US Pentagon chief says will not let China 'threaten' Panama Canal
The United States will not allow China to "threaten" the operations of the Panama Canal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned during a visit, earning a rebuke from Beijing on Wednesday over Washington's "bullying nature."
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Vietnam, Spain pledge to upgrade ties after tariff shock
The leaders of Spain and Vietnam pledged on Wednesday to upgrade ties to the highest level, as the two countries attempt to manage the fallout from enormous tariffs imposed by Washington.
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'Some innings': Arya's 39-ball ton thrusts him into IPL spotlight
Priyansh Arya has been earmarked for great days ahead and a possible place in the India team after the six-hitting specialist's match-winning century for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.
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India central bank cuts interest rates as Trump tariffs kick in
India's central bank cut interest rates in the world's fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of "challenging global economic conditions".
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Taiwan exporters count the cost of Trump's 'ridiculous' tariffs
Taiwanese exporters are crunching numbers and talking to American clients as they scramble to figure out how to respond to US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz that threatens to derail their businesses.
Read moreNearly 100 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Rescuers raced to find survivors early Wednesday after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a concert by popular singer Rubby Perez, one of nearly 100 people killed in the disaster.
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Injury-time goal gives Brazil first win over US women since 2014
An injury-time goal from substitute Amanda Gutierres gave Brazil a 2-1 friendly victory and their first win over the United States in more than a decade in San Jose on Tuesday.
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Japan badminton ace Shida blasts 'stalker' Chinese fans
Japanese badminton star Chiharu Shida has told Chinese fans to "stop stalking" her and said she was "very scared" by the unwanted attention.
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Ekitike has Frankfurt dreaming of Europa League repeat
Long discussed purely in terms of potential, Eintracht Frankfurt's French forward Hugo Ekitike is finally flourishing and has his club dreaming of another Europa League title.
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Trump's new tariffs take effect, with 104% on Chinese goods
US President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs on dozens of economies came in force Wednesday, including over 100 percent in levies against Chinese goods, dramatically ramping up a devastating global trade war.
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