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China giving rare cash handouts to the poor
Published on 25/09/2024
» China is preparing to give one-off cash handouts to people in extreme poverty before Tuesday, in a rare announcement of direct aid just a day after announcing a sweeping programme to stimulate its sluggish economy.
Best, worst and most surprising lines from US presidential debate
New York Times, Published on 11/09/2024
» In the 105-minute titanic showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Tuesday in Philadelphia, there were pointed barbs, missed opportunities and puzzling tangents — and a worrying number of animal mentions.
Harris goes on offense against Trump in combative debate
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2024
» PHILADELPHIA: Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over abortion, the economy, immigration and Trump's legal woes at their combative first presidential debate on Tuesday night, each seeking a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.
Trump-Harris debate could reshape 2024 race
Published on 10/09/2024
» WASHINGTON - Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump are preparing to meet for the first time in their only scheduled debate, a clash that could prove pivotal in their pitched battle for the White House.
Australia caps foreign student numbers to curb migration
Published on 27/08/2024
» Australia has announced plans to cap the number of foreign students at 270,000 in 2025 as part of a crackdown on migration.
Japan PM Kishida to step down in September
Reuters, Published on 14/08/2024
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as ruling party leader in September, media reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term marked by rising prices and marred by political scandals.
Rajapaksa scion running for president of Sri Lanka
Published on 07/08/2024
» COLOMBIA - A scion of the powerful Rajapaksa clan is running for the presidency of Sri Lanka in elections next month, more than two years after his populist uncle had to flee the country and resign amid an economic crisis.
Vietnamese president elevated to top party job
Published on 03/08/2024
» HANOI - Vietnamese President To Lam was named on Saturday to the country’s top position, general secretary of the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam, succeeding Nguyen Phu Trong, who died two weeks ago.
Myanmar junta extends emergency rule as civil war rages on
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2024
» YANGON - The Myanmar junta has extended the emergency rule that has been in place since a 2021 coup, as the generals struggle to quell a civil war with ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy fighters.
China social media embraces Trump after Harris steps into race
Published on 22/07/2024
» US Vice President Kamala Harris became a trending topic on Chinese social media, with users betting her bid for the Democratic presidential ticket would return Donald Trump to the White House.