Year: 2024

Washington (AFP) – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched his career high with 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Indiana Pacers 120-114 on Thursday, stretching their NBA win streak to nine games.

Tokyo (AFP) – Japan’s government on Friday approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on social welfare, as the population ages, and defence to tackle regional threats.

New Delhi (AFP) – India on Friday announced seven days of state mourning after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s.

Hong Kong (AFP) – Japanese stocks rose Friday on a weaker yen after a muted day on Wall Street following the Christmas holiday.

Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s acting president faced an impeachment vote on Friday, as the country struggled to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor’s martial law declaration that shocked the world.

Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) (AFP) – They clung on through years of conflict in Myanmar but a surge of fighting has driven tens of thousands more Rohingya to flee, escaping with little more than harrowing tales of war.

Melbourne (AFP) – A resurgent Steve Smith’s 34th Test century powered Australia to a hefty 474 on Friday before Pat Cummins removed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to put them in the driving seat of the fourth Test against India.

Sanaa (AFP) – Israeli air strikes pummelled Sanaa’s international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday, with Huthi rebel media reporting six deaths.

Lima (AFP) – A former Peruvian congressional official on Thursday denied having set up a prostitution ring in the legislature providing sexual favors to lawmakers in return for votes.

Melbourne (AFP) – Australia’s Steve Smith slammed his second century of the series against India on Friday, reaching three figures on day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.