Climate change: China aims for ‘carbon neutrality by 2060’
China will aim to hit peak emissions before 2030 and for carbon neutrality by 2060, President Xi Jinping has announced....
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HK activist Joshua Wong arrested again, vows to fight on
HONG KONG: Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was arrested today for taking part in a protest at the height...
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Nobel winners to get US$110,000 raise as prize money increased
STOCKHOLM: Winners of the prestigious Nobel prizes this year will receive an extra one million crowns (US$110,000 or RM465,249), the...
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Thailand takes first legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content
BANGKOK: Thailand began legal action today against Facebook and Twitter for ignoring requests to take down content, in its first...
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China bans two Australian ‘anti-China’ scholars, reports Global Times
BEIJING: China has barred entry to two “anti-China” Australian scholars, the Global Times newspaper said today, citing unnamed sources, amid...
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Nigerian gas tanker explosion kills at least 28
ABUJA: At least 28 people were killed yesterday when a gas tanker exploded in the central Nigerian state of Kogi...
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Japan and S. Korea need to repair ties, cooperate on N. Korea, says PM Suga
TOKYO: Japan and South Korea must cooperate to counter any threat from North Korea, Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga,...
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Eric Trump must testify in New York probe before the election, judge rules
NEW YORK: A New York judge yesterday ordered President Donald Trump's son Eric to make himself available by October 7...
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Biden courts crucial Black voting bloc in key state North Carolina
CHARLOTTE: Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden yesterday said Black turnout was the linchpin to his hopes of winning the White...
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How Trump fell out of love with his generals, and why the feeling is mutual
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump picked retired generals for some of his most senior national security posts when he took office...
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Trump says he thinks 2020 election will end up at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said yesterday he thinks the 2020 election will end up at the US Supreme Court, adding...
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Thousands protest after Belarusian leader hastily sworn in
MINSK: Belarusian security forces detained protesters and fired water cannon to disperse crowds as thousands took to the streets of...
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Possible missile carrier spotted at N.Korea parade practice, says US think-tank
North Korea has not shown its largest ballistic missiles at military parades since early 2018, when leader Kim Jong-un began...
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Japan to further ease Covid-19 entry curbs but not for tourists, says report
TOKYO: Japan is considering allowing more foreigners into the country for longer stays starting as early as next month, while...
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Covid-19: Australia’s virus hotspot may speed up easing curbs as cases drop
MELBOURNE: Australia's coronavirus hot spot of Victoria is considering easing more curbs from September 26 than previously flagged, the state's...
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Formula 1: Hamilton set to equal Schumacher’s record 91 wins
REUTERS: Lewis Hamilton is one win away from matching Michael Schumacher's all-time record 91 and the Mercedes Formula One driver...
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Exclusive: American group ALK Capital in talks to buy Premier League club Burnley – sources
American sports investment company ALK Capital LLC is in talks to purchase Premier League club Burnley, sources with knowledge of...
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Paire says he played in Hamburg despite testing positive for COVID-19
Frenchman Benoit Paire said on Wednesday that he was allowed to play in the Hamburg Open despite testing positive for...
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Teams not willing to sell Moyes’ transfer targets, says West Ham owner
West Ham United may not sign any more players before the transfer window shuts on Oct. 5 as the bids...
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Tokyo Olympic athletes face tracking apps if COVID-19 persists, says task force
TOKYO: Olympic athletes could face strict controls on movement and repeated COVID-19 tests under measures discussed Wednesday (Sep 23) by...
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