HONG KONG – A coalition of international law experts and diplomatic officials convened in Hong Kong on Monday to formally challenge the legitimacy of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration …
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India Claim Six-Wicket Victory at Edgbaston to Take ODI Series Lead India have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match one-day international series after a comprehensive six-wicket victory over England …
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Entertainment
MultiChoice Increases DStv Compact Subscription by R220 Amid Rising Content Costs
by Elena Rossiby Elena RossiJOHANNESBURG – MultiChoice Group has implemented price increases across its DStv subscription tiers, including a monthly hike of R220 for the Compact package. The price adjustment occurs as the satellite …
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Marwan Barghouti Allegedly Shot with Rubber Bullet in Israeli Prison Amid Abuse Claims and Political Tensions
by Mark Ellisonby Mark EllisonJERUSALEM – The son of imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has alleged that an Israeli prison guard shot his father in the foot with a rubber bullet and denied him …
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The Pivot in EU Battery Removability Mandates The European Union’s push for a circular economy is meeting significant industrial resistance, leading to a strategic shift in how battery removability is …
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Business
Melbourne Caravan Business Director Under Investigation After $36 Million Debt Collapse and Job Losses
by Thomas Weberby Thomas WeberMELBOURNE – A regulatory investigation has been launched into the director of a Melbourne caravan business following a financial collapse that left the entity with $36 million in debt and …
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Illegal Wildlife Trade in Laos Surges with Chinese Tourism and Belt and Road Infrastructure
by Mark Ellisonby Mark EllisonVIENTIANE – Organized crime networks are operating a sophisticated illegal wildlife trade within Laos, utilizing disguised storefronts and “cultural centers” to sell products banned globally. The trade has seen a …
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Logistical Friction Clouds MLB Integration for 2028 Olympic Games The return of baseball to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games represents a pivotal moment for the sport’s …
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Entertainment
Adrian Dunbar Awarded Freedom of the City of London for Outstanding Contributions to Drama
by Elena Rossiby Elena RossiLONDON – Adrian Dunbar, the Northern Irish actor best known for his lead role in the BBC One drama Line of Duty, has been granted the Freedom of the City …
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World
Somalia Urges African Nations to Boost Regional Healthcare Cooperation and Local Pharmaceutical Production
NOUAKCHOTT – Somalia has called for a fundamental shift in regional healthcare strategy, urging African nations to prioritize deepened cooperation and aggressive investment to build resilient health systems capable of …