Japan hikes rates as its inflation wish comes true - The historic move is the first time the country's central bank has raised interest rates for 17 years. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:45:14 GMT |
Singapore opposition leader charged with lying to parliament - If found guilty, Pritam Singh could face fines and possibly lose his seat. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:35:54 GMT |
US-Philippines alliance is ‘ironclad’- Blinken - The assurance comes as tensions rise between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:48:50 GMT |
US reports death of senior Hamas military leader - Details are also released of President Biden's high-stakes call to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:43:34 GMT |
Putin hails Crimea annexation after claiming election win - Russia's president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of the vote. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:56:02 GMT |
Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip - The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:38:11 GMT |
Trump unable to get $464m bond in New York fraud case - The former president must either pay the full amount in cash or secure a bond to continue his appeal. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:13:09 GMT |
The US just announced an asbestos ban. What took so long? - The move comes decades after dozens of other Western nations took steps to ban the carcinogen. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:30:26 GMT |
'Only God can change this place': Haitians see no end to spiralling violence - Bodies pile up even in the "safest" areas of Port-au-Prince, a capital city reeling from gang warfare. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:14:29 GMT |
Evergrande and its founder accused of $78bn fraud - Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial markets for life. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:14:06 GMT |
How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping - Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:09:28 GMT |
Is TikTok really a danger to the West? - Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:05:59 GMT |
Man convicted of ambush shooting in New Mexico - Aftab Hussein's murder was one of three that caused widespread fear in Albuquerque's Muslim community. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:42:21 GMT |
Watch: Displaced Gazans describe al-Shifa raid - The Israeli military says it has taken control of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City in what it called an operation to "thwart terrorist activity". Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:02:44 GMT |
Heatwave shuts schools and cuts power in South Sudan - Authorities say the extreme heat could last for two weeks and bring temperatures of up to 45C (113F). Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:44:29 GMT |
More couples are saying 'I do' in China - The number of newlyweds rises for the first time in nine years as authorities try to reverse record-low birth rates. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:41:36 GMT |
Customers withdraw millions after cash machine glitch - Clients at Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that isn't theirs. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:29:40 GMT |
Gaza faces famine during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting - More than a million people in Gaza are already starving, says the global body responsible for declaring famine. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:13:50 GMT |