China says US ordered closure of Houston consulate
BEIJING: The United States has ordered China to close its Houston consulate, Beijing said Wednesday (Jul 22), in what it...
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Can remote work growth offset stalls in Microsoft’s one-time deals?
Investors have pushed shares of Microsoft Corp up almost 30 percent since the start of the year, betting that the...
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Thai rice exporters cut 2020 forecast to 6.5 million tonnes, lowest in 20 years
BANGKOK: Thailand's rice exporters association has slashed its forecast for 2020 exports to 6.5 million tonnes, the lowest volume in...
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How Tesla defined a new era for the global auto industry
Tesla Inc's rapid rise to become the world's most valuable carmaker could mark the start of a new era for...
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Football: Ex-Espanyol coach Machin makes Chinese Super League move
SHANGHAI: Former Sevilla and Espanyol boss Pablo Machin was named head coach of Qingdao Huanghai on Wednesday (Jul 22), just...
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Golf: Koepka condemns Floyd’s death, says racism must be confronted
BLAINE, Minnesota: Golfer Brooks Koepka said that racism must be confronted across the globe, speaking to reporters ahead of the...
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How ‘green’ is the EU’s recovery deal?
BRUSSELS: European Union leaders clinched a deal on Tuesday (Jul 21) for a huge stimulus package which the European Commission...
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South Korea scales back capital gains tax on stocks, hikes income tax for top earners
SEOUL: South Korea on Wednesday (Jul 22) scaled back plans to impose capital gains taxes on stock investments in response...
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Football: Guardiola seeks more consistency from Man City next season
MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the individual achievements of his players must be viewed in relation to the...
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COVID-19 risk management framework to be trialed on 2 pilot business events: STB
SINGAPORE: A risk management framework for business events of up to 50 attendees has been developed by the Singapore Tourism...
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Shootout at Chicago funeral leaves 14 wounded
CHICAGO: A shootout outside a funeral left 14 people wounded Tuesday (Jul 21) in Chicago, as President Donald Trump threatens...
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Australia’s Victoria state reports record new cases of coronavirus
SYDNEY: Australia's second most populous state of Victoria reported on Wednesday (Jul 22) two new deaths from the coronavirus and...
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Delayed and downsized, but will Tokyo Olympics be greener?
TOKYO: The delay of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics forced by the coronavirus pandemic means next year's Games will be smaller...
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Coronavirus vaccine key for Olympics go-ahead in 2021: Tokyo chief
TOYKO: The development of a coronavirus vaccine or treatment will be key to allowing the postponed Tokyo 2020 games to...
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US accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree for COVID-19 data, defence secrets
WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department on Tuesday (Jul 21) indicted two Chinese nationals over their role in what the agency...
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Chinese COVID-19 vaccine starts final tests in Brazil
BRASILIA: A Chinese-made vaccine against COVID-19 entered the final stage of testing on Tuesday (Jul 21) in Brazil, where volunteers...
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Cathay Pacific reaches deal for Airbus delivery delays, in advanced talks with Boeing
SYDNEY: Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways said on Wednesday (Jul 22) it had reached agreement with Airbus to delay the...
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RBS hires top climate expert as it says goodbye to historic name
LONDON: Royal Bank of Scotland has hired climate change expert Nicholas Stern to help shape its sustainability strategy as the...
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Twitter will suspend accounts tweeting about conspiracy theory group QAnon
SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter said on Tuesday (Jul 22) it would permanently suspend accounts that violate its policies while tweeting about...
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Last Qantas 747 prepares to depart Sydney for Mojave retirement
SYDNEY: Qantas Airways Ltd chief executive Alan Joyce signed the carrier's last Boeing Co 747 jet at Sydney airport on...
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