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Key suspect in global malware ring caught
Published on 30/05/2024
» SINGAPORE - A Chinese national has been arrested in an international operation on charges of creating and using malware that was used in cyberattacks, large-scale fraud and child exploitation, according to US authorities.
Japan eyes cashless tax refunds to tourists
Published on 23/04/2024
» Japan is considering introducing cashless tax refunds for inbound travellers, as part of efforts to prevent them from illicitly earning money by reselling tax-free items before departure, sources said on Tuesday.
OECD sees 'sub-par' global growth as high rates bite
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» PARIS - The OECD raised its global economic outlook for 2023 on Tuesday but cut the growth forecast for next year as interest-rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation take their toll.
'Total frenzy': Swift fever grows in Latin America
AFP, Published on 22/08/2023
» MEXICO CITY - Excitement is building among Taylor Swift fans in Latin America who have endured months-long queues, expensive tickets and, in one case, assault to realize their dream of seeing the pop superstar.
Rules changes make Super Rugby faster, higher-scoring
AFP, Published on 30/03/2023
» MELBOURNE - Super Rugby Pacific has become more fluid and high-scoring this season, with time spent on stoppages drastically reduced by a slew of rule changes, data from the opening four rounds showed Thursday.
Spurred by TikTok, some Americans return to cash to curb spending
AFP, Published on 20/03/2023
» WASHINGTON - Manicured fingers meticulously place cash in transparent envelopes marked "food," "gas" and other categories, demonstrating in a TikTok video a retro technique for controlling what you spend that is newly popular with some money-conscious Americans.
Italy's 'Fourth Mafia', little-known but extremely violent
AFP, Published on 17/03/2023
» FOGGIA (ITALY) - It took a loaded pistol pointed at Lazzaro D'Auria's head for the Italian landowner to finally say yes to the country's newest and most violent mafia.
Biden seeks principled Africa partnership as US businesses pour in
AFP, Published on 15/12/2022
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden called Wednesday for a long-term partnership with Africa rooted both in trade and good governance as US businesses unveiled billions of dollars for the continent where China has become a top player.
Grinding inflation clouds 'Black Friday' shopping bonanza
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» NEW YORK - Retailers braced for their biggest test of the year: Will US consumers open their wallets wide for the Black Friday sales that kick off the holiday shopping season?
Abortions, drug use exposed in cyberattack on Australian health insurer
Published on 13/11/2022
» When the Australian health insurer Medibank Private Ltd was hit with a ransomware attack last month, it provided regular updates to its customers, including the revelation that personal information from nearly 10 million of them was exposed. It also followed the government’s guidance on how to respond to the extortion demand.