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Indian central bank hikes rates for first time since 2023

Famine-scarred southern Madagascar braces for El Nino

US military on Okinawa face curfew, alcohol ban after murder case

How the EU regulates lobbyists

Fierce lobbying in EU over 'forever chemicals'

I.Coast refuge offers lifelong care for youngsters scorned as 'sorcerers'

Dodgers beat Braves and Padres avoid sweep in MLB playoffs

Indian central bank hikes rates for first time in more than 3 years

Mourning, war and elections as Israel marks October 7

Saudi coalition says shot down Houthi missile

Hotel Blacklist Launches New Accommodation Industry Risk Assessment Tool

Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'

Bangladesh nuclear plant draws hope -- and worry

Oil rises and stocks fall as Hormuz worries flare

Ominous Alcaraz sweeps into Australian Open third round

Rampant four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz dropped just five games in an ominous display of strength at the Australian Open on Wednesday to sprint into the third round.

'Queen Wen' deposed in huge shock at Australian Open

Last year's beaten finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open in the second round by Germany's Laura Siegemund on Wednesday in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.

Vigilante fire clean-up launched by local Los Angeles contractor

The deadly Palisades fire is still raging in Los Angeles, but Chuck Hart and his construction crew are already several days into their self-appointed mission to clean up and rebuild their shattered community.

Zheng dumped out in huge shock as shaky Sabalenka battles through

Last year's runner-up Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open on Wednesday in the biggest shock so far while defending champion Aryna Sabalenka had to battle serve jitters to make the third round.

Asian equities mixed as US inflation, China data loom

Asian markets swung Wednesday, continuing their yo-yo start to the year as traders assess the economic outlook with Donald Trump back in the White House, with focus now on the release of key US inflation data.

'Queen Wen' Zheng deposed in huge shock at Australian Open

Last year's finalist and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open in straight sets on Wednesday in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.

Renewed US trade war threatens China's 'lifeline'

China might not be able to rely on trade to steer it out of trouble as blistering tariffs being considered by US President-elect Donald Trump threaten an already struggling economy.

China's economy seen slowing further in 2024: AFP survey

China's economic growth likely fell fractionally short of the government's five percent target last year, according to an AFP survey, as leaders head into 2025 steeling for the second presidency of Donald Trump amid fears of another painful trade standoff.

Shaky Sabalenka overcomes serve struggles to stay alive in Melbourne

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled through serving woes Wednesday to make the Australian Open third round, but it was a less-than-convincing display by the world number one.

South Korea's six weeks of political chaos

South Korea has endured six weeks of political turmoil since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and sent soldiers and helicopters to parliament.

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