‘I sacrifice myself for everyone’: Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi’s gaffes, quips and quotes
June 12, 2023 6:40 PM Mr Berlusconi who died on Monday had a sense of humour that often landed him in trouble. Read More
Silvio Berlusconi’s many brushes with the law, and one sole conviction
June 12, 2023 6:10 PM He had been accused of having sex with a minor, doling out millions worth of hush money and having ties to the mafia, but was…
Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86
June 12, 2023 4:59 PM He had undergone treatment for a lung infection linked to leukaemia. Read More
Mixed views in Asia on US and China’s influence in the region: Poll
June 12, 2023 4:00 PM The survey polled 1,500 adults in total from Singapore, South Korea and the Philippines. Read More
Ecuadoran woman wakes up inside coffin at her own wake
June 12, 2023 3:53 PM Ms Montoya was “hitting the box” with her left hand after a five-hour wake, said her son. Read More
How to electrify one of the world’s dirtiest industries
June 12, 2023 3:38 PM Construction is responsible for nearly one-fifth of all greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
How fast, cheap fashion is polluting the planet
June 12, 2023 3:10 PM In China and developing nations where most garments are produced, energy is often generated from dirty fuels like coal. Read More
Dutch seek to bar Chinese students from tech courses in chip war
June 12, 2023 2:45 PM The government is working on measures to introduce a mandatory screening of students and researchers in sensitive subject areas. Read More
Several countries, including China, North Korea, expand nuclear arsenal as global tensions grow: Study
June 12, 2023 2:23 PM Other atomic powers continued to modernise their nuclear arsenal as geopolitical tensions rise. Read More
Ukraine says heavy battles going on after first counteroffensive gains
June 12, 2023 1:45 PM Ukrainian and Russian troops have engaged in at least 25 battles in one day in the Donetsk region. Read More