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China says no notice from North Korea on border reopening

This comes after a state broadcaster report claiming Pyongyang allowing foreigners entry into the country.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

China says no notice from North Korea on border reopening

China warns Philippines not to ‘stir up trouble’ over disputed reef

This comes after Manila’s coast guard removed a floating barrier at a shoal.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 07:40 PM

China warns Philippines not to ‘stir up trouble’ over disputed reef

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies of cancer aged 43

Zoleka Mandela is known for chronicling her long battle against the disease.         

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 07:00 PM

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies of cancer aged 43

US condemns latest attack on Cuban embassy

State Department says it is committed to the safety and security of diplomatic facilities and diplomats.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 06:20 PM

US condemns latest attack on Cuban embassy

South Korea hosts rare talks with Japan, China diplomats

Today’s meeting will explore potential cooperation between Seoul, Tokyo and Beijing.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 05:40 PM

South Korea hosts rare talks with Japan, China diplomats



China slams US sanctions over Iran aircraft programme

Beijing tells Washington to stop 'its unreasonable suppression of Chinese enterprises and individuals'.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

China slams US sanctions over Iran aircraft programme

Leader of Australia’s Victoria state resigns

Dan Andrews to officially step down at 5pm on Wednesday.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 04:20 PM

Leader of Australia’s Victoria state resigns

Singapore blows up 100kg WWII-era bomb after thousands evacuated

Thunderous boom heard in city-state.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 03:40 PM

Singapore blows up 100kg WWII-era bomb after thousands evacuated

Top Thai protest leader jailed on royal insult charges

Anon Numpa’s punishment relates to a speech he made in 2020 at the height of street protests.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 03:00 PM

Top Thai protest leader jailed on royal insult charges

Indonesia launches first carbon exchange

Move to reduce emissions towards reaching the country’s climate goals by 2050.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 02:20 PM

Indonesia launches first carbon exchange

Australia says cost of climate, disasters surging

Federal government assistance has increased fivefold in three years, says treasurer.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 01:40 PM

Australia says cost of climate, disasters surging

Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record

It was 16.96 million sq km big on Sept 10.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 01:00 PM

Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record

Ford pauses work on US$3.5 billion battery plant

Move comes amid major workers’ strike.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 12:20 PM

Ford pauses work on US$3.5 billion battery plant

Australian pilots call on Qantas chairman to resign

Association says Richard Goyder has presided over decisions that have battered morale and the airline’s reputation.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 11:40 AM

Australian pilots call on Qantas chairman to resign

UK police probing multiple sex assault claims after Russell Brand revelations

Cops encourage anyone who believes they may have been a victim to come forward.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 11:00 AM

UK police probing multiple sex assault claims after Russell Brand revelations


Stock photo giant Getty releases AI image generator

Service to be subscription-based, rates based on number of queries submitted by customer.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 10:20 AM

Stock photo giant Getty releases AI image generator

David McCallum, spy in ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’, dies at 90

Family say he was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 09:40 AM · 1 comment

David McCallum, spy in ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’, dies at 90

UK cost-of-living crisis could see more early deaths, study finds

Research predicts a 6.5% increase of people ‘dying before their time’.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 09:00 AM

UK cost-of-living crisis could see more early deaths, study finds

7 dead, 9 missing in Mexico flash floods

Bodies of some victims found several kilometres downstream from where they disappeared.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 08:20 AM

7 dead, 9 missing in Mexico flash floods

US shutdown would put credit rating at risk, says Moody’s

Agency warns it would be disruptive to the economy, financial markets.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 07:40 AM

US shutdown would put credit rating at risk, says Moody’s

6 dead, 13 missing after Guatemalan river sweeps away homes

Hundreds of firemen, cops, soldiers and volunteers taking in the rescue efforts.

Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

6 dead, 13 missing after Guatemalan river sweeps away homes

Biden hails tentative deal to end Hollywood writers’ strike

He welcomes the resolution of a months-long stoppage that paralysed film, TV businesses. 

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 11:59 PM

Biden hails tentative deal to end Hollywood writers’ strike

North Korea reopens borders to foreigners after 3 years

Visitors will be subjected to a 2-day quarantine upon arrival. 

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 11:20 PM

North Korea reopens borders to foreigners after 3 years

Picasso masterpiece begins pre-auction tour in Dubai

Portrait of Marie-Therese Walter on exhibition for two days before making its way to Hong Kong and London.

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 10:40 PM

Picasso masterpiece begins pre-auction tour in Dubai

UK child-killer nurse to face retrial over attempted murder charge

Court sets June 10 next year for proceedings.                                   

Monday, 25 Sep 2023 10:00 PM

UK child-killer nurse to face retrial over attempted murder charge