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 2023-03-24 07:25 

News24

British Parliament blocks TikTok over security concerns...

Britain's Parliament will block TikTok on all devices on its network following a similar ban on government devices, becoming the latest Western institution to bar the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns....

 2023-03-24 07:23 

The Strait Times

ByteDance flies over 30 TikTok stars first-class to Washington to lobby for platform...

More than 30 TikTok stars took part in an all-expenses paid trip to speak on behalf of the platform. Read more at straitstimes.com....

 2023-03-24 07:21 

News24

Hungary would not arrest Putin over ICC warrant: govt official...

Hungary would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he entered its territory, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said Thursday....

 2023-03-24 07:16 

Al Jazeera

Activists, everyday Russians and a soldier punished for war talk...

Almost 500 Russians have been charged under wartime censorship laws. We look at 12 cases....

 2023-03-24 07:15 

Euronews

Spring-time collection: The European art exhibitions you must see this season...

From Picasso to Van Gogh. We take a look at the best exhibitions across major European capitals this Spring....

 2023-03-24 07:15 

Euronews

Heavy rains leave at least 65 dead in Peru since the beginning of the year...
 2023-03-24 07:02 

Radio Free Europe/Liberty

Russian Drones Hit Kryviy Rih As Fighting Rages In Eastern Ukraine...

Russia launched a drone attack overnight on the city of Kryviy Rih in Ukraine's south-central region of Dnipropetrovsk, the region's governor said on March 24, as an air-raid alert was declared in several regions while heavy fighting continued in ...

 2023-03-24 07:00 

Euronews

Culture Re-View: Down the rabbit hole with the release of 'The Matrix'...

The world took the Red Pill for the first time when 'The Matrix' was released on this day in 1999. How has it changed culture since?...

 2023-03-24 07:00 

Euronews

From seafood to feta, these are the best Greek islands for foodies...

In Greece, sustainable tourism and locally sourced food are a match made in heaven....

 2023-03-24 06:59 

Washington Post

Zebra who ran through busy Seoul streets escaped zoo after parents died...

Sero's rebellious streak emerged after the deaths of both his parents, zoo officials said. He was caught after his escapade and is safely home....

 2023-03-24 06:50 

The Telegragh

[ India ]

Joe Biden visits Canada...

Washington and Ottawa have agreed to revise a pact to reduce the surging number of asylum seekers...

 2023-03-24 06:49 

The Telegragh

[ India ]

North Korea tests new underwater drone...

During the test, the new North Korean drone cruised underwater at a depth of 80 to 150 metres...

 2023-03-24 06:49 

The Telegragh

[ India ]

Britain security damage control at London office...

On Wednesday, New Delhi removed concrete security barriers from the British high commission and high commissioner's residence in Delhi...

 2023-03-24 06:49 

The Telegragh

[ India ]

Imran's party social head arrested...

The FIA in collaboration with the intelligence agencies and police have launched a countrywide operation against those social media activists, especially of Khan's PTI following an online campaign against Gen Munir...

 2023-03-24 06:48 

Radio Free Europe/Liberty

Athletics Council Stymies Russian Path To Olympics Due To War In Ukraine...

Track and field leaders have signaled that it will be nearly impossible for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in track and field at the Paris Olympics next year if the war in Ukraine continues....

 2023-03-24 06:40 

Euronews

Ukrainian president visits Kherson as he continues his tour of war-torn cities...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the eastern city of Kherson as he continued his tour of areas that have felt the brunt of Russia's illegal invasion....

 2023-03-24 06:40 

Al Jazeera

Why India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi may lose parliament seat...

Formal disqualification order will have to be passed by secretariat of parliament's lower house of which he is a member....

 2023-03-24 06:38 

ABC Australia

[ World ]

Stranded Army helicopter recovered by Defence...

The Australian Defence Force has recovered an army helicopter from a beach on the NSW south coast after it malfunctioned during a training exercise....

 2023-03-24 06:38 

Radio Free Europe/Liberty

Blinken Tells Congress Funds Approved For Ukraine In December Should Last Through 2023...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reassured members of Congress that the billions of dollars already approved for Ukraine should last for much of 2023....

 2023-03-24 06:38 

Euronews

TikTok CEO grilled by US lawmakers on safety as possible ban looms...

US lawmakers grilled the CEO of TikTok as the social media giant faces increasing pressure from officials in Washington....

 2023-03-24 06:34 

The Strait Times

How Europe's draft plan to tackle climate change would lead to trade protectionism...

Unable to persuade Washington to modify its approach, the EU has now decided to beat the US and China and their own game. Read more at straitstimes.com....

 2023-03-24 06:31 

Sydney Morning Herald

US strikes Iran-aligned base in Syria in retaliation for drone attack...

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he authorised the "precision airstrikes" at the direction of President Joe Biden....

 2023-03-24 06:30 

Euronews

Nowruz celebrations provide welcome break for inmates in Kyrgyzstan's only female prison...
 2023-03-24 06:29 

ABC Australia

[ World ]

Coronial inquest into 2017 snorkelling death of Ardebby Oh Chua begins in Port Lincoln...

A coronial inquest will examine the death of Ardebby Oh Chua from the Philippines, who drowned while on a snorkelling tour near Blyth Island during 2017....

 2023-03-24 06:27 

ABC Australia

[ World ]

Council approves 15-storey luxury apartment block next to one of Brisbane's oldest properties...

The council's planning officers listed several reasons for approving the development, including that it "ensures the works do not damage or diminish the cultural heritage significance of the site"....

 2023-03-24 06:23 

ABC Australia

[ World ]

Concerns over coastal development after approval of 'zombie DA' for seaside village...

A NSW court has ruled in favour of a development application lodged 30 years ago at the village of South West Rocks amid concerns that historic plans don't hold up under modern environmental standards....

 2023-03-24 06:22 

The Strait Times

TikTok's S'porean CEO grilled in Congress: What's next for TikTok in US?...

Chew Shou Zi was grilled by US lawmakers for more than five hours. Read more at straitstimes.com....

 2023-03-24 06:16 

The Strait Times

US due diligence firm Mintz Group says staff detained in China after office raid...

WASHINGTON US corporate due diligence firm Mintz Group said on Thursday its Beijing office was raided by the authorities and five Chinese staff were detained, stoking worry among foreign companies in China just as its capital prepares to host an internati...

 2023-03-24 06:15 

Euronews

Heavy rains leave at least 65 dead in Peru since the beginning of the year...

The spokesperson of the police rescue force in Lima warns that landslides will keep occurring as heavy rains continue to drench the region....

 2023-03-24 06:15 

Sydney Morning Herald

How Darryn Lyons' dog cost him $2 million in the UK courts...

The 57-year-old had claimed he was not a resident in the UK during a tax period. His dog's whereabouts told a different story....

 2023-03-24 06:06 

ABC Australia

[ World ]

Ex-NSW Labor minister gets 14-year jail sentence for corruptly awarding mine licence...

Former resources minister Ian Macdonald will stay in jail until at least 2027 for misconduct in public office involving two mining licences....

 2023-03-24 06:01 

Washington Post

Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky visits the front line in Kherson; European allies promise more artillery...

European Union leaders pledged to jointly deliver 1 million artillery rounds over the next year. They said they will also provide missiles, upon Kyiv's request....

 2023-03-24 06:00 

Washington Post

The secretive Israeli think tank behind Netanyahu's judicial overhaul...

The role of the Kohelet Policy Forum in Israel's controversial judicial overhaul has shown the far-reaching political influence of the once obscure think tank....

 2023-03-24 06:00 

Euronews

Latest news bulletin | March 24th Morning...

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel....

 2023-03-24 06:00 

Euronews

Latest news bulletin | March 24th Morning...

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel....

 2023-03-24 05:45 

Deutsche Welle

US conducts Syria airstrikes after drone kills US contractor...

A drone, allegedly of Iranian origin, struck a facility in Syria — killing a US contractor and prompting a counterattack. The attacks threaten to upend recent de-escalation efforts....

 2023-03-24 05:43 

The Times of India

First Australian MP of Indian origin Lisa Singh likes to engage with her Indian heritage...

Singh feels that the development of the Indian diaspora and the integration of many of its members in leadership positions is testimony to the rich tapestry of diversity in Australian society....

 2023-03-24 05:37 

ABC Australia

[ World ]

Human Rights Commission investigates claims Liberals rejected NSW election candidate on racial grounds...

The Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint by a high-profile Chinese-Australian, who claims the New South Wales Liberal Party rejected his nomination to run in tomorrow's state election on racial grounds....

 2023-03-24 05:27 

Sydney Morning Herald

US politicians grill TikTok chief executive about controversial app...

TIkTok CEO faces grilling by US legislators worried about security of app....

 2023-03-24 05:15 

CNN International

Ukraine eyes an offensive around Bakhmut, as Russian momentum stalls...
 2023-03-24 05:00 

Washington Post

Between Avdiivka and Bakhmut, Ukrainian forces fight Russia on tough terrain...

Some front-line Ukranian positions near the town of Niu-York have not moved since 2014, but Russians are pushing south from Bakhmut and north from Avdiivka, aiming to encircle them....

 2023-03-24 04:58 

ABC News

US military carries out airstrikes in Syria after drone attack kills US contractor...

The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in Syria after a drone attack killed a U.S. contractor and injured six others, including five American service members....

 2023-03-24 04:49 

The Strait Times

Twitter to begin culling legacy verified marks from April 1...

Among the people marked as verified without paying for the subscription are many public figures and journalists. Read more at straitstimes.com....

 2023-03-24 04:36 

CNN International

Russia's war in Ukraine...

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism that cooperation with European allies could bring a victory by the end of the year, but he warned there were still problematic areas such as delays in the supply of armaments. Follow live updates here.Uk...

 2023-03-24 04:29 

The Strait Times

US carries out air strikes in Syria after American contractor is killed...

The one-way attack drone was Iranian in origin, according to intelligence reports. Read more at straitstimes.com....

 2023-03-24 04:20 

Al Jazeera

Yellen, caught between markets and US Congress, tweaks message...

Janet Yellen is the face of US govt on the issue and her public comments have sent markets on a roller-coaster ride....

 2023-03-24 04:03 

Deutsche Welle

US charges crypto fugitive Do Kwon after Montenegro arrest...

The entrepreneur behind two cryptocurrencies, Terra and Luna, that lost an estimated $40 billion or more last year faces fraud charges in Manhattan after being picked up on an international arrest warrant in Montenegro....

 2023-03-24 04:01 

RTHK News

'Maritime differences can be resolved diplomatically'...

Maritime issues between China and the Philippines play an important part in relations between the countries, senior officials from the countries said......

 2023-03-24 04:00 

Washington Post

The U.S. connection to Uganda's 'kill the gays' bill...

While Republican lawmakers are engineering a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation in some states, U.S. religious groups have campaigned in Africa for hard-line measures there....

 2023-03-24 04:00 

China.org.cn

Trade between China, Mekong countries hits $416.7B...

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