The joke that cost $2 million: China imposes huge fine for comedian's army-themed quip
A joke by a Chinese stand-up comedian that loosely referenced a slogan used to describe the country's military has cost an entertainment firm more than $2 million after it was slapped with enormous fines by authorities.
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IMF: Ghana targets $10.5 billion of external debt service relief 2023-2026
By Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG Ghana's debt restructuring is targeting $10.5 billion of external debt service relief from 2023
1970-01-01 08:00
Thailand's Move Forward confident it can muster support to form government
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -The leader of the progressive Move Forward Party that delivered a surprise
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Ukraine says it shot down 29 of 30 missiles in overnight Russian attacks
By Gleb Garanich KYIV Ukraine shot down 29 of 30 missiles launched by Russia in overnight air strikes
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'XO, Kitty' Season 1 Review: Netflix series has all the charm of 'To All the Boys', but no depth
'XO, Kitty' has all the charm of the original film franchise, but not the depth
1970-01-01 08:00
Backgrid fires back at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claims of 'near-fatal' pap chase
'According to the photographers present, there were no near-collisions or near-crashes during this incident,' read Backgrid's statement
1970-01-01 08:00
Toyota, partners to start selling electric micro-vans by March 2024
TOKYO Toyota Motor Corp and two allied automakers unveiled a micro-sized electric van targeted at Japan's delivery industry
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Pakistan Latest: Imran Khan Arrest Fears Keep Nation on Edge
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan said he fears imminent arrest after police surrounded his home in Punjab province,
1970-01-01 08:00
Analysis-As China's yuan drops through 7 again, the dollar is in the driver's seat
By Winni Zhou and Rae Wee SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE China's heavily managed yuan has dropped to multi-month lows and breached
1970-01-01 08:00
Lyon set to miss out on Europe as new era begins
As they head into a new era off the pitch, a disappointing season on it means Lyon, formerly French football's dominant force, are set to miss...
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden arrives in Japan for G7 starting with meeting with Japan's prime minister
President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Thursday for a truncated Asia visit meant to bolster allies amid China's growing military and economic ambitions.
1970-01-01 08:00
BT will shed as many as 55,000 workers by 2030
BT Group is planning to slash up to 55,000 jobs in the next five to seven years as it turns to technology to cut costs and simplify its business.
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