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Prosus, Naspers reject report they intend to sell Tencent stake

Technology investment firm Prosus NV and its South African parent Naspers on Tuesday rejected as "untrue" a report that they are in talks to sell their large stake in C

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Boris Johnson has 100 backers in UK leadership contest: media

Boris Johnson has 100 backers and could be on the ballot to succeed Liz Truss as Britain's prime minister, Sunday Times Chief Political Commentator Tim Shipman said on

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DPRK fires 2 unidentified missiles into East Sea: media reports

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired two unidentified missiles into the East Sea, the Republic of Korea's (ROK) Yonhap News Agency reported Tuesday ci

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Rockets target air base used by the U.S.-led coalition in western Iraq

Five rockets targeted an air base used by the U.S.-led coalition in western Iraq on Wednesday but without causing any casualties or damage, AFP reports citing an unnamed official.Reports indicate tha

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China watching reports of U.S.-Japan plan for Taiwan region closely

China is watching reports of a draft joint operation plan between the U.S. and Japan closely, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters on Friday

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Sudan's Hamdok wants detainees released before entering dialogue

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok wants detainees released and governing bodies restored before he enters into any dialogue, his office said on Wednesday, denying

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Iran, U.S. agree to prisoner swap, release of frozen funds: report

Iran will free four Americans accused of spying in exchange for four Iranians held in the United States as well as the release of $7 billion in frozen Iranian funds, Lebanese TV channel Al Mayadeen r

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Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi discharged from hospital

FILE PHOTO: Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi looks on during the taping of the television talk show "Porta a Porta" (Door to Door) in Rome, Italy, February 14, 2018. /VCG Former

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EU preparing case against AstraZeneca over vaccine shortfalls: sources

The European Commission is working on legal proceedings against AstraZeneca after the drugmaker cut COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to the European Union, according to sources familiar with the matter.An

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Iran cargo ship attacked in Red Sea: Al Arabiya TV

An Iranian cargo ship has come under attack in the Red Sea, Al Arabiya TV reported on Tuesday, quoting unnamed sources, and semi official Iranian news agency Tasnim said the vessel was targeted by a

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Australia cyber attacks hit television channel and parliament

It is not currently known whether the attacks are related but an assistant minister has warned Australians "cannot be complacent".

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Japan planning to ban overseas spectators for Tokyo Olympics: report

Japan's government is planning to stop overseas spectators from attending the Summer Olympics due to worries they will spread the coronavirus, Mainichi newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing multipl

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Japan planning to ban overseas spectators for Tokyo Olympics: report

Japan's government is planning to stop overseas spectators from attending the Summer Olympics due to worries they will spread the coronavirus, Mainichi newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing multipl

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UAE imposes visa ban on 13 countries, including five from Africa

VCG Image The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended the issuance of visas to citizens from 13 mostly Muslim countries, including five from Africa.The document was sent to companies operatin

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Italy reports highest daily COVID-19 cases since outbreak began

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) health checks take place before a football match in Milan, Italy. /VCG Image Italy on Sunday reported a record number of new coronavirus cases, the most in one day since

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Elon Musk confirms Tesla was target of foiled ransomware attack

Elon Musk called an attempted cyberattack against Tesla “serious,” a comment that confirms the company was the target of a foiled ransomware attempt at its massive factory near Reno, Nevad

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Former UK minister arrested over alleged rape

A Conservative politician has been bailed over rape allegations. VCG A Conservative politician and former government minister has been arrested in the UK over allegations of rape, sexual assau