Six held over alleged kidnap and torture of Sydney man Peter Vuong
Police say the 26-year-old victim had teeth forcibly removed after being kidnapped for ransom.Continue Reading
China brings Saudi Arabia, Iran together – and pushes US out
In diplomatic terms, the optics were shocking. Here were representatives from Saudi Arabia and Iran smiling and holding hands in a foreign capital as they announced the restoration of diplomatic relations after a seven-year break. But the foreign minister in the middle, proudly bringing them together, was not a European or American politician, but China’s Wang […]Continue Reading
Stubborn inflation, bank crisis puts US Fed on a precipice
The Federal Reserve is facing a rather sticky problem. Despite its best efforts over the past year, inflation is stubbornly refusing to head south with any urgency to a target of 2%. Rather, the inflation report released on March 14, 2023, shows consumer prices rose 0.4% in February, meaning the year-over-year increase is now at […]Continue Reading
US threatens TikTok ban if app is not sold – report
TikTok, owed by Chinese firm ByteDance, says it has been contacted about a change in ownership.Continue Reading
Reaper drone takedown augurs ill for Crimea offensive
The Pentagon says that the takedown of the Reaper drone by Russian Su-27 pilots was “unsafe and unprofessional.” But the Pentagon has not explained what the drone was doing flying near Crimea, nor has it told the public about the unique capabilities of the MQ-9 Reaper. The Russians say that the drone was in a prohibited area […]Continue Reading
North Korea fires long range missile ahead of Japan-South Korea talks
The ICBM marks Pyongyang’s fourth round of launches in a week as South Korea and Japan leaders meet.Continue Reading
International filmmaker takes aim at Cambodian hip hop
The new video for Ruthko’s single “Stay the Same,” is an international collaboration that gives audiences a taste of Phnom Penh’s wild side
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Honduras says economic needs forced Taiwan-to-China switch
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: Economic necessity and Taiwan’s refusal to increase financial aid were behind Honduras’ decision to establish diplomatic ties with China, Foreign Minister Eduardo Reina said on Wednesday (Mar 15). Honduras President Xiomara Castro announced on Tuesday that she had instructed Reina to “undertake the official opening of relations” with China,Continue Reading
Activist, vendors query new plans
An anti-gambling advocate on Wednesday voiced scepticism the Government Lottery Office’s (GLO) new lottery products would curb the overpricing of lottery tickets and the sale of underground lottery tickets.Continue Reading
Abhimaan: A Bollywood marital drama that’s relevant even after 50 years
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan’s iconic 1973 film Abhimaan continues to wow audiences even as it turns 50.Continue Reading