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Indonesian kids brace themselves for social media ban

Indonesian kids brace themselves for social media ban

Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia's social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As things stand, he spends most of his free time on TikTok.

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No fans, no fireworks as Pakistan T20 league begins with a hush

No fans, no fireworks as Pakistan T20 league begins with a hush

The Pakistan Super League got under way with a win for Lahore Qalandars against Hyderabad Kingsmen but without the usual razzmatazz accompanying cricket's shortest format -- or fans.

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Oil, stocks mixed as traders weigh Trump's latest Iran strike pause

Oil, stocks mixed as traders weigh Trump's latest Iran strike pause

Oil prices and stocks were mixed Friday as early optimism fuelled by Donald Trump's decision to again push back a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz petered.

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Piastri outshines Mercedes duo to go fastest in Japan practice

Piastri outshines Mercedes duo to go fastest in Japan practice

McLaren's Oscar Piastri powered to the fastest time in Friday's second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, usurping the dominant Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

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New Zealand, Australia say Olympic gender rules bring 'clarity'

New Zealand, Australia say Olympic gender rules bring 'clarity'

New Zealand's Olympic Committee said Friday that an IOC ruling that only "biological females" will be allowed to compete in women's events would bring greater "clarity" and "fairness" to future Games.

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Gabon battles for baby sea turtles' survival

Gabon battles for baby sea turtles' survival

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, newly hatched sea turtles emerged on a Gabonese beach to embark on the treacherous 10-metre (33-foot) scramble across the sand to the ocean.

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Nepali rapper to be sworn in as new prime minister

Nepali rapper to be sworn in as new prime minister

Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be sworn in as the new prime minister on Friday, after issuing his victory message in a rap song, urging unity.

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Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war

Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war

Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Iran has witnessed massive cryptocurrency flows.

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Myanmar travellers ride the rails as fuel prices rise

Myanmar travellers ride the rails as fuel prices rise

Myanmar's ageing railway stations are bustling with life, crowded with passengers as surging fuel prices due to the Mideast war drive commuters to choose trains over costly planes and cars.

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Trump moves deadline for striking Iran energy sites

Trump moves deadline for striking Iran energy sites

US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were "going very well" as Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran early Friday.

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