Biden gets key break as allies in SE Asia bolster their militaries
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US-CHINA tensions have America’s closest allies in Asia strengthening their militaries. But in a boost to President Joseph R. Biden’s diplomatic efforts,…
US election misinformation limited, not stopped, on social media – experts
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FACEBOOK, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. — REUTERS SCORES…
Cambodian PM Hun Sen to give luxury watches as ASEAN summit souvenirs
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COURTESY OF CAMBODIAN PRIME MININSTER HUN SEN’S FACEBOOK PAGE PHNOM PENH — Cambodian Prime Minister (PM) Hun Sen, an aficionado of luxury…
Paris commuters face travel chaos as metro workers strike
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A VIEW of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, Nov. 28, 2015. — REUTERS PARIS — Paris commuters and visiting tourists are…
Crypto’s FTX CEO looking at all options as Binance deal collapses
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PIXABAY NEW YORK — FTX Chief Executive Officer Sam Bankman-Fried told employees he was exploring all options for his firm after a…
2022 edition of Network Readiness Index Report to reveal most digitally ready economies in Southeast Asia
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The latest global rankings of the Network Readiness Index (NRI) is set to be released next week, with a virtual regional launch…
Potentially divided US government tees up tough economic debates for 2023
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Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith WASHINGTON — Potential Republican control of at least one chamber of the US Congress sets…
Meta cuts 11,000 jobs as it sinks more money into the metaverse
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Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg. — REUTERS Meta Platforms Inc. said on Wednesday it would cut more than 11,000…
Show us the money: Developing world at COP27 seeks financing details
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UN Climate Change SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — Finance took center stage at the COP27 climate talks on Wednesday, with United Nations (UN)…
Inflation brings end to beloved 114-year-old Japanese candy
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TOKYO — A beloved Japanese candy eaten by generations, so iconic it even appeared in a hit anime film, has come to…