co-defendant in Georgia election conspiracy trial pleads guilty

Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, is the first defendant charged in the racketeering case to admit guilt.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 11:10 AM

Trump co-defendant in Georgia election conspiracy trial pleads guilty

US auto strike expands with 7,000 more workers joining

Industrial action is first-ever joint strike at the ‘Big Three’ Detroit car makers.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 10:20 AM

US auto strike expands with 7,000 more workers joining

Ex-gang leader charged with rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has long acknowledged his involvement in slaying.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 09:30 AM

Ex-gang leader charged with rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder

Israel, Saudi moving towards ‘framework’ for deal

Biden hopes to score election-year diplomatic victory.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 08:40 AM

Israel, Saudi moving towards ‘framework’ for deal


US stocks give up some gains as government shutdown nears

Dow Jones finishes down 0.5% at 33,507.50,

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 07:50 AM

US stocks give up some gains as government shutdown nears

At least 52 killed in Pakistan suicide blasts

Some Islamic sects do not approve of the celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday.

Saturday, 30 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

At least 52 killed in Pakistan suicide blasts

Women play ‘prominent’ role as hundreds protest in Syria

Activists say up to 2,500 people took part in today’s demonstrations.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 11:40 PM

Women play ‘prominent’ role as hundreds protest in Syria

Kids offer to kill for Swedish gangs

Police say victims were often young.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 11:00 PM

Kids offer to kill for Swedish gangs

Credit Suisse expects US$2.2 billion third-quarter loss

Fallen bank says exit from certain loan portfolios expected to result in huge losses.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 10:20 PM

Credit Suisse expects US$2.2 billion third-quarter loss

UN says dead, missing migrants in Mediterranean tripled this summer

International body says sea has become cemetery for children, their future.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 09:40 PM

UN says dead, missing migrants in Mediterranean tripled this summer

Teen star Gauff says ‘questions’ remain over Peng assault case

US Open champion says feels safe at Beijing tournament.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 09:00 PM

Teen star Gauff says ‘questions’ remain over Peng assault case

French billionaire investigated in money laundering probe

Bernard Arnault is suspected of lending €18.3 million to Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov.  

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

French billionaire investigated in money laundering probe

At least six killed, dozens injured in Pakistan blast

Interior ministry confirms blast carried out by ‘terrorist elements.’'

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 07:40 PM

At least six killed, dozens injured in Pakistan blast

Myanmar junta angry at China over crime blockbuster ‘tarnishing’

It says storyline of ‘No More Bets’ sullies the country’s image.

Friday, 29 Sep 2023 07:00 PM

Myanmar junta angry at China over crime blockbuster ‘tarnishing’