Ukraine Warns Ships Heading to Russia Ports Risk Attack
Ukraine said any ships heading to Russian ports may be military targets, in a tit-for-tat response to a
2023-07-20 21:58
Goldman Versus HSBC, Citi in South Africa Rate Puzzle
Economists are divided over whether South Africa’s central bank will pause interest-rate increases on Thursday, or extend its
2023-07-20 16:53
A ticket sold in California has won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot
A ticket sold in California has won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot in Wednesday night's drawing -- among the largest in the game's history, according to Powerball's website.
2023-07-20 12:46
The winning numbers for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn
The winning numbers for Wednesday's colossal $1 billion Powerball jackpot -- the third largest jackpot prize in the game's history -- have been drawn.
2023-07-20 11:27
Asia stocks gain; US futures slip after Netflix, Tesla earnings
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE Asian stocks rose and sterling stumbled on Thursday as cooling UK inflation lifted risk
2023-07-20 10:51
Tobias Ellwood: I got it wrong on Afghanistan clip, says Conservative MP
Tobias Ellwood deletes a video where he said Afghanistan had been transformed under the Taliban.
2023-07-20 10:47
Dockworkers Call Off Strike in Canada After 24 Hours of Drama
Workers at Canada’s west coast ports withdrew plans to go back on strike, just hours after threatening to
2023-07-20 09:53
Iraqi protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning
Hundreds of protesters stormed the main gates of the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad early Thursday in response to police in Stockholm granting permission for a demonstration were organizers are reportedly planning another burning of the Muslim holy book, the Quran.
2023-07-20 09:52
Tencent Billionaire Breaks Silence to Back China Private Sector
Billionaire Tencent Holdings Ltd. co-founder Pony Ma has penned a lengthy op-ed backing Chinese pledges to resuscitate the
2023-07-20 09:48
Singapore Bank Startups Lift Deposit Caps in Sign of Opening
Digital bank startups backed by Grab Holdings Ltd. and Sea Ltd. have started accepting larger deposits in Singapore,
2023-07-20 09:15
Asia Equities Trade Mixed as US Stock Futures Slip: Markets Wrap
Asian markets were mixed in cautious trading Thursday as US stock futures slipped after disappointing results from companies
2023-07-20 08:53
Women’s World Cup teams react to Auckland shooting on eve of tournament in New Zealand
National football teams have begun to issue reports around the safety of players and staff, following a shooting in Auckland just hours before the start of the Women’s World Cup. Ahead of the opening match between hosts New Zealand and opponents Norway in Auckland, a gunman was found dead after killing two people and injuring multiple others in the city on Thursday (20 July). The shooting took place at a building site in Auckland city centre. New Zealand Football issued a statement on social media, writing: “New Zealand Football are shocked by the incident in Auckland CBD this morning. We can confirm that all of the Football Ferns team and staff are safe but we will not be able to comment further while details are still emerging. “Please refer to New Zealand Police for further information. Preparations for the game tonight at Eden Park will continue as planned.” Meanwhile, reigning world champions USA issued the following statement: “Regarding the incident in downtown Auckland, all of our USWNT [US Women’s National Team] players and staff are accounted for and safe. Our security team is in communication with local authorities and we are proceeding with our daily schedule.” This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information. Read More How to watch every Women’s World Cup match on TV Women’s World Cup: Group guides and players to watch for every team ‘That World Cup Guy’ arrives in Australia to back the Lionesses
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