Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
France announces first curfews as govt grapples with unrest
Saudi airport closure disrupts life in kingdom's capital
Boland sets pace as South Africa struggle
Ramaphosa tells South Africa to prepare for loss of US-Africa trade deal
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Nations urged to curb harmful subsidies at UN nature summit
The UN biodiversity summit kicked off Monday with calls to overhaul subsidies for extractive industries that harm the planet, as governments fall behind on their commitments to protect nature.
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Ukraine on back foot as Kremlin moots US, China meeting
Ukraine on Monday again said it had no early warning of powerful Russian missile strikes and complained that persistent problems with a US military grade satellite were hobbling frontline troops.
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Trump says tariffs will bring 'a little disturbance' to US economy
The US economy is set to experience some "disturbance" from tariffs, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, as trade tensions flare after he imposed sweeping levies on Mexico, Canada and China.
Australia readies as cyclone veers towards eastern coast
A rare tropical cyclone veered towards Australia's densely populated eastern coast on Wednesday, sparking emergency warnings, closing hundreds of schools, and threatening to flood thousands of homes.
LeBron James first player in NBA history to score 50,000 points
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league's all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.
America 'is back' Trump touts in Congress speech
Donald Trump declared "America is back" Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to power, facing instant Democratic hostility as he touted radical social and economic policies, while hailing his billionaire adviser Elon Musk.
Trump jokes 'nobody has heard' of Lesotho
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday mocked tiny Lesotho as a country "nobody has ever heard of" as he defended his sweeping cuts in aid.
Asian stocks rebound on China stimulus package
Asian markets were mostly up Wednesday as investors weighed bullish growth targets announced by China despite its sluggish economy and the looming prospect of a global trade war.
Trump's addresses a tense Congress on partisan night
There was dismay on the left and jubilation on the right as Donald Trump's addressed the US Congress on Tuesday in a tense atmosphere and with Washington's political divisions rarely more visible.
Japan powerboat racing revs up bid to shed shadowy reputation
Racers shut away for a week incommunicado and airport-style metal detectors -- powerboating in Japan deploys strict measures as one of only four sports in the country that can be legally bet on.
Musk fails in bid to block OpenAI becoming for-profit business
A US judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk's request to prevent OpenAI from becoming a for-profit business in a loss for the Tesla tycoon amid his feud with Sam Altman.
Japan women's football pioneer Nagasato retires
Women's World Cup winner Yuki Nagasato, who made history with a brief spell playing for a men's team, said she had given "every last drop" as the Japanese striker announced her retirement from football.
India great Gavaskar backs Rohit after fat-shaming row
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar backed India skipper Rohit Sharma after a fat-shaming post by an Indian politician, saying cricket is about skill not "modelling".
Oscars viewing figures get a boost from mobile and PC
More people watched the Oscars than previously thought, Disney said Tuesday, after they totted up those tuning in on their mobile phones and laptops.
China eyes 5 percent growth despite trade war
China on Wednesday set an annual growth target of around five percent, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit Beijing's exports.
'We're all afraid': Austria moves to deport Syrian refugees
Syrian refugee Khaled Alnomman said he made a big effort to integrate since he fled to Austria 10 years ago, learning to speak German fluently, getting a job as a bricklayer and applying for citizenship.
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launch rescheduled to March 6
The first commercial mission of Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 has been rescheduled for Thursday, French company Arianespace announced, after an "anomaly" forced a last-minute postponement.
China sets annual growth target of around 5 percent
China on Wednesday set an annual growth target of around five percent, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit Beijing's exports.
Diplomat Charles: UK king's role in Trump-Ukraine tightrope act
From showing solidarity with Volodymyr Zelensky to inviting US President Donald Trump for an historic state visit, Britain's diplomatic drive over Ukraine has a surprising pivotal figure: King Charles III.
Rain offers relief as Japan battles worst wildfire in 50 years
Wet weather looked poised to offer relief Wednesday as Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century in a northern region hit by record-low rainfall.
Trump hails 'unstoppable' America in return to Congress
Donald Trump proclaimed Tuesday that the "American dream is unstoppable" in his first address to Congress since a whirlwind return to power that has roiled the nation and the world.
Trump tariff uncertainty overshadows growth promises: analysts
President Donald Trump's tariffs and the retaliation they attracted will likely weigh on US growth and boost inflation, according to analysts, but, beyond that, uncertainty surrounding the levies threatens to overshadow optimism about his future policies.
Tech giants object as YouTube set to dodge Australian social media ban
Australia's plan to exempt YouTube from a world-leading teen social media ban is "illogical" and a "mockery", rival tech giants Meta and TikTok said Wednesday.
Raducanu 'couldn't see ball through tears' in Dubai stalker scare
Emma Raducanu revealed Tuesday she "couldn't see the ball through the tears" after being targeted by a stalker during last month's Dubai WTA 1000 tournament.
SpaceX aims for Wednesday Starship test flight after last-minute scrub
Elon Musk's SpaceX is now aiming for Wednesday to conduct the next test flight of its massive Starship rocket, following a last-minute cancellation on Monday.
US embassies end pollution data popular in China and India
The United States on Tuesday ended pollution tracking by its embassies that had been a vital source of data especially in Beijing, as President Donald Trump slashes overseas and environmental spending.
'Criminal investigation' launched into Tate brothers: Florida attorney general
Florida's attorney general said Tuesday that a criminal investigation has been opened into self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, who flew to the southern US state last week from Romania, where they faced rape and human trafficking charges.
China targeting growth of 'around 5 percent' in 2025: official document
China is pushing for economic growth of "around five percent" in 2025, an official document seen by AFP on Wednesday showed, an ambitious goal as Beijing faces down an intensifying trade war with the United States and deepening economic doldrums at home.
China aiming for growth of 'around 5 percent' in 2025: official document
China is pushing for economic growth of "around five percent" in 2025, an official document seen by AFP on Wednesday showed, an ambitious goal as Beijing faces down an intensifying trade war with the United States and deepening economic doldrums at home.
Advocacy group fears US will steer broadband cash to Musk
An internet rights group on Tuesday raised alarm over reports the United States may steer billions of dollars to Elon Musk's Starlink by making changes to a rural broadband deployment program.
Trump gives Chevron a month to 'wind down' Venezuela operations
The United States on Tuesday gave energy giant Chevron just one month to stop its operations in Venezuela, delivering a heavy blow to cash-strapped authorities in Caracas.
Alcaraz chases third straight Indian Wells title
Carlos Alcaraz will take a softly-softly approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic, standing in his way in the quarter-finals.
IXOPAY Launches Payment Account Reference Solution, Deepening Customer Insights in Digital Commerce
PAR provides a single, non-sensitive identifier that connects all transactions tied to a payment account
Aussie Open champ Keys tries to temper Indian Wells expectations
Madison Keys says staying grounded in the wake of her breakthrough Grand Slam title at the Australian Open will be key to building on that success as she heads into the Indian Wells hard court tournament this week.