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In Taiwan, boba tea fans bemused at Canadian ‘cultural appropriation’ spat
Taiwanese struggle to understand the fuss after Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu calls out Montreal-based company.
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TSMC posts forecast-beating profit amid soaring demand for AI chips
World’s largest contract chipmaker reports record $10.1bn net profit for the third quarter.
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Is China’s new stimulus enough to revive its economy?
China is trying to revive its economy from a COVID-era slump, but is it doing too little, too late?
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Israeli strike hits Syria’s Latakia, state media reports
Two injured in rare strike on port city that is a stronghold of President al-Assad and located near a Russian airbase.
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Leaked US warning to Israel to ‘let aid in Gaza’ is merely a distraction
The Biden administration is trying to hide its complicity in genocide and help Harris win the election.
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India hits out at ‘cavalier’ Trudeau as rift with Canada deepens
Canadian PM said India made 'horrific mistake' by violating country's sovereignty as relations plunge to new low.
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West Bank villagers return to shattered Zanuta with keys but no homes
Settler attacks forced Palestinians out of Zanuta. They've now returned, but aren't allowed to rebuild.
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Paul Pogba ready to ‘give up money’ to play football for Juventus again
Midfielder wants to be in France's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but the decision will be up to coach Deschamps.
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Israeli settlers’ ambitions for Lebanon and Greater Israel
As Israel's invasion of Lebanon escalates, some Israelis are pushing the idea of expanding Israel's territory yet again.
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JD Vance says Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election
The Republican has previously sidestepped questions about whether he supports Trump's false claims of voter fraud.
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Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US elections
Rulings in three states - including Georgia - reverse measures that would have limited some voters from casting ballots.
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China accuses Japanese vessel of ‘illegally’ entering disputed waters
The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.
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US says B-2 bombers attacked Houthi targets in Yemen
No immediate information about casualties as Houthi-affiliated media reports air attacks around Sanaa and Saada.
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Thailand, where Buddhism reigns, challenges Malaysia for Asia’s halal crown
Bangkok recently unveiled a four-year plan to capitalise on the growing market for Muslim-friendly food and products.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 965
As the war enters its 965th day, these are the main developments.
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Kamala Harris spars with Bret Baier over immigration in Fox News interview
The Democratic presidential candidate defended track record and called for solutions to a 'broken immigration system'.
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Kamala Harris spars with Bret Baier over immigration in Fox News interview
The Democratic presidential candidate defended track record and called for solutions to a 'broken immigration system'.
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North Korea blows up road, rail links with ‘hostile state’ South Korea
Pyongyang says move is a response to the 'grave political and military provocations of the hostile forces'.
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North Korea blows up road, rail links with ‘hostile state’ South Korea
Pyongyang says move is a response to the 'grave political and military provocations of the hostile forces'.
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Former One Direction member Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires
Police say 31-year-old singer, who gained fame in pop supergroup, fell to death from a hotel in Argentina's capital.
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