India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Crude prices rise above $90 per barrel on US-Iran strikes
ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules
Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 million
President says more war not in Iran's interest after fighting flares
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Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal
Brazilian winger Allan has joined Manchester City on a five-year deal from Palmeiras for a reported fee of £34 million ($46 million).
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Putin, Xi, Iran's Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan for summit
The leaders of Russia, China, Turkey, India and Iran were in Kyrgyzstan Monday for a two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which seeks to be a counterbalance to the West.
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New Hong Kong cabinet includes four under US sanctions
Beijing on Sunday appointed a new Hong Kong administration that includes four senior officials under US sanctions its incoming leader has decried as an attempt to "bully" China.
Rock-around-Bangkok: Thai air guitar contestants give their all
What happens when Donald Trump, a Bangkok moto-taxi driver, and a Squid Games contestant take the stage in a Bangkok bar late on a Saturday night? It can only mean one thing: an air guitar battle for peace.
Zelensky vows to retake south, NATO warns of long war
President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Sunday that his forces "will not give away the south to anyone" after his first visit to the southern frontline, as NATO's chief warned the war in Ukraine could last "for years".
Sri Lanka troops open fire to contain fuel riots
Sri Lanka's military opened fire to contain rioting at a fuel station, officials said Sunday as unprecedented queues for petrol and diesel were seen across the bankrupt country.
With sea off-limits, Odessa rallies home-front war effort
Olga Jarova points to a nice spot on the restaurant terrace where President Volodymyr Zelensky sat on his visits to Odessa, Ukraine's Black Sea port now under de facto Russian blockade.
Uncertainty reigns in Colombia vote between ex-guerrilla and maverick
Colombians will vote for a new president on Sunday in an election filled with uncertainty, as former guerrilla Gustavo Petro and millionaire businessman Rodolfo Hernandez vie for power in a country saddled with widespread poverty, violence and other woes.
Uyghur-heritage candidate urges Japan to 'embrace diversity'
Arfiya Eri is a young, female, multilingual former United Nations official, all of which would already help her stand out as a Japanese political candidate, but she is also of Uyghur heritage.
Layoffs and exits: Firms in China teeter under zero-Covid pressure
Fiona Shi lost her job twice during the pandemic -- first, in 2020 when Covid ravaged the travel industry, and then this year as China's strict virus controls hammered businesses in the world's number two economy.
Central banks walk inflation-recession tightrope
Central banks have ramped up their battle against runaway inflation, a necessary remedy that could have the adverse side effect of tipping countries into recession, analysts say.
Store workers vote to form first US Apple union
A majority of employees at a US Apple store have voted to form the tech giant's first union, in the wake of similar unionization drives at Starbucks and Amazon locations.
The battle to build a child-friendly metaverse
As a young woman straps on her vest and headset and becomes immersed in a virtual world, Mainak Chaudhuri talks excitedly about the potential of the technology.
All Black Whitelock could miss Ireland Tests with broken thumb
New Zealand's veteran lock forward Sam Whitelock is in doubt for next month's Test series against Ireland after it was revealed Sunday he had played in the Super Rugby Pacific final with a broken thumb.
Beterbiev batters Smith to unify light-heavy belts
Light-heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev knocked out American rival Joe Smith Jr. inside two rounds on Saturday to add the WBO title to his WBC and IBF belts.
Moon sculptures, NFTs at futuristic Art Basel fair
The world's leading contemporary art fair has taken a futuristic turn this year, offering buyers the chance to see their sculptures placed on the moon.
Avalanche bury Lightning 7-0 to take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final
Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar scored two goals apiece as the Colorado Avalanche dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 on Saturday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NHL Stanley Cup Final.
Kharkiv to Jakarta: Ukraine badminton duo shed light on home plight
In the smog of Indonesia's capital Jakarta with the Istora Stadium as their backdrop, Ukraine's top badminton doubles team are not focused on their early exits from back-to-back events on the world tour, but on the Russian invasion of their homeland.
Syrian desert monastery seeks visitors after years of war
A Syrian desert monastery that was once a hub for interfaith dialogue, attracting tens of thousands, has reopened to visitors after more than a decade of war and isolation.
Inflation, subsidy reform hit stomachs in isolated Iran
Outside his butchery in the south of Iran's capital, Ali cuts up a sheep carcass for customers who, like him, have seen inflation and subsidy reform devour their purchasing power.
Warehouse business catches fire, boosted by pandemic, e-commerce
The rise of e-commerce and the logistical nightmare created by the Covid-19 pandemic have caused a surge in demand for warehouse space in the United States, and big investment funds have taken note.
Macron's second term on line in parliamentary election
French voters head to the polls Sunday for the final round of parliamentary elections, with centrist President Emmanuel Macron's coalition looking to hold off a challenge from a newly formed leftwing alliance.
Rahm, McIlroy, Scheffler grind to stay in US Open hunt
Defending champion Jon Rahm, Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and four-time major winner Rory McIlroy -- the world's three top-ranked players -- grinded out rounds Saturday to stay in contention at the US Open.
Apple store workers vote to form their first US union
A majority of employees at a US Apple store have voted to form a union, a first for the tech giant, which has so far tried to discourage unionizing attempts.
Sudan wheat harvest waits to rot as hunger crisis looms
Looking at the sacks of wheat stacked in Imad Abdullah's small home, no one would guess that Sudan's food security is hanging by a thread after an October coup and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Zalatoris, Fitzpatrick share US Open lead as course bares teeth
England's Matt Fitzpatrick and American Will Zalatoris, each chasing his first major title, shared the lead late in Saturday's third round of the US Open as brisk wind and brutal rough tormented golf's top stars.
Schumacher and Zhou celebrating in the rain
Mick Schumacher and Zhou Guanyu made the most of unpredictable wet conditions to deliver the best qualifying performances of their careers at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Hamilton all smiles after qualifying fourth
Twenty-four hours after lambasting his car as "un-driveable" and the worst of his Formula One career, Lewis Hamilton smiled with joy after qualifying fourth for Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Defending champ Korda grabs LPGA lead in Michigan
Defending champion Nelly Korda curled in an eagle putt at the 18th hole on Saturday to grab a one-shot lead over Jennifer Kupcho heading into the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan.
Zalatoris grabs US Open lead as course crushes contenders
American Will Zalatoris, runner-up in last month's PGA Championship, fired a three-under par 67 to seize the lead in Saturday's third round of the US Open as brisk wind and brutal rough tormented golf's stars.
Roach puts West Indies on verge of victory against battling Bangladesh
Veteran pacer Kemar Roach's enduring quality and consistency put the West Indies within 35 runs of victory over Bangladesh going into the fourth day of the first Test.
Rain man Verstappen takes pole position for Canadian Grand Prix
World champion and series leader Max Verstappen drove expertly in difficult wet conditions in his Red Bull on Saturday to secure pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix.
Fraser-Pryce storms to impressive 100m victory in Paris
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce hammered home her status as world championship favourite on Saturday by equalling her world best time this year to win the 100m at the Paris Diamond League meeting.
Georgia's Aprasidze sends Montpellier to Top 14 final
Georgia's Gela Aprasidze kicked two late long-range penalties to take Montpellier to next weekend's Top 14 final with a 19-10 win over Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.