Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Usagi as thousands evacuated amid relentless storm season
MANILA: The Philippines raised its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people today, as Super Typhoon Usagi barrelled towards...
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Trump and Biden’s White House reunion: Trump leans in, locking eyes as Biden looks down
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the White House on yesterday, where outgoing president Joe Biden offered a...
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BOJ calls for vigilance to presence of non-bank financial institutions
TOKYO : The growing presence of non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) warrants attention, as some reports show they account for almost...
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In foreshadowing, some US states call in troops to guard for violence as Trump-Harris race goes down to wire
LAS VEGAS: A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where Nevada tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has his department...
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Mind games? Leverkusen’s Alonso hails Liverpool as among Europe’s best ahead of clash
LIVERPOOL, England: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the challenge his side face against Liverpool in the Champions League on...
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Thai exports seen up 2% this year, shippers’ group says
BANGKOK : Thailand's exports are expected to rise 2 per cent this year, unchanged from a previous forecast of 2...
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Amazon adds Apple TV+ to its Prime Video streaming service in US
Amazon said on Wednesday that Apple TV+ will become available on Prime Video later this month in the U.S. for...
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Nearly 86% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, BOJ says
TOKYO: Nearly 86 per cent of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, a quarterly survey showed...
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Frenchman Gasquet, 38, to retire after Roland Garros
Former world number seven Richard Gasquet will retire after the French Open next year, the Frenchman announced on Thursday, bringing...
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Trump dismisses Harris’ second debate challenge, claims no need for rematch
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump ruled out a second US presidential debate with rival Kamala Harris yesterday, hours after Fox News offered...
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Timing of BOJ’s policy change must align with Japan’s broader goal, economy minister says
TOKYO: Japan's new economy minister, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Friday that the timing of changes in the Bank of Japan's...
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US port workers and operators reach deal to end East Coast strike immediately
NEW YORK: US dockworkers and port operators reached a tentative deal that will immediately end a crippling three-day strike that...
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US President Biden does not believe there will be ‘all-out-war’ in Middle East
WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden said he did not believe there is going to be an "all-out war" in...
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PSG’s Beraldo replaces injured Bremer in Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers
Brazil have called up Paris St Germain's Lucas Beraldo to replace injured defender Gleison Bremer in this month's World Cup...
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EU plans to loan Ukraine 35 billion euros backed by Russian assets
KYIV: The EU plans to lend Ukraine €35 billion (US$39 billion), backed by the revenues of Russian assets frozen in...
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Russia warns West and Ukraine of ‘disastrous consequences’ if Kyiv moves against Belarus
MOSCOW: Russia warned the West and Ukraine on Friday (Sep 20) of "disastrous consequences" if Kyiv moved against close Russian...
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Guardiola said any push for a more favourable schedule must come from players
MANCHESTER, England: The push for a more favourable match schedule must come from the players, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola...
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Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton in talks to helm Spider-Man 4
The next Spider-Man movie might have just found its director. Marvel Studios alum Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed 2021's Shang-Chi...
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Global hiring intentions hold steady in Q4, ManpowerGroup survey shows
MUMBAI : Companies' global hiring intentions are expected to hold steady in the fourth quarter of 2024, even though the...
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Apple supplier Jabil to set up South India plant with $238 million investment
NEW DELHI : Electronic components maker Jabil will set up a manufacturing plant in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu...
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