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(250220) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Japan's head coach Funakoshi Yuzo instructs during the Group D match between Japan...
(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF-ATTU ASIAN CUP-MEN'S SINGLES (CN)
(250220) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Shinozuka Hiroto celebrates scoring during the men's singles Group 1 match between...
North Korea criticizes US over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — North Korean state media on Thursday criticized the United States for a nuclear submarine deal with Australia...
Indian stocks open in red amid concerns over global trade tensions
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): The bears are continuously pulling the Indian markets down as the Nifty, and Sensex...
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(250219) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chen Xingtong of China serves during the women's singles group 4 match against Doo...
(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-TABLE TENNIS-34TH ITTF-ATTU ASIAN CUP-MEN'S SINGLES (CN)
(250219) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Huang Youzheng of China hits a return during the men's singles Group 4 match against...
(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-AFC U20-JAPAN-THAILAND(CN)
(250214) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Players vie for the ball the Group D match between Japan and Thailand at the AFC U20...
(SP)CHINA-HARBIN-ASIAN WINTER GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY(CN)
(250214) -- HARBIN, Feb. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform prior to the closing ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin,...
(SP)CHINA-HARBIN-ASIAN WINTER GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-MEN'S GOLD MEDAL MATCH(CN)
(250214) -- HARBIN, Feb. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists, players of Kazakhstan pose for photo at the victory ceremoy for the men's...
(SP)CHINA-HARBIN-ASIAN WINTER GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-MEN(CN)\
(250214) -- HARBIN, Feb. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Kirill Panyukov (front) of Kazakhstan competes during the men's ice hockey gold medal...
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(250219) -- TOKYO, Feb. 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Participants visit a booth during a dialogue on promoting people-to-people and cultural...
High level committee under chairmanship of Amit Shah approves Rs 1554.99 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to five states
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Japan reports 2.8 trillion yen trade deficit in January
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Despite opening in green after eight trading sessions, Indian markets are still under pressure of FPIs selling
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Japan approves new climate, energy and industry policies through 2040
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"Nothing serious...": Manu Bhaker speaks on elbow issues
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Early upsets abound in opening round in Dubai
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"My 90-year-old mother got emotional...": Nita Ambani shares her mom's priceless reaction to her participation at Harvard Indian Conference 2025
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Global benchmarks trade mixed as investors continue to eye Trump
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India auto component industry, with its small market share, may not face brunt of US reciprocal tariffs: Report
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Nifty Sensex decline in opening because of persistent FPI selling & weak corporate earnings
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Taiwan's Foreign Minister appreciates counterparts from US, Japan and South Korea for supporting Taiwan's int'l participation
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India, Japan to conduct 6th edition of joint military exercise Dharma Guardian
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): The Indian Army will conduct the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian...
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New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): The Indian Army will conduct the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian...
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