China’s Golden Week travel boom masks a bruising price war
Tourists visit the Confucius Temple market area in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, on Oct. 1, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing
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Revealed: How long it will take to turn Woollahra into a train station housing hub
First the government defended not including Edgecliff in its transport-oriented development plan. Then it had another idea.Source – Theage
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Hang Seng Bank shares jump 30% on parent HSBC’s privatization bid, valuing it at over $37 billion
Two HSBC bank logos are displayed on an office building in Mexico City, Mexico, July 25, 2025. Henry Romero |
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Factories lead push to recycle plastic waste
Petrochemical factories want to promote a circular economy by stepping up efforts to recycle plastic waste, says the Federation of
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Russia hosts Taliban delegation and warns against foreign military presence in Afghanistan
MOSCOW: Russia hosted a delegation of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government Tuesday and issued a strong warning against a foreign military
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Putin says Russia has captured nearly 5,000 square km in Ukraine this year
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russian forces had captured almost 5,000 square km (1,930 square miles)
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Why are CT Medicaid costs rising? GOP wants auditors to find out
CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support.Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. Minority Republicans in
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Australia news LIVE: Australian activists released from Israeli jail and deported to Jordan; Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Egypt
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.Source – Theage
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Spot gold prices hit $4,000 for the first time as global uncertainty fuels safe-haven demand
In 2025, the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Hong Kong is $2,421. Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Spot
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Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
The US government shutdown is likely to have a minimal impact on the Thai stock market, which bounced back to
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