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Iran says hopes prisoner swap with US will go ahead today

Arch foes agree to release US$6 billion long frozen by South Korea due to US sanctions.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 07:00 PM

Iran says hopes prisoner swap with US will go ahead today

India’s Santiniketan on Unesco World Heritage List

The town, built in 1901, is the location of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s Visva Bharati university.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 06:20 PM

India’s Santiniketan on Unesco World Heritage List

South Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike

Prosecutors issue arrest warrant for Lee Jae-myung over corruption allegations hours after hospital transfer.      

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 05:40 PM

South Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike

China weighs ban on clothing that ‘hurts feelings’ of nation

 Law’s vagueness sparks concern over broad scope for interpretation, enforcement. 

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

China weighs ban on clothing that ‘hurts feelings’ of nation

Netanyahu to meet Elon Musk during US visit

Israeli PM to discuss AI with tech tycoon ahead of UN General Assembly this week.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 04:20 PM

Netanyahu to meet Elon Musk during US visit



Australian fined for surfing with python

Authorities say the man does not have a permit to display the reptile in public.       

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 03:40 PM

Australian fined for surfing with python

Taiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes around island

China often conducts military exercises to simulate encirclement of the self-ruled territory.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 03:00 PM

Taiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes around island

Green group sues Australian minister over coal’s impact

It says she has failed to protect the Great Barrier Reef, other treasures from climate risks.  

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 02:20 PM

Green group sues Australian minister over coal’s impact

Asia markets stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision

Oil prices extend gains on demand expectations as China’s economy shows signs of revival.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 01:40 PM

Asia markets stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision

King Charles III heads to France for state visit

The monarch’s rescheduled 3-day trip starts Wednesday.   

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 01:00 PM · 1 comment

King Charles III heads to France for state visit

One in 10 Japanese older than 80

Asian country has highest percentage of greying population in the world.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 12:20 PM

One in 10 Japanese older than 80

Ukraine, Russia to clash at top UN court

International Court of Justice rulings are binding although it has no enforcement power.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 11:40 AM

Ukraine, Russia to clash at top UN court

Pope to defend migrants in Marseille visit

Pontiff likely to address the horrors many people face in North Africa.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 11:00 AM

Pope to defend migrants in Marseille visit

China’s Wang Yi to visit Russia Sept 18-21

High-level visit will further cement ties between the strategic allies.  

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 10:20 AM

China’s Wang Yi to visit Russia Sept 18-21

Climate protesters throng New York, demand end to fossil fuels

700 organisations and activist groups take part in rally ahead of UN general assembly.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 09:40 AM

Climate protesters throng New York, demand end to fossil fuels


Central Khartoum in flames as war rages across Sudan

Battles between army and paramilitaries have been ‘the most violent since the war began’.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 09:00 AM

Central Khartoum in flames as war rages across Sudan

Father charged with murder after son found partially frozen

Boy's body was covered in bruises, say prosecutors in Perpignan.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 08:20 AM

Father charged with murder after son found partially frozen

Bystanders less likely to give women CPR, research shows

Only around 10% of people who have a sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 07:40 AM

Bystanders less likely to give women CPR, research shows

UK media investigate sex assault claims against comedian Russell Brand

British actor has denied all claims.

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

UK media investigate sex assault claims against comedian Russell Brand

WHO urges China for full access for Covid probe

Global health body chief pushes for transparency from Beijing.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 11:40 PM

WHO urges China for full access for Covid probe

3 firefighters missing in Turkey helicopter crash

Chopper plunges into reservoir while picking up water to douse a forest fire.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 10:50 PM

3 firefighters missing in Turkey helicopter crash

Prehistoric Tell es-Sultan site on Unesco World Heritage list

Mound located near West Bank city of Jericho inscribed after a three-year candidacy.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 10:00 PM

Prehistoric Tell es-Sultan site on Unesco World Heritage list

Greek PM vows restart after criticism for handling of natural disasters

Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges fresh funding, reforms to fight climate war.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 09:10 PM

Greek PM vows restart after criticism for handling of natural disasters

Stroll out of Singapore GP following horror qualifying crash

Aston Martin driver loses control after running over kerbs at final turn.         

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

Stroll out of Singapore GP following horror qualifying crash

Iran guard fatally shot on anniversary of Amini death

Authorities on hunt for two unknown assailants who opened fire at Basij paramilitary yesterday evening.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 07:30 PM

Iran guard fatally shot on anniversary of Amini death