Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden vowed to send fresh weapons to Ukraine within days as he prepared to sign on Wednesday an aid package including $61 billion meant to help Kyiv's forces push back against Russia.
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Malaysian airline mogul Fernandes delays retirement
Malaysia's Tony Fernandes, one of Asia's most prominent entrepreneurs, has decided to extend his contract as chief executive of Capital A, the firm said Wednesday, after the board persuaded him to delay his planned retirement.
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EU opens probe into China's medical device market
The European Union has launched an investigation into Chinese public procurement of medical devices, the EU's official journal said Wednesday, in a move that risks raising further tensions with Beijing.
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Heineken beer sales pop but hazy days ahead
Dutch brewer Heineken said Wednesday its beer sales were up but saw a "challenging and uncertain" economic outlook and couldn't guarantee the same growth for the rest of the year.
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Women's prison hosts Vatican's Venice Biennale show
A women's prison is the site of an immersive art show from the Vatican at the 60th Venice Biennale, an unlikely venue that its curator says is a "message in itself".
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Israel says US military aid sends 'strong message' to enemies
Israel said Wednesday the US Senate approval of $13 billion in military aid sent a "strong message" to its enemies, with strikes pummelling Gaza in its war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
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Doncic shines as Mavs sink Clippers; Timberwolves down Suns
Luka Doncic scored 32 points as the Dallas Mavericks battled to a series-tying 96-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in a tense NBA Western Conference playoff duel.
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Chinese sellers go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad
Donning hijabs and floor-length abaya gowns over shorts and tank tops, Chinese students at an e-commerce school perform into a smartphone camera as they learn how to sell the clothes to overseas TikTok users.
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'Serious talent' Fraser-McGurk bonds with Warner to light up IPL
Jake Fraser-McGurk went unsold at auction but the young Australian was snapped up by Delhi Capitals as an injury replacement and has become one of the stories of the current IPL.
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Wallabies' Petaia could miss Wales Tests after shoulder injury
Centre Jordan Petaia will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season with a shoulder injury, the Queensland Reds said, casting doubt on his availability for Australia's Tests against Wales.
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