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Malaysia and Australia strike energy supply pledge to bypass Iran war disruptions

Malaysia and Australia strike energy supply pledge to bypass Iran war ...

3 months ago 126

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded wh...

3 months ago 123

Chinese drone exposes Indonesia’s ‘insufficient’ undersea capabilities

Chinese drone exposes Indonesia’s ‘insufficient’ undersea capabilities...

3 months ago 127

Hong Kong police arrest 5 over shoplifting syndicate targeting Muji stores

Hong Kong police arrest 5 over shoplifting syndicate targeting Muji st...

3 months ago 126

Before posting Jesus meme, Trump consulted his ‘agent of chaos’: report

Before posting Jesus meme, Trump consulted his ‘agent of chaos’: repor...

3 months ago 126

Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot

Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup p...

3 months ago 126

Russian soldiers in Ukraine turn to witchcraft for protection as belief in the supernatural surges

Russian soldiers in Ukraine turn to witchcraft for protection as belie...

3 months ago 124

TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid booming AI demand

TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid boomi...

3 months ago 147

‘Guns vs. butter’: IMF flags tough trade-offs as governments ramp up defense spending

‘Guns vs. butter’: IMF flags tough trade-offs as governments ramp up d...

3 months ago 127

Brazil's former spy chief released from ICE detention

Brazil's former spy chief released from ICE detention

3 months ago 130

China says Tokyo embassy intrusion, bomb threat are among ‘grave violations’ in Japan

China says Tokyo embassy intrusion, bomb threat are among ‘grave viola...

3 months ago 127

TV shopping network QVC to file for bankruptcy as Americans struggle with cost of living concerns

TV shopping network QVC to file for bankruptcy as Americans struggle w...

3 months ago 123

Brazil’s Lula blasts Trump’s fear-based rule, calls for ‘great maturity’

Brazil’s Lula blasts Trump’s fear-based rule, calls for ‘great maturit...

3 months ago 123

Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders will speak on Thursday: ‘Trying to get a little breathing room’

Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders will speak on Thursday: ‘Tryin...

3 months ago 122

China warns travellers to avoid Seattle airport after academics denied entry to US

China warns travellers to avoid Seattle airport after academics denied...

3 months ago 125

Sam Altman suspect called for ‘Luigi’ing some tech CEOs’ months before attack: report

Sam Altman suspect called for ‘Luigi’ing some tech CEOs’ months before...

3 months ago 133

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinj...

3 months ago 131

South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing r...

3 months ago 130

China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes energy transition

China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes...

3 months ago 134

China single mum works at building sites, lifting bags of cement for 16 years to support child

China single mum works at building sites, lifting bags of cement for 1...

3 months ago 154

South African opposition leader jailed for firing rifle into air at rally

South African opposition leader jailed for firing rifle into air at ra...

3 months ago 132

Israel and Lebanon are negotiating for the first time in decades - but will it achieve anything?

Israel and Lebanon are negotiating for the first time in decades - but...

3 months ago 129

Russia fires deadliest airstrike in months, killing 18 in Ukraine

Russia fires deadliest airstrike in months, killing 18 in Ukraine

3 months ago 128

‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery threatens already dwindling petrol supplies

‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery threatens already dwin...

3 months ago 130

Zelenskyy to receive international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage

Zelenskyy to receive international prize honoring his and Ukraine's co...

3 months ago 120

Indonesia’s Bali wants illegal rentals to be legitimate as operators flag red tape

Indonesia’s Bali wants illegal rentals to be legitimate as operators f...

3 months ago 128

Indian man charged with sexual assault of passenger on Singapore-Perth Scoot flight

Indian man charged with sexual assault of passenger on Singapore-Perth...

3 months ago 130

Iran war sparks 'fundamental energy transition' in Seoul toward renewables: Energy minister

Iran war sparks 'fundamental energy transition' in Seoul toward renewa...

3 months ago 133

South African opposition leader jailed for firing rifle at rally

South African opposition leader jailed for firing rifle at rally

3 months ago 140

Europe lacks China strategy, needs new US approach, Biscop says

Europe lacks China strategy, needs new US approach, Biscop says

3 months ago 128

Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growing openness’

Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growin...

3 months ago 125

China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter — but Iran war clouds outlook

China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter — but Iran wa...

3 months ago 141

We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing

We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fir...

3 months ago 133

Meghan: 'I was the most trolled person in the entire world'

Meghan: 'I was the most trolled person in the entire world'

3 months ago 129

Bye-bye, US? Why China’s trade with Africa benefits from Trump’s policy volatility

Bye-bye, US? Why China’s trade with Africa benefits from Trump’s polic...

3 months ago 129

Ex-US Marine loses extradition appeal over Chinese pilot training allegations

Ex-US Marine loses extradition appeal over Chinese pilot training alle...

3 months ago 123

What Trump’s 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ could look like

What Trump’s 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ could look like

3 months ago 131

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

3 months ago 135

Bullish narrative around India’s economy at odds with struggling rupee

Bullish narrative around India’s economy at odds with struggling rupee...

3 months ago 123

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villa...

3 months ago 147

Iran threatens to sink American ships in Strait of Hormuz, claims US ground invasion would be ‘great’

Iran threatens to sink American ships in Strait of Hormuz, claims US g...

3 months ago 140

Hong Kong to announce tax break to lure global commodity traders

Hong Kong to announce tax break to lure global commodity traders

3 months ago 128

Nine killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Nine killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

3 months ago 131

Xi Jinping stresses ‘patience’ on Taiwan reunification in talks with opposition leader

Xi Jinping stresses ‘patience’ on Taiwan reunification in talks with o...

3 months ago 125

Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead

Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahe...

3 months ago 130

Russian missiles and drones kill at least 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russian missiles and drones kill at least 17 across Ukraine in worst a...

3 months ago 130

Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks

Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel b...

3 months ago 131

BTS comeback drives record 2.06 million tourists to South Korea

BTS comeback drives record 2.06 million tourists to South Korea

3 months ago 130

Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran

Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks betw...

3 months ago 133

Hunter Biden weighs in on reports the Trump family is profiting from his presidency: ‘Their hypocrisy knows no bounds’

Hunter Biden weighs in on reports the Trump family is profiting from h...

3 months ago 131

UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by a long shot

UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by ...

3 months ago 128

Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks after first high-level meeting in decades

Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks after first high-l...

3 months ago 128

Ukraine’s army evolves under fire, with new units challenging Soviet legacy

Ukraine’s army evolves under fire, with new units challenging Soviet l...

3 months ago 129

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during exchange between pope and president

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during exchange between pope...

3 months ago 123

Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes grow

Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran pe...

3 months ago 127

191 people killed during ‘world’s largest water fight’ in Thailand

191 people killed during ‘world’s largest water fight’ in Thailand

3 months ago 131

CNBC Daily Open: Trading the truce and the Lebanon dilemma

CNBC Daily Open: Trading the truce and the Lebanon dilemma

3 months ago 124

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest...

3 months ago 138

Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to revive US-Iran peace talks

Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to revi...

3 months ago 158

Student kills 9 in Turkey’s second school shooting in 2 days

Student kills 9 in Turkey’s second school shooting in 2 days

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