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India has refused to use its G20 presidency to discuss additional sanctions on Russia but observers say New Delhi has to play a balancing act and work towards a consensus.

July 17, 2023 7:40 PM

He had secured 324 nods last week, 51 short of the number needed to secure the premiership.

July 17, 2023 7:35 PM

Rural areas saw the strongest fall in poverty, according to the study, which used the United Nations’ Multidimensional Poverty Index.

July 17, 2023 7:10 PM

She has also rejected US calls for unconditional talks.

July 17, 2023 6:20 PM

The record heat is expected to persist for at least another five days.

Pakistan’s powerful General Asim Munir and Iran’s General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri have agreed to work together, vowing to ‘eradicate [the] menace of terrorism’ following a surge in attacks.

July 17, 2023 5:45 PM

The guide said the tourist showed a lack of respect for sleeping during her commentary.

The item is under police guard as state and federal authorities work to identify its origin.

In May, authorities confiscated a range of watches from the brand because of the presence of the letters LGBTQ on them.

July 17, 2023 4:45 PM

The Taiwanese government said it saw no reason to overreact to mere transit stops.

The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet.

Sale of privately built homes fell to 278 units in June, the lowest since 170 homes were sold last December, after the government recently doubled stamp duties for foreign buyers to 60 per cent and increased levies for second-home buyers.

Tim Shaddock and his dog, Bella were found in good health by a tuna trawler off the coast of Mexico this week, after they were lost at sea for two months.

July 17, 2023 2:49 PM

Increased bouts of heavy rainfall in the desert are damaging the Unesco-listed caves and artwork.

July 17, 2023 2:38 PM

Any move to cooperate on methane – responsible for roughly 30% of global warming – could provide a way forward.

July 17, 2023 2:20 PM

Vietnam will add 13 power plants fed by gas imported as LNG by 2030 to ease electricity shortages.

July 17, 2023 2:11 PM

Respondents also remained sceptical of the government’s measures to tackle the country’s falling birthrate.

July 17, 2023 2:00 PM

The duo survived their ordeal by drinking rainwater and snacking on raw fish.

July 17, 2023 2:00 PM

They will develop an investment platform to lower the cost of capital and increase private investment.

PM Lee has accepted the resignations of the Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin, and another MP Cheng Li Hui.