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MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slid to 495.03, its lowest since Nov. 29. It was last down 1.14% at 497.11, with the index down 8% for August and set for its worst monthly performance since September.

Kaavaalaa' fever! The charm of the hit song from the movie 'Jailer,' featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and Rajinikanth, is now a global phenomenon. The peppy song has captured the attention of international audiences, particularly in Japan. Joining the 'Kaavaalaa' trend, Japanese Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki created a dance video with Japanese YouTuber Mayo San.

By Wayne Cole

Sensex and Nifty closing marginally higher. “The market has been witnessing pressure on account of weak global cues especially because of the faltering of the Chinese economy and Fitch's warning to downgrade US midsized banks. Even on the domestic front sharp surge in inflation data and weak monsoon progress in the month of August 2023 seems to have dented the investor's sentiments," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

(Reuters) — ANZ Group Holdings said on Thursday late mortgage repayments past 90 days edged higher in the June quarter but were still below historic levels while logging higher customer deposits in a stiff market.

By Siddharth Cavale and Ananya Mariam Rajesh

(Reuters) — Australia's Telstra (OTC:TLGPY) on Thursday forecast higher underlying core earnings after it posted a 14% jump in annual profit, riding on strong growth in its mobile business and an increase in postpaid prices.

Boruto Chapter 81 on August 21, 2023, has manga enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the release of spoilers. While predictions suggest the spoilers might emerge today, there's a wait of a few more hours before they hit the internet.

Spain vs Sweden semi final match in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 created history by becoming the most-watched game in a Women’s World Cup. At one point in time, as many as 3,755,000 people were watching the match on Spain’s government-controlled RTVE La 1 channel, besides 43,217 spectators in the Auckland Park stadium in New Zealand.

World Cup final clash. The all-European encounter promises a riveting spectacle as both nations strive to capture their maiden World Cup glory. Set to take place on Sunday at 6 a.m. ET, this showdown will unfold at Sydney's iconic Stadium Australia, igniting the fervor of soccer enthusiasts across the globe.

A once-confidential memo written by Gina Rinehart about a “special project” she was undertaking has been used by lawyers to accuse her of an egregious breach of fiduciary duties and signing the death warrant for a company set up by her father Lang Hancock.

NEW DELHI : Inward foreign remittances to India grew 26% in the last financial year to $112.5 billion, clocking its highest growth in the last five years amid a rebound in economic recovery after the pandemic, showed latest data from the finance ministry. Inward foreign remittances stood at $89.1 billion in FY22, $80.2 billion in FY21, $83.2 billion in FY20, and $76.4 billion in FY19.

Google Doodle is celebrating the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The doodle was first unveiled on the opening day and has now been displayed again during the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Hosted by Australia and New Zealand, this marks the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup. The inaugural women’s football championship by FIFA took place in 1991. Before that, in 1988, FIFA organized an Invitation Tournament in China as a test. Encouraged by its success, FIFA moved forward with plans for an official women’s world championship, though it hesitated to label it as the World Cup back then. The US claimed victory in the first Women’s World Cup, triumphing over Norway 2-1 in Guangzhou. England entered the scene in the 1995 Women’s World Cup, facing Nigeria in a knockout match. They secured a 3-2 win. However, their journey was halted by Germany in the quarter-finals, resulting in a 0-3 loss. Germany advanced to the final but was defeated by Norway, marking the first European nation to clinch the Women’s World Cup. In its celebration, Google recognized the significance of the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. It sent best wishes to all participating national teams, saying, “The world is watching with flags in their hands and hope in their hearts!” Commencing on July 20, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 reached the quarter-final stage on August 11. The final is scheduled for August 20. The Lionesses advanced to the semi-finals by overcoming Colombia in the quarter-finals, putting them two matches away from winning the championship. The team has already secured victories against Haiti, Denmark, China, and Nigeria – but the true challenge lies ahead.

England's Lionesses have etched their name in history by earning their inaugural Women's World Cup final spot. The exhilarating victory came in the form of a 3-1 win against Australia on Wednesday, marked by striking goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, and Alessia Russo.

Indian Air Force (IAF) will host a mega multilateral military exercise next year that was originally planned for October. The exercise, 'Tarang Shakti', is likely to be held in the middle of 2024 as a number of participating air forces conveyed to the IAF that they will not be able to join the wargame if it is held this year, sources in the defence and military establishment said on Wednesday. The exercise is expected to witness participation of around 12 air forces and the focus of the wargame will be to improve military cooperation and enhance interoperability, they said. It will be the biggest air exercise being organised in India. It is learnt that air forces of France, the UK, Australia, the US and Japan would participate in the exercise.

World Cup has been an arena of captivating drama and riveting entertainment in recent weeks. As England and Australia vie for a coveted spot in the final against Spain, the anticipation mounts. To ensure an exceptional viewing experience for the audience during this year's fixtures, esteemed broadcasters are taking the reins, with luminaries like Gabby Logan spearheading the BBC's coverage and Laura Woods at the helm of ITV's presentation.

lithium that are key to the energy transition. That has led to growing concerns among Western governments, including in Washington, about their dependence on Beijing. Now, some Western companies and investors are starting to build processing plants in Africa so they can refine the raw materials they mine on the continent locally and export them directly to Europe and the U.S.

An Australian timber wastes recycling business which had begun exporting wood pellets across the globe has tumbled into administration, with Japanese powerhouse Mitsui then appointing receivers.

Rajinikanth's latest film 'Jailer' has hit it out of the park at the worldwide box-office. On the sixth day since its release on August 10, the movie has breached the Rs 400 crore-mark, globally, according to film trade analysts Manobala Vijayabalan and Ramesh Bala. 'Jailer' earned Rs 64.27 crore on Independence Day (Day 6), taking its worldwide total to Rs 416.19 crore.

Subscriber growth at News Corporation’s local tabloids has stalled as the publisher grapples with how to reach an ambitious goal to increase the number of readers who pay for news.

The Matildas are taking the biggest moment in Australian football history firmly in their stride as anticipation builds ahead of their Women’s World Cup semi-final against England.