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China venture capital funds tap global investors for US$2 billion in comeback
China’s largest venture capital houses are tapping the market for at least US$2 billion in new funds, re-engaging with the country’s…
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The best, most sustainable place to snorkel with whale sharks? It's Australia's Ningaloo
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The Ningaloo Coast is where outback, reef and ranges meet. Here, on the…
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Baseless posts about India embassy attack misuse old photos
Unfounded rumours have circulated among Indian social media users that the country's embassy in Afghanistan was attacked in early July.…
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Sudan's civil war, by the numbers
CAIRO (AP) — Over two years have passed since Sudan plunged into a civil war that has caused what aid organizations have described as one…
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Video: The Impact of Defunding NPR and PBS
Congress just voted to claw back $500 million in funding for public broadcasting. Benjamin Mullin, a media reporter for The New York…
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Western arms makers can now live-test their prototype weapons on the battlefield against Russia's forces
Ukraine is turning its frontline into a proving ground for the West's newest prototype weapons. If firms send in their new tech and train…
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Former hostage Or Levy opens up about learning of wife’s murder, time with Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Former Gaza hostage Or Levy learned upon his release that his wife Einav was murdered by Hamas. Former hostage Or Levy, who was held by…
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Maybank initiates ‘buy’ call on Keppel DC Reit amid demand for AI adoption, cloud migration
Maybank Securities analyst Krishna Guha on Thursday (Jul 17) initiated a “buy” rating on Keppel DC Reit, with a target price of S$2.40,…
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Ultra-rare metal rides AI boom as commodities star performer
Thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence (AI), an ultra-rare element you have probably never heard of is one of this year’s…
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Trump says salacious Epstein letter attributed to him is 'fake,' and plans lawsuit against WSJ
President Trump lashed out Thursday at the Wall Street Journal for publishing a letter he supposedly sent to disgraced late financier…
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UN talks with rival leaders of Cyprus fail to reach deal on new border crossings
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief said Thursday that he would have liked more results from his meetings with the rival…
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Three dead in Israeli attack on Gaza church
An Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip struck the territory's only Catholic church on Thursday, killing three people. The Latin Patriarchate…
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Trump resists bipartisan calls to release Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein
WASHINGTON — The case of Jeffrey Epstein, closed long ago by investigators but nevertheless a constant source of fascination to conspiracy…
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Susan Collins dealt new polling blow ahead of 2026 midterms
Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine was dealt a polling blow ahead of her potential reelection bid as the 2026 midterms…
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Syrian media report Israeli strike near violence-hit Druze city
Syrian state-run media say Israel carried out an air strike near Syria's southern Druze-majority city of Suweida late on Thursday. The…
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Oil jumps US$1 after further drone attacks on Iraq oil fields
Oil prices rose US$1 on Thursday (Jul 16) after drones struck Iraqi Kurdistan oil fields for a fourth day, pointing to continued risk in…
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Ministers inch closer to firing Baharav-Miara, legality of decision unclear
Israel’s cabinet moves to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, sparking legal challenges and potential Supreme Court intervention.…
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US: S&P 500, Nasdaq end at record highs after solid retail data
Wall Street stocks rose to fresh record highs on Thursday (Jul 16) as markets focused on solid US retail sales data and corporate earnings…
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In Congress, Two Paths Emerge for Republicans on Immigration
Border security is a settled issue, but the questions of what to do with legal immigration and long-term illegal residents still divide…
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ICE is gaining access to trove of Medicaid records, adding new peril for immigrants
The Trump administration is forging ahead with a plan that is sure to fuel alarm across California’s immigrant communities: handing over…
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Brazil's congress passes bill to overhaul environmental regulations
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A bill to overhaul environmental regulations in Brazil was passed by the country's lower house Thursday, drawing…
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Trump Comes Up With Another Excuse for That Weird Bruise on His Hand
The Trump administration is doing damage control on the visible signs of aging in the president, as seen in his swollen legs and a…
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“The Liberals Were Right”: Neo-Nazi Turns on Trump Over Epstein
One of Donald Trump’s former employees is drawing a line connecting Jeffrey Epstein and the real estate mogul. The former president and…
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Every Democrat Who Helped Pass Trump’s Dangerous Crypto Bill
One of Donald Trump’s former employees is drawing a line connecting Jeffrey Epstein and the real estate mogul. The former president and…