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Asia Markets Rise, Europe Follows; Dollar Pressured As Trade Talks In Focus - Global Markets Today While US Slept
Benzinga
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On Tuesday, June 3, U.S. markets closed higher, driven by gains in Nvidia and other chipmakers, as optimism around potential U.S. trade negotiations boosted investor sentiment. News of an upcoming Trump-Xi call eased recession concerns amid tariff...
Australian woman on trial for mushroom murder of in-laws says she was trying to fix a ‘bland’ lunch
Associated Press
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June 4, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Before Erin Patterson’s in-laws and their relatives arrived at her home for lunch, she bought pricey ingredients, consulted friends about recipes and sent her children out to a movie. Then, the Australian woman...
asia Indonesian jailed for Bali bombing starts coffee business
Asiaone
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June 4, 2025
SURABAYA, Indonesia - An Indonesian convicted in the deadly 2002 Bali nightclub bombings has launched his own coffee business after being released on parole, and has said he will use some of the earnings to help survivors of the attacks. Umar...
Australian defence minister Marles lays wreath at National War Memorial
The Times of India
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Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles commenced his Indo-Pacific tour by paying tribute to India's fallen heroes at the National War Memorial. His visit underscores the growing defence cooperation between India and Australia, marked by...
Asia's richest village is in THIS Indian state, residents have Rs 70000000000 in bank, total population is..., its name is…
DNA India
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The village's remarkable wealth can be attributed to its significant Non-Resident Indian (NRI) population, which accounts for 65% of the total population. Asia is home to several cities known for their wealthy residents, but the richest village on...
Australia T20I squad for West Indies tour announced; Punjab Kings star receives maiden call-up
CricketAddictor
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June 4, 2025
Cricket Australia has announced its 16-player squad for the upcoming T20 series against the West Indies in the Caribbean this July. Mitchell Owen, who impressed with his performance in the Big Bash League (BBL) and played for Punjab Kings in IPL...
QUAD is not over yet: 'Australia stands with India,' Australian Defence Minister's big statement in New Delhi
Business Today
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June 4, 2025
Australia stands with New Delhi in its fight against terrorism, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, who is currently in India, said on Wednesday. He also acknowledged India's leadership in de-escalating military...
Does Harvard Have Too Many International Students?
Forbes
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International students make up 27% of Harvard's overall student population. Is that too many?AFP via Getty Images When the Trump administration moved to terminate Harvard University’s ability to enroll students from overseas, attention quickly...
Trump undermines trust among Asian allies
Asian Military Review
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June 4, 2025
There is no “kill switch” on the F-35 fighter, an Australian air force official confirmed recently to media. Fears that such a thing might exist surfaced after the 47th American president gushed over the USA’s developmental, sixth-generation F-47...
‘The Shadow Scholars,’ Executive Produced by Steve McQueen, Debuts Trailer Ahead of North American Premiere at Tribeca (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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June 4, 2025
Global documentary sales, distribution and production company Dogwoof has unveiled the international trailer for Eloise King’s “The Shadow Scholars,” which will receive its North American premiere Thursday at the Tribeca Festival in the Spotlight...
Vantive Transforms Vital Organ Therapies in Asia-Pacific
Biospectrum Asia
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June 3, 2025
Vantive Transforms Vital Organ Therapies in Asia-Pacific June 4, 2025 | Wednesday | Opinion With a 70-year legacy as Baxter’s Kidney Care segment, Vantive, a global medtech leader in kidney care and acute therapies, reinforces its presence in...
Trump advisor’s warning to Australia over defence spending
Sky News Australia
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June 4, 2025
A senior advisor to President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Australia over its defence spending, suggesting it needed to improve in order to strengthen its relationship with the United States. Sebastian Gorka, who serves as the deputy...
Zanzibar names four new tourism ambassadors to strengthen global outreach
The Citizen
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Unguja. The Zanzibar government has appointed four new tourism ambassadors as part of a broader strategy to expand the islands' global tourism footprint and tap into new international markets. Among those appointed is Alois Inninger, a German...
The Spin | Why neutrals should back South Africa against Australia in WTC final
The Guardian
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June 4, 2025
On a recent episode of The Grade Cricketer podcast, the hosts, Sam Perry and Ian Higgins, tore lumps out of South Africa in a foul-mouthed tirade about the World Test Championship final against Australia. Perry predicted a finish “inside three...
Reform of parole policy in South Africa — fact or fiction?
Mail & Guardian
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June 3, 2025
The balance balance between integration and stigma could bring down South Africa's high rate of re-offending. The debate on the possibilities and challenges of parole and rehabilitation in South Africa immediately brings to mind the words of Pat...
Soccer-Australia target easier path to World Cup ahead of Japan clash
Hindustan Times
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June 4, 2025
SYDNEY, - Australia's Milos Degenek said he has been impressing on younger teammates how tough it is to get to the World Cup through intercontinental playoffs as they prepare for their last two matches in the third round of Asian qualifying. HT...
A new era for online shopping as Amazon expands product range in South Africa
IOL
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Just more than a year after landing on South African shores with a .co.za domain, Amazon has expended its product range to take on entrenched retailers who have had a virtual presence since the COVID-19 lockdown spurred online and app-based...
Other voices: If America doesn’t want Harvard, somebody else will
Longview News-Journal - Texas
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Bloomberg Opinion In the 1930s and 1940s, America played a crucial role in keeping academic inquiry alive. By welcoming thousands of researchers fleeing fascism in Europe, it enhanced its national brainpower and fostered breakthroughs of immense...
Cummins confirms Steve Smith's batting position for Australia's WTC final
Times of Oman
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Melbourne: Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that star batter Steve Smith will be batting at number four during the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at the Lord's. With the ICC World Test Championship...
Rajnath Singh to hold bilateral talks with Australian Defence Minister Marles; defence cooperation and regional security issues on agenda
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 4, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi on Wednesday, an official statement said. Both leaders will discuss regional and global...