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Myanmar ethnic minority fighters clash with military on major trade route

It results in blocked traffic, people fleeing from Myawaddy.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 05:50 PM

Myanmar ethnic minority fighters clash with military on major trade route

Japanese experimental nuclear fusion reactor inaugurated

It could be the answer to humanity’s future energy needs.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

Japanese experimental nuclear fusion reactor inaugurated

Hong Kong journalist group ‘concerned’ about reporter’s safety

Minnie Chan is alleged to have gone missing after attending a security forum in Beijing in late October.       

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 04:10 PM

Hong Kong journalist group ‘concerned’ about reporter’s safety

Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions

New measure will take effect from February for two years.                         

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 03:20 PM

Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions

Asia markets struggle even as US data fuels rate cut talk

Figures show Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index slowed further in October.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 02:30 PM

Asia markets struggle even as US data fuels rate cut talk


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Japan scours seabed for US Osprey wreckage

Coastguard yet to find new leads despite massive search.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 01:40 PM

Japan scours seabed for US Osprey wreckage

Double murderer executed in US state of Oklahoma

Phillip Hancock put to death by lethal injection at Oklahoma State Penitentiary.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 12:50 PM

Double murderer executed in US state of Oklahoma

Royals mull response after names revealed in Harry and Meghan ‘racism’ row

The Daily Telegraph reports this could include legal action.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 12:00 PM

Royals mull response after names revealed in Harry and Meghan ‘racism’ row

Blinken urges Israel to create safe zones in Gaza when fighting resumes

US top diplomat calls for protection plans to minimise further casualties of innocent Palestinians.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 11:10 AM

Blinken urges Israel to create safe zones in Gaza when fighting resumes

Opec+ further slashes oil output to boost flagging prices

But prices drop right after meeting of oil-producing nations.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 10:20 AM

Opec+ further slashes oil output to boost flagging prices

Falling inflation gives equities a boost

Analysts are now betting on when the ECB will start to cut rates.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 09:30 AM

Falling inflation gives equities a boost

Trump gag order reimposed after flood of web insults

Judge says court staff are inundated with hundreds of threatening calls, messages every day.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 08:40 AM

Trump gag order reimposed after flood of web insults

Giddy Musk unveils Cybertruck in Tesla’s latest defiant bet

A standard model, available in 2025, costs US$49,000.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 07:50 AM

Giddy Musk unveils Cybertruck in Tesla’s latest defiant bet

Israel frees 30 Palestinian prisoners in latest exchange

Captives released are minors and women.

Friday, 01 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Israel frees 30 Palestinian prisoners in latest exchange

Former UK finance minister Alistair Darling dies aged 70

The Labour politician steered Britain through the 2008 financial crisis and resulting recession.       

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 11:40 PM

Former UK finance minister Alistair Darling dies aged 70


Ethiopia secures US$1.5 billion in debt relief

Country needs US$20 billion to rebuild after war that has claimed lives of around half a million people.

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 10:50 PM

Ethiopia secures US$1.5 billion in debt relief

Sri Lanka inflation doubles ahead of debt deal

Consumer Price Index rises to 3.4% from 1.5% in October, mostly due to increases in electricity and water tariffs, fuel prices.       

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 10:00 PM

Sri Lanka inflation doubles ahead of debt deal

Cambodia PM says won’t develop dams on Mekong River

This comes after the govt scrapped a US$1.5 billion coal project in a protected reserve.    

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 09:10 PM

Cambodia PM says won’t develop dams on Mekong River

Anthrax outbreak in Uganda kills 17 in November

Health official says victims suspected to have eaten meat from exposed farm.

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 08:20 PM

Anthrax outbreak in Uganda kills 17 in November

More than a million displaced in Somalia floods

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says 101 people have died in the deluge.

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 07:30 PM

More than a million displaced in Somalia floods

Israel president to discuss hostages on COP28 sidelines

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas will also attend the UN climate talks in the United Arab Emirates.

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 06:40 PM

Israel president to discuss hostages on COP28 sidelines

2 dead, 8 wounded in Jerusalem shooting

Police says suspects neutralised on the spot.

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 05:50 PM

2 dead, 8 wounded in Jerusalem shooting

10 injured, more missing in Russian attack

Ukraine industrial region has seen some fierce fighting of nearly two-year invasion.

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 05:00 PM

10 injured, more missing in Russian attack

EU defence spending at record €240 billion in 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine pushes bloc members into action.

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 04:10 PM

EU defence spending at record €240 billion in 2022

7 missing after US military craft crashes off Japan

Tokyo asks Washington to suspend Osprey flights.

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 03:20 PM

7 missing after US military craft crashes off Japan