Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills
Taipei, Taiwan (AFP) Taiwan announced plans for a record increase to its defence budget on Thursday after huge military drills…
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Gas prices approach record peak on Russian supply fears
London, United Kingdom (AFP) by Roland JACKSON European natural gas prices climbed Thursday towards a record peak on heightened…
3 years ago
Ukraine nuclear plant disconnected from grid: operator
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under occupation by Russian troops was disconnected from the national power supply on…
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Messi’s Argentina prove top draw at World Cup: official
Doha, Qatar (AFP) Tickets for two games featuring Lionel Messi's Argentina have been the top attractions for fans at this…
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Ukraine plans international court to put Putin on trial
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) by Thibault MARCHAND Six months into Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials are drawing up plans to make sure…
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Putin increases Russian army headcount
Moscow, Russia (AFP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree to increase the headcount of the country's…
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US GDP contracted 0.6 percent in Q2, less than initial report
Washington, United States (AFP) The American economy contracted in the April-June quarter but not as much as initially reported, as…
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Former Pakistan PM Khan granted bail by anti-terror court
Islamabad, Pakistan (AFP) by Zain Zaman JANJUA Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan accused the government Thursday of trying to…
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North Korea reports four new ‘fever’ cases
Seoul, South Korea (AFP) North Korea's state media reported four new fever cases Thursday, saying they were suspected of being…
3 years ago
Former British ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon
A statement on the arrest of Vicky Bowman, Director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business: https://t.co/XibRhhSIXM pic.twitter.com/xdIQk1yhoO — Institute…
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