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20.02 / 02:03

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Federal Reserve meeting minutes signaled that it’s in no rush to cut interest rates. Stocks in Japan and Australia dropped while equity index futures for Hong Kong also drifted lower. Contracts for US stocks also slipped in early Asian trading after the S&P 500 climbed 0.2% on Wednesday to set a new high, with defensive sectors outperforming in a sign of investor caution. The yen extended its rally against the greenback on Thursday to trade around 151 per dollar.

19.02 / 17:55

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Virat Kohli will return to his run-scoring ways in the Champions Trophy and lead the team's batting this year along with Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, reckons former India player Robin Uthappa. The 36-year-old Kohli's recent struggles in Test cricket have led to discussions about his career, but he has no plans to retire and aims to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

19.02 / 10:29

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19.02 / 09:49

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Airbus has a new jet that’s winning over some of Boeing’s best customers. It also raises the specter of more trouble ahead for the U.S.

19.02 / 05:13

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Champions Trophy has been a platform for some of the greatest ODI performances, with several batsmen etching their names in history through remarkable centuries. The tournament begins today with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi.

19.02 / 01:47

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Asian stocks are poised for early losses as the threat of a broader global trade war and geopolitical uncertainty continued to weigh on investors. Shares in Australia dropped 1% shortly after opening Wednesday, with National Australia Bank Ltd. plunging by more than 8% after it announced a fall in earnings. Equity index futures for Hong Kong and Shanghai pointed to declines while contracts for Tokyo’s benchmark was little changed. That’s after a surge in chipmakers saw the S&P 500 edge higher and top its January record despite a slide in most big techs.

18.02 / 17:01

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Nippon Steel and JFE Steel to collectively acquire a 30 per cent stake in Queensland's Blackwater coal mine. «The proposed combination envisages the acquisition of 20 per cent and 10 per cent interest in Blackwater Coal Mine by NS Blackwater Pty Ltd and JFE Steel Australia Pty Ltd, respectively,» the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in a release.

18.02 / 16:01

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Supreme Court on Tuesday said it wasn't sitting in "ivory towers" and knew podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, booked for his utterances on a YouTube show, copied his comments from an Australian programme.

10.02 / 10:37

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For those anxious about Chinese aggression towards the self-ruled island of Taiwan, there was a welcome signal at the end of Donald Trump’s third week back in the White House. After talks with Ishiba Shigeru, the Japanese prime minister, on February 7th the two leaders said America and Japan “opposed any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion" in relation to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.

10.02 / 08:05

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mid-air seizure during a free fall. The video, which has resurfaced on the internet, shows the skydiver losing control and spiralling uncontrollably while becoming unconscious.

10.02 / 08:05

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Pakistan could be a force to reckon with in the Champions Trophy even though they will miss opener Saim Ayub, reckons former India coach Ravi Shastri. Defending champions Pakistan head into the Champions Trophy riding high on three consecutive ODI series victories over South Africa, Zimbabwe and Australia.

10.02 / 03:37

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Australian government will urge the United States to grant exemptions on steel tariffs and has raised the issue with President Donald Trump's administration, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in parliament on Monday.

10.02 / 02:03

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Trump also said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, applying them to all countries and matching the tariff rates levied by each country. The move adds to jitters over a global trade war, with China's retaliatory duties on U.S. goods due to take effect on Monday.

09.02 / 12:03

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ANTARCTICA IS THE only continent unbloodied by war. For over six decades peace on the frozen land mass has been kept by the Antarctic Treaty, an agreement signed in 1959 at the height of the cold war that established it as a demilitarised scientific preserve.

09.02 / 09:23

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Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Champion's Trophy remains a question as he is yet to recover from the back injury he sustained last month.

08.02 / 13:58

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corporates are likely to lead the way in adopting new-age technology such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions for improving their bottomline, a report said. The demand for technologies such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions is expected to grow significantly and larger businesses are likely to lead the way in adopting these tools, given their greater capacity for investment, as per the latest Business Technology Report published by CPA Australia.

07.02 / 22:29

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Severance Season 2 continues its weekly episode release format on Apple TV+. Episode 5 is set to premiere soon. The season consists of 10 episodes, each lasting between 45-55 minutes.

07.02 / 11:45

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nuclear submarine deal ahead of a meeting between their defence heads on Friday in Washington.

06.02 / 19:31

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06.02 / 12:41

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Matthew McConaughey is a name synonymous with Hollywood charm, but there's one thing the actor won’t tolerate—being called «Matt.» A resurfaced interview from 2021 has reminded fans why the Oscar-winning star insists on being addressed by his full name.

06.02 / 06:35

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first home ODI since the World Cup, marking the end of a 14-month gap. It's an unusually lengthy break in a format they enjoy playing and promoting domestically, but such are the circumstances. This lack of preparation opportunities for the Champions Trophy, particularly in home conditions where there's more room for adjustments, makes the upcoming three-match series against England even more significant. The contest is compelling enough to stand out, even in a crowded cricket calendar.

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