Netanyahu's political tightrope on Hamas hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is engaged in intense political manoeuvring as pressure grows at home and abroad to release hostages held in Gaza and bring fighting to a halt.
Read moreHosts Qatar embrace 'positive pressure' of Asian Cup title defence
Qatar coach Tintin Marquez said Friday they relish the "positive pressure" of trying to retain their Asian Cup title on home soil, on the eve of a quarter-final with Uzbekistan.
Read moreChina economic slowdown to persist through 2028: IMF
China's economic slowdown is likely to persist in the coming years as the Asian giant struggles with sagging productivity and a rapidly aging population, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday.
Read moreCanadians Gilles and Poirier lead ice dance at Four Continents
Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier said they were remembering they were champions as they took the lead in the ice dance at the Four Continents figure skating competition in Shanghai on Friday.
Read moreMost markets advance after tech-fuelled Wall St surge
Stock markets rose Friday, tracking a surge on Wall Street fuelled by bargain-buying from the previous day's sell-off, while strong earnings from tech titans soothed worries about the impact of higher interest rates on bottom lines.
Read moreThree dead, over 270 injured in huge fire in Kenyan capital
At least three people were killed and more than 270 injured in a massive fire when a truck laden with gas exploded in the Kenyan capital, police said Friday.
Read moreShorthanded Lakers stun Celtics, Maxey scores 51 in 76ers win
A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Thursday as Tyrese Maxey scored 51 points to lead Philadelphia over Utah.
Read moreAsian markets advance after tech-fuelled Wall St surge
Asian markets rose Friday, tracking a surge on Wall Street fuelled by bargain-buying from the previous day's sell-off, while strong earnings from tech titans soothed worries about the impact of higher interest rates on bottom lines.
Read moreRising Black Caps star Ravindra eager for South Africa Tests
Rising Black Caps batting star Rachin Ravindra said Friday he is relishing his next crack at Test cricket when New Zealand take on a weakened South Africa side this weekend.
Read moreOn course for power, UK's Labour prepares for a quick change
If the main opposition Labour party wins the next UK general election as opinion polls indicate, then a familiar sight will appear outside the prime minister's official residence the next day: removal vans.
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