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Taiwan develops first domestically-made submarine

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan: In a significant milestone for its defense capabilities, Taiwan has unveiled its first domestically developed submarine. Although it ...


Philippines removes Chinese barrier at shoal in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines remains steadfast in its resolve not to yield to Chinese efforts to obstruct its fishermen ...


US plans hotline with China to prevent crisis in space

WASHINGTON D.C.: In an interview with Reuters this week, U.S. commander General Chance Saltzman said the United States Space Force ...


"They should invest money in their athletes": Medallist Priti slams countries for bringing athletes of other nations in Asian Games

Hangzhou [China], October 3 (ANI): Indian athlete Priti Lamba, who secured a bronze medal in the women's 3000m steeplechase event ...


Indian athletics steals the spotlight as Asian Games medal tally hits 60

New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): India kept their pursuit of winning 100 medals in the Asian Games alive as ...


Five things that the west doesn't understand about China's foreign policy

China's capacity to surprise western politicians was demonstrated recently, when Chinese leader Xi Jinping was unexpectedly absent from the G20 ...


Russian Paralympic boss rules out political demands for athletes

Some 300 Russian Paralympians could compete at the Paris Games next year, according to national committee chief Pavel RozhkovRussian athletes ...


US-made armor pierced by regular AK round Rostec

Video footage has raised concerns over the quality of ballistic vests donated to the Ukrainian militaryA new video, released by ...


Asian Games: India secures win in round 4 of men's team event

Hangzhou [China], October 2 (ANI): India clinched a win in round four of the men's chess team event, but failed ...


"Matter of great pride": VVS Laxman on players representing India in Asian Games

Hangzhou [China], October 2 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman who will act as the head coach for the 'Men ...


Alcaraz romps into China Open semifinals, local star Zheng Qinwen bows out

BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the men's singles semifinals of the China Open with ...


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Nasdaq Composite gains ground Monday, industrial stocks sag

NEW YORK, New York - The Nasdaq defied a general sell-off on U.S. equity markets Monday, as the new quarter ...

Demand for U.S. dollar soars Monday as Treasury yields rise

NEW YORK, New York - The U.S. dollar jumped sharply on Monday, extending its recent months-long rally.The euro crumbled to ...

United Airlines' pilots sign new contract for better pay, benefits

CHICAGO, Illinois: On September 29, the union representing United Airlines' pilots said its members had ratified a new four-year contract, ...

Slow economy means fewer Chinese travel abroad for holidays

SHANGHAI, China: Chinese officials report that 100 million people are traveling daily during the ongoing Golden Week holiday. Three times ...

New $5.2 billion battery factory to be built in Canada

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Swedish lithium-ion battery producer Northvolt announced this week that it would build a $5.2 billion gigafactory in the ...

California fast food restaurants ordered to pay staff $20 an hour

SACRAMENTO, California: Fast food workers will now receive $20 per hour in California, after the governor signed a fast food ...

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New video taken in Pacific shows 3 sunk WWII aircraft carriers

NEW LONDON, Connecticut: Video footage taken deep in the Pacific Ocean provided the first detailed view of three World War ...

Annual bison roundup conducted at Custer State Park, South Dakota

CUSTER STATE PARK, South Dakota: As part of an annual effort to maintain the health of the species, which has ...

Uzbek capital Tashkent hit by blast, one dead, 162 injured

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan: Uzbek authorities said a powerful explosion on September 28 at a warehouse near Tashkent's airport killed one person ...

Unidentified winner claims Florida's $1.6 billion lottery

TALLAHASSEE, Florida: The Florida Lottery said this week that the second-largest lottery winner in U.S. history has come forward to ...

Survey retains New York as world's top financial center, London second

LONDON, UK: This week, the Global Financial Centers index showed that New York remains the world's leading financial center, with ...

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Slow economy means fewer Chinese travel abroad for holidays

SHANGHAI, China: Chinese officials report that 100 million people are traveling daily during the ongoing Golden Week holiday. Three times ...


In $10 billion deal, China Eastern Airlines to acquire 100 more planes

BEIJING, China: In a deal worth US$10 billion at list prices this week, state-owned carrier China Eastern Airlines announced that ...


Taiwan develops first domestically-made submarine

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan: In a significant milestone for its defense capabilities, Taiwan has unveiled its first domestically developed submarine. Although it ...


China says Evergrande chairman being investigated for 'illegal crimes'

BEIJING, China: This week, China Evergrande Group said its founder and chairman, Hui Ka Yan, is being investigated over suspected ...


Philippines removes Chinese barrier at shoal in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines remains steadfast in its resolve not to yield to Chinese efforts to obstruct its fishermen ...


US adds three Chinese companies to entities using Uyghur forced labor

WASHINGTON D.C. As part of its efforts to remove goods made by Uyghur forced labor from the U.S. supply chain, ...


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