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Anchan Preelert (C) was initially sentenced to 87 years under Thailand's lese-majeste law but the court halved it because she confessed

Thai Woman Jailed For 43 Years For Lese-majeste Freed

A Thai woman who received one of the kingdom's longest ever royal insult sentences was freed from prison on Wednesday under a mass pardon marking the king's birthday.

French, German, Polish Leaders To Visit Moldova In Show Of Force In Face Of Russia

France's Emmanuel Macron, Poland's Donald Tusk and Germany's Friedrich Merz are to join Moldova's independence day celebrations

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-EU nation bordering Ukraine.

Asian Markets Diverge With Eyes On Nvidia Earnings

Chip giant Nvidia is set to report second-quarter financial results, seen as a bellwether for the industry as worries about a tech bubble rise

Asian markets diverged Wednesday morning following broad losses the previous day, as attention turns from political pressure on the US central bank to a key earnings report by AI giant Nvidia.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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Viktor Gyokeres scored twice in Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds

Liverpool Face Isak Dilemma Ahead Of Arsenal Visit To Anfield

Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly GBP550 million ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the future of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak still hangs over Sunday's showdown between the Premier League title rivals.

China dominates cobalt mining in DR Congo

US Bids To Trump China In DR Congo Mining Rush

The United States wants to secure its supply of strategic minerals in conflict-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, hoping to challenge China's near-monopoly on the lucrative sector.

Kneecap, who also support Irish republicanism and criticise British imperialism, have sparked debate in the UK and Ireland, more than two-and-a-half decades after the peace agreement that aimed to end the conflict over the status of Northern Ireland

Kneecap Cancel US Tour, Citing UK Court Hearing In Terrorism Case

The Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled a planned tour in the United States, citing a UK court hearing in a case one of its members is facing for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

The Iranian national flag flies over the Iranian embassy building in Canberra on August 26, 2025

Australia Expels Iran Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks

Australia expelled Iran's ambassador on Tuesday, accusing the country of being behind antisemitic arson attacks in Melbourne and Sydney.

The artisans of India's textile industry are among those in the crosshairs of looming US tariffs

Indian Readies For Punishing US Tariffs

Indian exports to the United States will face some of the highest tariffs in the world this week, barring a last-minute reversal from President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump's firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook (L) has rattled global markets

Asian Stocks Down After Trump Fed Firing, Tariff Threats

Asian stocks retreated Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual firing of a central bank official and threats to impose export controls on microchips.

Perplexity AI, headed by co-founder Aravind Srinivas, challenges Google in the online search market, but the internet giant is busy packing its own offerings with AI features

Perplexity AI To Share Search Revenue With Publishers

Perplexity AI on Monday said it will begin paying out millions of dollars to media outlets as part of a new model for sharing search revenue with publishers.

US President Donald Trump holds up an executive order in the Oval Office

Trump Suggests Many Americans 'Like A Dictator'

US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested many Americans would like a dictator as he signed orders to tighten his federal clampdown on the capital Washington and to prosecute flag-burners.

Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni salt pan, the world's largest, is at the heart of its plans to become a global lithium power

Bolivia Candidate Vows To Scrap China, Russia Lithium Deals

Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge Quiroga on Monday vowed to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China if elected leader.

In a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron Charles Kushner expressed his 'deep concern over the dramatic rise of antisemitism in France'

US Backs Ambassador To France In Antisemitism Row

A diplomatic row between the United States and France escalated on Monday when Washington decided to stand firmly behind its ambassador's criticism of the French response to a rising tide of antisemitism.

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed legislation that would extend child benefits given to Ukrainians in Poland

Polish President Blocks Law Extending Ukrainian Refugees' Rights

Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday blocked legislation that would extend rights Ukrainian refugees have in Poland, taking particular exception to child benefits which he said should be paid only to parents with a job.

A person drives a jet ski as SpaceX's Starship is seen on a launchpad in the distance near Starbase, Texas, on August 24, 2025

SpaceX Megarocket Prepares For Next Launch Amid New Scrutiny

SpaceX is gearing up for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Monday after a technical issue on the launchpad forced a 24-hour delay.

The xAI lawsuit comes as Elon Musk publicly feuds with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Musk's XAI Sues Apple, OpenAI Alleging Antitrust Violations

Elon Musk's companies xAI and X filed a sweeping US antitrust lawsuit Monday against Apple and OpenAI, alleging the tech giants formed an illegal partnership to stifle competition in artificial intelligence and smartphone markets.

Gamescom in Germany got a preview of 'Turok: Origins' -- a game pitting players against dinosaurs, whose release date is still not set

US Studio Unearths Fossilized Dinosaur Game 'Turok'

Everything old is new again, especially for gamers at the Gamescom trade fair, who got a preview of upcoming video game "Turok: Origins" -- a third-person shooter pitting the player against dinosaurs and aliens.

Kevin Hassett, Director of the US National Economic Council, said the government could take stakes in other companies after Intel but plans to stay out of how firms are run

Trump Advisor Says US May Take Stakes In Other Firms After Intel

The US government could take stakes in other companies after doing so with chipmaker Intel, President Donald Trump's top economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Monday.

Emma Stone enjoyed Oscar success for 'Poor Things', her last collaboration with Lanthimos

Venice Welcomes Julia Roberts, George Clooney To Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival kicks off this week, rolling out the red carpet for Julia Roberts and George Clooney in a flurry of worldwide premieres at the glitzy celebration on the sandy Lido.

Tokyo's stock market was one of several in Asia ticking upward Monday morning

Asian Markets Rise On US Rate Cut Hopes

Asian markets kicked off the week with a rally Monday morning, tracking gains made by Wall Street on Friday after the US central bank chief suggested coming interest rate cuts.