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Australia calls off fight to eradicate honeybee-killing mite

Canberra advises beekeepers to learn to live with Varroa parasite incursion.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 05:40 PM

Australia calls off fight to eradicate honeybee-killing mite

Azerbaijan to halt anti-terror ops if separatists lay down arms

President Ilham Aliyev tells US official Antony Blinken this over phone.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

Azerbaijan to halt anti-terror ops if separatists lay down arms

High seas treaty moves closer to reality with first signatures

Deal crucial to protect 30% of world’s oceans and lands by 2030.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 04:20 PM

High seas treaty moves closer to reality with first signatures

UN chief convenes ‘no nonsense’ climate summit, without China or US

Grouping sec-gen says only leaders with concrete net-zero plans can speak at forum.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 03:40 PM

UN chief convenes ‘no nonsense’ climate summit, without China or US

Australian pro-Putin activist fights indigenous rights reform

He promotes ‘No’ rallies ahead of Oct 14 referendum on change.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 03:00 PM

Australian pro-Putin activist fights indigenous rights reform



2 killed in Thai drug shootout

Authorities intercept vehicle carrying a tonne of crystal meth.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 02:20 PM

2 killed in Thai drug shootout

Indonesia woman jailed for TikTok video praying before eating pork

Court finds her guilty of ‘spreading information aimed at inciting hatred’. 

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 01:40 PM

Indonesia woman jailed for TikTok video praying before eating pork

Wife of ‘That ‘70s Show’ actor seeks divorce after rape sentence

Bijou Phillips wants full custody of 9-year-old daughter, with visitation rights for Danny Masterson.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 01:00 PM

Wife of ‘That ‘70s Show’ actor seeks divorce after rape sentence

UK minister warns Meta over end-to-end encryption

She is concerned it will affect children’s safety.  

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 12:20 PM

UK minister warns Meta over end-to-end encryption

US, France race at UN to stop Azerbaijan offensive

French minister calls the attack ‘illegal, unjustifiable’. 

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 11:40 AM

US, France race at UN to stop Azerbaijan offensive

US senators can wear gym clothes to work under new rules

Dress code change met with mockery.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 11:00 AM

US senators can wear gym clothes to work under new rules

Colombia, guerrillas announce October ceasefire, peace talks

Negotiations to take place in Tibu, near the Venezuelan border.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 10:20 AM

Colombia, guerrillas announce October ceasefire, peace talks

US govt at rising risk of shutdown with Congress in deadlock

Lawmakers have till Sept 30 to reach agreement.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 09:40 AM

US govt at rising risk of shutdown with Congress in deadlock

Mexico cargo trains halted after migrant deaths, injuries

Supply chains, global trade to take a hit.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 09:00 AM

Mexico cargo trains halted after migrant deaths, injuries

Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand’s South Island

15,000 people feel the temblor.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 08:20 AM

Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand’s South Island


UK set to backtrack on net zero policies

PM Rishi Sunak’s allusion will set up possible rift in his party.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 07:40 AM

UK set to backtrack on net zero policies

Biden’s son Hunter to plead not guilty to gun charges

President’s son to make court appearance via video.

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Biden’s son Hunter to plead not guilty to gun charges

Denmark resumes development aid to Niger

Danish foreign minister says on verge of catastrophe.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 11:40 PM

Denmark resumes development aid to Niger

M1 Abrams tanks to enter Ukraine ‘soon’, says US defence chief

Washington promises 31 tanks for Kyiv.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 11:00 PM

M1 Abrams tanks to enter Ukraine ‘soon’, says US defence chief

China asks consulates in Hong Kong for local staff details

Diplomatic sources confirm receiving two forms to be completed and returned by Oct 18.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 10:20 PM

China asks consulates in Hong Kong for local staff details

Gloves off as New Zealand general election looms

NZ PM fights to reverse his party’s flagging fortunes.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 09:40 PM

Gloves off as New Zealand general election looms

Thai king’s son urges open discussion of royal insult law

He believes that listening to criticism, opinions is a good thing.  

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 09:00 PM

Thai king’s son urges open discussion of royal insult law

Michael Jackson’s moonwalk hat up for auction

“Billie Jean” fedora expected to fetch between €60,000 and €100,000.          

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

Michael Jackson’s moonwalk hat up for auction

Starbucks opens US$220 million plant outside Shanghai

US coffee giant says will continue to deepen investment, reinforce long-term commitment to China market.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 07:40 PM

Starbucks opens US$220 million plant outside Shanghai

Musk says X could charge all users ‘small monthly payment’

Platform owner move is necessary to curb bots.

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 07:00 PM

Musk says X could charge all users ‘small monthly payment’