Opinion: China is feeling the pinch from a weakening global economy and U.S. restrictions
For decades, China set a shining example of how to capitalize on globalization to accelerate domestic economic growth and development. ...
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Why donating money to Syrian-earthquake victims can be so frustrating and hard
The moment Alexis Cheung saw the news in early February about the horrific earthquake in Turkey and Syria, she wanted ...
Read moreDefiant Russia replaces McDonald's with “Tasty” burger chain – BBC News
Russia is determined to show it can defy international sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Fast food giant McDonald's pulled ...
Read moreRussian assault intensifies in face of Ukrainian resistance – BBC News
There has been heavy gunfire and explosions in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv as the Russian assault intensifies. Russian forces appear to ...
Read moreUkraine invasion fears grow as Russian troops mass on border – BBC News
Russia has for weeks been massing troops and tanks on the Ukrainian border. Ukraine has said it fears an invasion ...
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Elon Musk warned of EU sanctions after banning journalists
Officials in Brussels have warned Twitter owner Elon Musk the company could face sanctions “soon” after booting a series of ...
Read moreThousands of migrants mass on Belarus border with Poland – BBC News
Poland has accused Belarus of creating a major incident on the border between the two countries by encouraging migrants to ...
Read moreBiden vows “consequences” for Saudi Arabia after OPEC decision to cut oil production
President Biden said there will be "consequences" for Saudi Arabia after the country, as part of OPEC, sided with other ...
Read moreU.S. Air Force tests ballistic missile amid growing tensions with China
The U.S. Air Force carried out a test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday. The launch had been ...
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QRL sanctions Mackay Cutters after team refuses to face PNG Hunters in Port Moresby
A Queensland rugby league club may be kicked out of all statewide competitions after a decision not to play in ...
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