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‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to US strikes on Iran
‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to US strikes on Iran
Monday 23 June 2025 10:00 AM
TEHRAN: The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran yesterdayy (June 22), joining Israel’s bombing campaign after days of speculation over US involvement in the conflict.
Taiwan pursues homegrown Chinese spies as Beijing’s influence grows
Taiwan pursues homegrown Chinese spies as Beijing’s influence grows
Saturday 21 June 2025 03:00 PM
TAIPEI: Taiwan is vetting hundreds of thousands of military service members, public school teachers and civil servants in a bid to root out potential homegrown Chinese sympathisers, as Beijing intensifies espionage on the island.
Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
Friday 20 June 2025 02:39 PM
SYDNEY: Australia’s world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle today (June 20) as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively”.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th birthday in junta jail
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th birthday in junta jail
Thursday 19 June 2025 11:29 AM
YANGON: Myanmar’s deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention today (June 19), serving a raft of sentences set to last the rest of her life.
G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit
G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit
Wednesday 18 June 2025 09:00 AM
KANANASKIS: Group of Seven powers, holding talks yesterday (June 17) at a summit that Donald Trump left early, promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fresh support as Russia stepped up attacks on its neighbour.
Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows
Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows
Tuesday 17 June 2025 10:00 AM
TEHRAN: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted yesterday (June 16) that Israel’s campaign against Iran was “changing the face of the Middle East”, as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day.
Cambodia threatens to ban Thai fruit and veg over border row
Cambodia threatens to ban Thai fruit and veg over border row
Monday 16 June 2025 01:47 PM
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s influential former leader Hun Sen issued an ultimatum to Thailand today (June 16) to lift border crossing restrictions or his country will ban all Thai fruit and vegetable imports in the latest round of the border spat between the two countries.
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson leaves a lasting legacy
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson leaves a lasting legacy
Saturday 14 June 2025 01:00 PM
NEW YORK: The family of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group’s wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, announced his death at the age of 82 on Wednesday (June 11).
At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
Friday 13 June 2025 10:21 AM
AHMEDABAD: A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad yesterday (June 12), killing at least 265 people on board and on the ground - but one passenger has miraculously survived.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
Thursday 12 June 2025 02:00 PM
NEW YORK: Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault at his retrial yesterday (June 11) and not guilty of another, with jurors still considering a rape charge after hearing graphic testimony from his alleged victims.
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
Thursday 12 June 2025 10:01 AM
LOS ANGELES: Protests over hardline immigration tactics ignited across the United States yesterday (June 11) after days of demonstrations in Los Angeles, as California prepared for a legal showdown with the White House over Donald Trump’s deployment of the military.
Trump deploys Marines as tensions rise over L.A. protests
Trump deploys Marines as tensions rise over L.A. protests
Tuesday 10 June 2025 11:17 AM
LOS ANGELES: President Donald Trump ordered active-duty US Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops into Los Angeles yesterday (June 9), vowing those protesting immigration arrests would be “hit harder” than ever.
Israel diverts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
Israel diverts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
Monday 9 June 2025 01:52 PM
JERUSALEM: Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat this morning (June 9), preventing the activists onboard, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory.
Gay Chinese couple fulfil wedding dream in ‘freer’ Thailand
Gay Chinese couple fulfil wedding dream in ‘freer’ Thailand
Sunday 8 June 2025 06:00 PM
PATTAYA: When Wang Zengyi, 41, and Song Jihan, 29, first met at a friend’s dinner party in China, it was love at first sight.
Vietnam scraps two-child limit as birth rate declines
Vietnam scraps two-child limit as birth rate declines
Thursday 5 June 2025 10:26 AM
HANOI: Vietnam’s communist government has scrapped its long-standing policy of limiting families to two children, state media said yesterday (June 4), as the country battles to reverse a declining birth rate.
Musk blasts Trump mega-bill days after farewell
Musk blasts Trump mega-bill days after farewell
Wednesday 4 June 2025 10:17 AM
WASHINGTON: Tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump erupted yesterday (June 3) as the world’s richest man derided the President’s key piece of economic legislation in a startling rupture just days after exiting a controversial job in the White House.
Cambodia to take border dispute with Thailand to World Court
Cambodia to take border dispute with Thailand to World Court
Tuesday 3 June 2025 09:58 AM
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is to take its border dispute with Thailand to the World Court following an exchange of gunfire by soldiers of the two countries.
Russia, Ukraine head to Istanbul for fresh peace talks
Russia, Ukraine head to Istanbul for fresh peace talks
Monday 2 June 2025 11:32 AM
ISTANBUL: Russian and Ukrainian officials will meet in Istanbul today (June 2) to exchange their plans for how to end the three-year war, Europe’s largest conflict since World War II, after Kyiv says it struck dozens of strategic bombers parked at airbases deep in Russia.
France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister
France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister
Saturday 31 May 2025 11:00 AM
PARIS: France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced yesterday (May 31).
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appellate ruling
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appellate ruling
Friday 30 May 2025 09:46 AM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump celebrated a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy yesterday (May 29), with an appeals court preserving his sweeping import duties on China and other trading partners - for now.

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