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Shami admits playing at one venue 'definitely helps' finalists India

Shami admits playing at one venue 'definitely helps' finalists India

India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy games at one venue in Dubai has been to their advantage.

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Love and loathing for Trump in longest ever Congress speech

Love and loathing for Trump in longest ever Congress speech

Donald Trump leaned on his reality TV instincts as he goaded opponents, wooed adoring fans, and engineered heart-tugging moments Tuesday in the longest-ever presidential speech to Congress.

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What TSMC's $100 bn investment in the US means for Taiwan

What TSMC's $100 bn investment in the US means for Taiwan

Taiwanese chip-making giant TSMC plans to invest a whopping $100 billion in the United States, after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on overseas-made chips.

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Trump tells Greenland US will get it 'one way or the other'

Trump tells Greenland US will get it 'one way or the other'

President Donald Trump urged Greenland on Tuesday to choose to join the United States but vowed to take the Danish-ruled island "one way or the other" -- whatever the locals decide.

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LeBron breaks 50,000 scoring barrier, Curry sparks Warriors

LeBron breaks 50,000 scoring barrier, Curry sparks Warriors

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league's all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.

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'America is back,' Trump declares in divisive Congress speech

'America is back,' Trump declares in divisive Congress speech

Donald Trump declared "America is back" Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to power, touting his radical policies in the face of raucous Democratic hostility while proclaiming a breakthrough on Ukraine.

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China says to hike defence spending by 7.2% this year

China says to hike defence spending by 7.2% this year

China's defence spending will rise by 7.2 percent in 2025, the same as last year, Beijing said on Wednesday, as its armed forces undergo rapid modernisation and eye deepening strategic competition with the United States.

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Rain offers hope in Japan's worst wildfire in 50 years

Rain offers hope in Japan's worst wildfire in 50 years

Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief.

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'Chase master' Kohli lauded after taking India to brink of Champions glory

'Chase master' Kohli lauded after taking India to brink of Champions glory

Virat Kohli was hailed on Wednesday as the "chase master" after his latest trademark innings took India into a third successive Champions Trophy final.

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Trump says tariffs will bring 'a little disturbance' to US economy

Trump says tariffs will bring 'a little disturbance' to US economy

The US economy is set to experience some "disturbance" from tariffs, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, as trade tensions flare after he imposed sweeping levies on Mexico, Canada and China.

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