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Philippines 13 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Duterte: I’m responsible

Former president Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs", in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

World 13 Mar 2025 | 02:41 AM

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

MANILA (Reuters) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs", in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court.

World 3 Mar 2025 | 10:28 AM

Austria's 'unknown' chancellor Stocker: resilient lawyer thrust into spotlight

VIENNA (Reuters) - Just months before becoming chancellor of Austria on Monday, Christian Stocker was a party functionary with no ministerial experience, fast approaching retirement age and barely known outside the political bubble.

Technology 27 Feb 2025 | 10:07 AM

Analysis-Argentina meme coin scandal dents Milei's hunt for election allies

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A meme coin scandal and investigation have dented the popularity of Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei and hindered his efforts to strengthen political alliances ahead of congressional midterm elections this year.

Laos 30 Nov 2022 | 08:38 AM

Plain of Jars officially celebrated as Laos third world heritage site

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network) Celebrations took place in Xieng Khuang province on Tuesday (Nov 29) to formally mark Unesco’s listing of the Plain of Jars as Laos’ third world heritage site.

Laos 30 Nov 2022 | 11:00 PM

Plain of Jars officially celebrated as third world heritage site in Laos

Celebrations took place in Xieng Khuang province to formally mark Unesco’s listing of the Plain of Jars as Laos’ third world heritage site.

Internet 6 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Predators hiding in plain sight: Putting protections in place to safeguard our children

As the digital world becomes more dangerous for children, experts offer strategies to counter the manipulative tactics of online predators.

Metro News 26 Nov 2024 | 07:33 AM

Plant nurseries among five activities now allowed at Selangor's river reserves

FIVE activities are now allowed at river reserves in Selangor, subject to certain conditions being met.

World 21 Nov 2024 | 06:29 AM

John Prescott, pugnacious deputy UK PM to Tony Blair, dies at 86

LONDON (Reuters) -John Prescott, the pugnacious deputy prime minister to Britain's Tony Blair during his 10 years in government, has died aged 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's, his family said on Thursday.

Living 16 Oct 2024 | 05:29 AM

Why more rain falls on cities than countrysides

Study shows that 63% of metropolises surveyed are more exposed to rainfall than the rural areas surrounding them.

Singapore 28 Feb 2024 | 11:46 AM

Yeo’s apologises for production glitch after woman likens its chrysanthemum tea to plain water

SINGAPORE: A woman was dumbfounded when she recently opened several packets of Yeo’s chrysanthemum tea only to find out the contents looked and tasted “just like plain water”.

AI 12 Apr 2024 | 01:00 AM

Chill out: AI won't steal jobs, says consortium of AI-building tech giants

Scanning through the all the technology news headlines focused on artificial intelligence, it's hard to know what to think. Some people may warm to the ideas espoused by an MIT professor who thinks AI will boost the labor market, though at heart, they may have a sneaky suspicion that AI really will steal plenty. of people's jobs – just like the International Monetary Fund warned. Skeptics may find a jolt of support when considering recent statements from a new consortium formed by top tech companies and consulting firms to tackle the impact of AI in the workplace.

Football 2 July 2024 | 07:26 PM

Soccer-Dutch emerge from introspection with spring in their step

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - After a week of brow beating, hand wringing and introspection, the Netherlands emerged from defeat in their last group game to give a vivid display of their potential on Tuesday in booking a quarter-final place at the European Championship.

Football 3 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

Spring is here for the Dutch

MUNICH: After a week of brow beating, hand wringing and introspection, Holland emerged from defeat in their last group game to give a vivid display of their potential on Tuesday in booking a quarter-final place at the European Championship.

Myanmar 17 Feb 2024 | 07:12 AM

Just plain fed up! - Thousands in Myanmar seeking to leave after junta announces draft

More than 1,000 people lined up at the Thai embassy in Yangon on Friday as young people sought to leave Myanmar after the junta said it would impose military service.

Rugby 4 June 2024 | 08:43 AM

Rugby-Melbourne Rebels want to bow out with heads held high, coach says

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Emotions will run high as the Melbourne Rebels march out for their first Super Rugby Pacific playoff knowing that defeat will mark the end of the team's 14-year history.

Internet 10 May 2024 | 02:47 AM

Baidu executive quits after reviving toxic work culture debate

Baidu Inc’s media relations chief has resigned after posting a string of videos endorsing 24-7 work and making light of staff wellbeing, reigniting a furor over the tech industry’s relentless “996” culture.

Nation 22 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Floods cause traffic chaos in Johor Baru

JOHOR BARU: Afiq Azri Mohd Abdul Salam Subrayar decided to close his business early so that he could visit a Ramadan bazaar and buy his favourite dishes.

Myanmar 14 Oct 2023 | 11:00 PM

‘Licence to hide in plain sight’

Western plastic waste dumped in Myanmar despite law prohibiting it.

Banking 16 May 2023 | 11:10 AM

Powell's legacy tested by inflation, bank crisis, new Fed dynamics

WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who navigated a combative White House and a pandemic in his first years as head of the U.S. central bank, is facing a critical chapter in his leadership with a battle against inflation still unresolved, worries about recession widespread, and developing criticism of the Fed's oversight of the financial industry.

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