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Hong Kong announces $21 billion budget to support economy as city battles new Covid wave

Hong Kong announces $21 billion budget to support economy...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the spread of the virus has "dealt a heavy blow...

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Putin seeks 'regime change' and will likely invade the rest of Ukraine, says security analyst

Putin seeks 'regime change' and will likely invade the...

Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely go "all the way to the capital," Jeffrey...

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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors watch deepening Ukraine crisis; New Zealand dollar jumps

Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors watch deepening...

The S&P 500 declined about 1% overnight stateside and currently sits more than...

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Chinese upstart Realme looks to take on Apple, Samsung as it launches its first high-end smartphone overseas

Chinese upstart Realme looks to take on Apple, Samsung...

Chinese smartphone brand Realme will launch its first high-end devices — the GT...

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‘Air rage’ is complicating travel in North America and Europe – but not so much in Asia

‘Air rage’ is complicating travel in North America and...

While “air rage” may seem to be another inevitability of living through a pandemic,...

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UK announces first tranche of Russia sanctions, targets banks and wealthy individuals

UK announces first tranche of Russia sanctions, targets...

The U.K. has slapped targeted economic sanctions against five Russian banks and...

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Dow falls as Wall Street assesses rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine

Dow falls as Wall Street assesses rising tensions between...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped on Tuesday as traders continue to monitor...

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'We need a miracle': Anxious Ukrainians await Putin's next move

'We need a miracle': Anxious Ukrainians await Putin's next...

Millions of Ukrainians saw their lives plunged into uncertainty as troops rolled...

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Russian assets lead global volatility as Putin sends forces into eastern Ukraine

Russian assets lead global volatility as Putin sends forces...

Russian assets led a choppy day for global markets after Russian President Vladimir...

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Germany halts approval of gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 after Russia's actions

Germany halts approval of gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 after...

Germany on Tuesday halted the certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline designed...