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Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific

Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific

A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an "enormous impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday.

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Badminton no.1 An brings 'fire' as South Korea win Uber Cup

Badminton no.1 An brings 'fire' as South Korea win Uber Cup

World number one and Olympic champion An Se-young "started the fire" as South Korea toppled China to win badminton's prestigious Uber Cup women's world team title.

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Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown

Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown

Bukayo Saka's return from injury has jolted Arsenal's attack back into life just in time for the Gunners to dream of a Premier League and Champions League double.

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Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi

Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi

For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash at Arsenal may go beyond booking a ticket to Budapest at the end of May.

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Seoul, Taipei hit records as Asian stocks track Wall St tech rally

Seoul, Taipei hit records as Asian stocks track Wall St tech rally

Tech firms led a rally across most Asian markets Monday following another healthy day on Wall Street fuelled by more strong earnings, while investors were also cheered by news that Iran had submitted fresh proposals to end its war with the United States.

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Boeing faces civil trial over 737 MAX crash

Boeing faces civil trial over 737 MAX crash

Boeing is scheduled to return to court Monday to face its latest lawsuit over a deadly 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia, brought by the family of a young American NGO worker.

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North Korean club to play rare football match in South

North Korean club to play rare football match in South

A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since 2018 when they visit this month, Seoul's unification ministry said Monday.

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Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback, book NBA playoff clash with Cavaliers

Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback, book NBA playoff clash with Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to cap a remarkable NBA playoff comeback and book an Eastern Conference semi-final clash with Cleveland.

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GameStop makes $56 billion takeover bid for eBay

GameStop makes $56 billion takeover bid for eBay

US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid on Sunday to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion in an attempt to turn the online marketplace into a competitor to e-commerce giant Amazon.

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'No pilgrims': regional war hushes Iraq's holy cities

'No pilgrims': regional war hushes Iraq's holy cities

In Iraq's holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast courtyards no longer echoing with the multilingual whispers of pilgrims from before the Middle East war.

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