Asian stocks mostly up after US tech rally
Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday after a tech rally on Wall Street, but their gains remained modest in thin Christmas Eve trade. Issued on:…
US panel could not reach consensus on US
New York (AFP) – A US government panel failed to reach a consensus on whether US Steel's acquisition by Nippon Steel threatens Washington's national security, shifting the decision to the…
Blogs to Bluesky: social media shifts responses after 2004 tsunami
Jakarta (AFP) – The world's deadliest tsunami hit nations around the Indian Ocean two decades ago before social media platforms flourished, but they have since transformed how we understand and…
Tennis power couple de Minaur and Boulter get engaged
Sydney (AFP) – Tennis glamour couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have announced their engagement ahead of the start of the 2025 season this week. Issued on: 24/12/2024 -…
Supermaxi yachts eye record in gruelling Sydney
Sydney (AFP) – Forecast favourable winds could see the prestigious Sydney-Hobart race record challenged by the supermaxi yachts when the often-brutal bluewater classic sets sail on Thursday. Issued on: 24/12/2024…
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing columns of lava
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – One of the world's most active volcanoes sprang into life again Monday, spewing columns of lava 80 meters (260 feet) above Hawaii, US vulcanologists…
El Salvador Congress votes to end ban on metal mining
San Salvador (AFP) – El Salvador's Congress on Monday approved a bill promoted by President Nayib Bukele to roll back a ban on the mining of gold and other metals,…
Five things to know about Panama Canal, in Trump's sights
Panama City (AFP) – US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington, complaining of "unfair" treatment of American ships and hinting…
NBA fines Minnesota guard Edwards $75,000 for outburst
New York (AFP) – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $75,000 by the NBA for public criticism of officiating and using inappropriate and profane language, the league announced on…