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Lebanon blasts raise alarm about supply chain security, safety of tech | Technology
The use of pagers and walkie-talkies in back-to-back coordinated explosions in Lebanon has drawn scrutiny to the security of global…
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UK’s finance chief accuses previous gov’t of multibillion-pound ‘cover up’ | Economy
The United Kingdom’s new chancellor of the exchequer is accusing the previous government of covering up the dire state of…
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Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics | Media
Editorial staff vote to walk off the job after rejecting annual pay increase of between 3 and 4 percent. Journalists…
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As same-sex marriage nears, Thailand’s businesses chase the ‘pink baht’ | LGBTQ
Bangkok, Thailand – For three decades, Dujruedee Thaithumnus has presided over symbolic weddings between same-sex couples on the white sand…
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US screens record 2.99 million air travellers in a single day | Aviation
US Transportation Security Administration says it expects to screen 32 million people over July 4 holiday period. The United States…
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Japan sanctions China-based firms accused of supporting war in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war
Measures mark the first time Tokyo has targeted China-based companies over their alleged support for Russia’s war. Japan has unveiled…
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Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says | Corruption
US ambassador says returned assets can be used for original purpose of bettering the lives of everyday Malaysians. Malaysia has…
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Is Pakistan’s crisis-ridden economy finally recovering? | Business and Economy
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government will present its annual budget on Wednesday, seeking to balance domestic commitments to the…
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Boeing CEO to front US Senate amid safety crisis | Aviation
Outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun’s slated appearance comes after whistleblowers alleged problems in production of aircraft. Boeing’s outgoing chief executive will…
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China lifts ban on Australian beef exporters in the latest sign of thaw | Agriculture
Move follows lifting of restrictions on imports of Australian coal, timber and barley. China has lifted an import ban on…
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