Chinese casino hub Macau struggles to evolve beyond gaming
Macau (AFP) – In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its "golden lotus" design, fashion boutique owner Suzanne Leong wonders if the economic miracle that…
Stunning Smith catch removes Rahul as India reach lunch at 167
Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) – KL Rahul fell to a stunning Steve Smith catch for 84 after he and Ravindra Jadeja had led an Indian fightback on the fourth day of…
Bach's successor must give Russia cold shoulder: Ukrainian sports minister
Paris (AFP) – The successor to Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee president must "embody the principles of justice" and that means refusing to welcome Russia back into the sporting…
Asian markets mixed as Fed gears up for interest rate decision
Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect…
Embassy plans add to UK headaches in resetting China ties
London (AFP) – As Britain's new Labour government bids to reset long-fraught ties with China amid a suspected spy scandal, another issue could mar relations: Beijing's controversial plans to open…
UK court to sentence father, stepmother for killing daughter
London (AFP) – A UK court will Tuesday hand down its sentences on the father and stepmother of a British-Pakistani girl, who died from prolonged and horrific abuse in a…
ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google
San Francisco (AFP) – OpenAI on Monday said it is making ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users, escalating its threat to Google's dominance. Issued on: 17/12/2024 - 01:39Modified: 17/12/2024…
New Zealand run through England to post 423
Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) – New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to post a crushing 423-run third Test win and send seamer Tim Southee into retirement on a winning…
S. Korea's Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning: Yonhap
Seoul (AFP) – South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible…