Air pollution in Thailand’s Bangkok forces more than 350 schools to close
Thai capital ranked as eighth-most polluted city worldwide as microparticles levels soar.
Year: 2025
Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial ‘Australia Day’
A statue of the British explorer is splashed with red paint and vandalised in Sydney’s…
‘Dam for a dam’: India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war
Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River…
Premium Times seeks editors, reporter
[[{“value”:”PREMIUM TIMES offers exciting opportunities for suitable candidates to join a progressive and innovative team…
United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026
The UN body has received a formal request from Washington to withdraw next year as…
Trump praises President Xi, says he looks forward to ‘getting along with China’
During his campaign trail, Trump had floated imposing tariffs upward of 60% on Chinese goods.
Bank of Japan hikes policy rates by 25 basis points to highest since 2008
The move comes in line with expectations from CNBC’s survey from Jan 15-20, which saw…
Constitutional amendment to allow Trump third term introduced in the House
President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of somehow serving a third term in…
Trump orders release of last files on assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK
US president says ‘everything will be revealed’ on JFK assassination that has fuelled conspiracy theories…
After stabbings, China’s social media firms face scrutiny over hate speech
Chinese platforms have pledged to crack down on hate, but anti-foreigner sentiment still circulates widely…
Singapore eases monetary policy for the first time since 2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will reduce slightly the slope of its exchange…
CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s demands push S&P to new record
After Trump said he would “demand that interest rates drop immediately,” the 2-year Treasury yield…
The Verdict: ‘Another struggle’ for Man Utd | Butland error cost Rangers
Adam Bate and Anton Toloui give their verdict on Manchester United beating Rangers 2-1 at…
Wealthy leaders share financial advice they gave their kids: Invest early, learn from failure — and think carefully about inheritance
Wealthy leaders share the financial advice they gave their kids, including invest early, budget —and…
Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points later in…
Anambra govt reacts to alleged threat to ban traditional worship
[[{“value”:”An official said the activities of some native doctors and custodians of shrines in the…
Eno reacts to allegation of planning to sabotage Tinubu’s ambition
[[{“value”:”Mr Eno denied the allegation, describing it as a politically motivated blackmail. The post Eno…
2025 Budget: Senate panel queries Auditor-General over staff salary provision
[[{“value”:”The lawmakers expressed concern that the proposed budgetary allocation for salaries exceeded the number of…
Birmingham maintain five-point gap in L1 race after draw at Wrexham
Birmingham kept their five-point lead over Wrexham in the League One promotion race after a…
Hodgkinson named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
Keely Hodgkinson has been named The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year for 2024.
