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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UK media investigate sex assault claims against comedian Russell Brand
British actor has denied all claims.
Monday, 18 Sep 2023 07:00 AM
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
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
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
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