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Weak yuan, Trump tariff threats confound Beijing's economic puzzle

Weak yuan, Trump tariff threats confound Beijing's economic puzzle

Higher US tariffs under President Donald Trump could accelerate a slump in the value of China's currency, complicating recent efforts by Beijing to kickstart a rebound in its struggling economy, analysts warn.

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Sinner destined for greatness -- but first comes doping hearing

Sinner destined for greatness -- but first comes doping hearing

Jannik Sinner leaves Melbourne being talked about as a potential tennis great but first comes a hearing into his doping case at sport's highest court that could see him banned for up to two years.

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Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025

Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo.

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Mahomes and Chiefs eye historic Super Bowl 'three-peat' after beating Bills

Mahomes and Chiefs eye historic Super Bowl 'three-peat' after beating Bills

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are one win away from an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title after beating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship game on Sunday.

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Asian stocks mixed as tariff fears return, new AI programme emerges

Asian stocks mixed as tariff fears return, new AI programme emerges

Asian markets fluctuated Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump's decision to impose huge tariffs on Colombia, in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States.

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ECB to cut rates again, with a nervous eye on Trump

ECB to cut rates again, with a nervous eye on Trump

Eurozone rate-setters are set to cut borrowing costs again this week, confident their efforts to lower inflation will remain on track despite the threat from US President Donald Trump's protectionist agenda.

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Thunder hold off Trail Blazers for bounce-back win

Thunder hold off Trail Blazers for bounce-back win

Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points as the Thunder grabbed a bounce-back 118-108 victory in Portland on Sunday to push their NBA-best record to 37-8.

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Bittersweet return for Syrians with killed, missing relatives

Bittersweet return for Syrians with killed, missing relatives

Wafa Mustafa had long dreamed of returning to Syria but the absence of her father tarnished her homecoming more than a decade after he disappeared in Bashar al-Assad's jails.

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Lebanon says will extend ceasefire despite Israel's failure to withdraw troops

Lebanon says will extend ceasefire despite Israel's failure to withdraw troops

Lebanon said Monday it would extend a ceasefire deal with Israel until mid-February, even though the Israeli military failed to meet a deadline to withdraw its troops and killed 22 people in the south of the country.

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With Trump win, Silicon Valley's right flank takes on Washington

With Trump win, Silicon Valley's right flank takes on Washington

One week into his second administration, Donald Trump has put technology at the forefront, featuring tech billionaires prominently at his inauguration and announcing major AI infrastructure deals from the White House.

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