Hong Kong, Shanghai rally as markets track Wall St record
Chinese markets get back into winning ways Thursday after China's central bank unveiled a facility to boost liquidity for firms to buy stocks, while most other markets tracked another record day on Wall Street.
Read moreIndonesia biomass drive threatens key forests: report
Indonesia's push to add wood-burning to its energy mix and exports is driving deforestation, including in key habitats for endangered species such as orangutans, a report said Thursday.
Read moreHome is far away for Madagascar in AFCON qualifying
When Madagascar host Gambia in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday they will play in Moroccan city Casablanca -- 8,250 kilometres (5,125 miles) from the Indian Ocean country.
Read moreTwo months on, Donbas soldiers begin to question Kursk offensive
Two months into Ukraine's offensive on Russian territory, questions are growing in Ukrainian ranks over the long-term strategy as Russian troops advance steadily in other areas.
Read moreRugby Australia to counter-sue in dispute with Melbourne Rebels
Rugby Australia said Thursday it was preparing a counter-claim against axed Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels, alleging misleading and deceptive conduct in an increasingly bitter legal dispute.
Read moreMumbai mourns Indian industrialist Ratan Tata
Crowds of mourners gathered in India's financial capital Mumbai on Thursday for the funeral of industrialist Ratan Tata, hailed as a "titan" who led one of the country's biggest conglomerates.
Read morePhilippines challenges China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the South China Sea at regional summit talks on Thursday, as fears grow that conflict could erupt in the disputed waterway.
Read moreMets advance on Lindor blast, Dodgers stay alive in MLB playoffs
The New York Mets, fueled by Francisco Lindor's grand slam, beat Philadelphia to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers stayed alive with an 8-0 victory over San Diego.
Read moreInjury-ravaged Krygios aiming to return at Australian Open
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley expressed confidence Thursday that injury-ravaged Nick Kyrgios will be back on court at the season-opening Grand Slam.
Read moreGreek international Baldock, dead at 31: family
Panathinaikos and Greece international footballer George Baldock has died, his family confirmed Thursday.
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