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Taiwan's TSMC says net profit rose 57% in fourth quarter

Taiwan's TSMC says net profit rose 57% in fourth quarter

Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC on Thursday announced a better-than-expected net profit for the fourth quarter as it benefits from booming demand for AI technology.

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India achieves 'historic' space docking mission

India achieves 'historic' space docking mission

India docked two satellites in space Thursday, a key milestone for the country's dreams of a space station and manned Moon mission, the space agency said.

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Swiatek powers into Raducanu clash as Fritz fires Melbourne warning

Swiatek powers into Raducanu clash as Fritz fires Melbourne warning

Iga Swiatek romped into a third-round showdown with Emma Raducanu in the Australian Open on Thursday while Taylor Fritz was just as emphatic in his pursuit of a maiden Grand Slam title.

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Olympic push for kho kho, India's ancient tag sport

Olympic push for kho kho, India's ancient tag sport

The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the Olympics.

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Dangerous Fritz sets up Monfils clash at Australian Open

Dangerous Fritz sets up Monfils clash at Australian Open

Fired-up Taylor Fritz scorched through to an Australian Open third-round clash against Gael Monfils with another emphatic win Thursday, dropping just eight games in the tournament so far.

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Jabeur finds it 'hard to breathe' as asthma flares up in Melbourne

Jabeur finds it 'hard to breathe' as asthma flares up in Melbourne

A bad bout of asthma nearly derailed the comeback of former world number two Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open Wednesday, with the Tunisian saying she found it hard to breathe and nearly gave up.

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Swiatek powers on as Sinner, Medevedev top men's Melbourne bill

Swiatek powers on as Sinner, Medevedev top men's Melbourne bill

Iga Swiatek romped into a showdown with Emma Raducanu in early Australian Open second-round action Thursday ahead of Jannik Sinner stepping up the defence of his Melbourne Park title.

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Nintendo rumour mill in overdrive over new Switch

Nintendo rumour mill in overdrive over new Switch

Speculation over Nintendo's new console, a successor to the wildly popular Switch, reached a fever pitch Thursday with specialist media predicting an imminent announcement from the Japanese gaming giant.

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Superb Swiatek sets up Raducanu showdown at Australian Open

Superb Swiatek sets up Raducanu showdown at Australian Open

World number two Iga Swiatek romped into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday to set up a high-profile clash with 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

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Toyota arm Hino makes deal to settle emission fraud case

Toyota arm Hino makes deal to settle emission fraud case

US officials late Wednesday announced a $1.6 billion deal with Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors to settle charges it deceived regulators about the amount of emissions spewed by its diesel engines.

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