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Sumitomo Life Eyes Acquisitions
Japanese insurer considers buying companies in southeast Asia and the U.S. to boost income
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South Korea-US Ties Hit Lowest Point
Disputes over investment deals and intelligence leaks have strained the relationship between Seoul and Washington to its lowest point in years, sparking concerns over the future of the alliance
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Floyd Mayweather Backs Trump
Boxing legend joins President at Arizona rally, delivers speech expressing support and love for the USA
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Slovenia's Last Glacier Shrinks 40%
The Skuta Glacier has lost nearly 40% of its surface area over the past 80 years, prompting concerns about the loss of unique ecosystems and water reservoirs
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Trump Donor's Caucasus Fund Tied to Armenia
A fund led by a major donor to Donald Trump's campaigns has significant investments in Armenia and a history of Russian business dealings
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Nikos Aliagas Explores Paris
Photographer and TV presenter Nikos Aliagas takes a cultural stroll through Paris with writer Jean-Paul Enthoven, visiting the Musée de l’Homme and a new contemporary art centre
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Hong Kong Pride Parade Cancels Indoor Market
The event, scheduled for November 14, was cancelled due to a booking overlap at Central Market, which is managed by Chinachem Group
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Thousands March Against Colombia's President
Protesters fear for their future as they demonstrate against right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella's policies in cities across Colombia
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China Q3 Growth Picks Up
A Reuters poll suggests China's economy is expected to see a pickup in Q3 growth due to stimulus, keeping the 2026 goal within reach, indicating a positive outlook for the country's economy
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CTF Media Expands Into Sports
Hong Kong's CTF Media, formerly i-Cable Communications, shifts focus to sports and entertainment as traditional TV and broadband growth stalls, with a new strategy built around five core areas
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WTO Chief: Middle East War to Have Lasting Impact
The World Trade Organization chief expects a lasting impact on trade due to the Middle East war and geopolitics, signaling a potentially prolonged disruption to global commerce
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Japan Mulls GPS Tracking
A police agency in Japan is considering using GPS to track stalkers, with a panel also studying mandatory counseling for high-risk individuals, in a bid to tackle stalking crimes
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France's Highest Hotel Opens
The Hôtellerie des Laquets, located at 2,620 meters above sea level in the French Pyrenees, offers 16 double rooms with panoramic views and a Michelin-starred chef
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Nigeria: New Outlets Take Over Shoprite Stores
One year after Shoprite's exit, new businesses are moving into former Shoprite locations, with 80% of products now sourced locally by new owner Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited
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Taiwan President Urges Micron, Workers to Negotiate
A possible strike looms as Taiwan's president calls for sincere negotiations between Micron and its workers to find a resolution, with the goal of minimizing potential disruptions to the company's operations
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Libya Shows 'Encouraging Progress' Amid UN Security Council Talks
The country has made steps towards stability, including agreeing on new election rules and clearing over 14,000 explosive ordnance items, as the UN provides support to address multiple challenges
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Uganda's Sugarcane Boom Fails to Feed a Third of Households
Despite a tripling of sugarcane production in the Busoga region, about a third of households still go hungry, with research pointing to a key issue: sugar mills mainly signing contracts with men, leaving women to feed families with limited resources
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NHK Restarts Door-to-Door Visits
Japan's public broadcaster sends staff to homes with unsigned contracts or unpaid fees to boost subscriber numbers
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Turkey & Japan Launch Science Uni
Ankara's new Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University will offer studies in artificial intelligence and earthquakes to 100 Turkish students
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Hidden Cameras Found in Australian Navy Ship Showers
Footage of female sailors may have been uploaded online before discovery on HMAS Leeuwin, says Senator Jacqui Lambie
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76-year-old walks 8,000km
Kazakh blacksmith Sarsenbay Kotyrashov, aka Ulytauman, has traversed Kazakhstan, Asia and Europe, and is now set to cross the US on foot
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Colombia Opens Embassy In Jerusalem
The country becomes the tenth to do so, marking a new era in relations with Israel under President Abelardo de la Espriella
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Hong Kong's Pioneering Ta Teh Institute Exhibition Opens
A new exhibition showcasing the legacy of the Ta Teh Institute, a liberal arts university established in 1946, has opened at the Hong Kong Museum of History and will run until February 15 next year
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Calian Wins $47M NATO Contract
Calian has secured a major $47 million NATO training contract in Norway, highlighting its growing presence in international defense and training initiatives with a significant deal