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Nintendo lifts net profit forecast on weak yen, steady Switch sales
Game giant Nintendo raised its annual net profit forecast on Tuesday, saying the weak yen and steady sales of the Switch console, now in its seventh year, would boost earnings.
UBS to reward shareholders as Credit Suisse-linked losses narrow
Swiss banking giant UBS said Tuesday it would hand shareholders up to $1 billion in share buybacks as it posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss stemming from the costs of absorbing fallen rival Credit Suisse.
Gaza girl, 6, missing along with rescuers after car comes under fire
The last time six-year-old Hind Rajab was heard from, she was surrounded by dead relatives and trapped in the family's car after it came under fire in war-ravaged Gaza City.
'Missing' girls: selective abortion in Albania fuels gender gap
When Lina discovered she was pregnant with another girl, she decided to terminate the pregnancy, after her husband grew increasingly violent over the prospect of having a fourth daughter instead of a boy.
Hong Kong, Shanghai rally on China pledges but Asia markets mixed
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after Chinese authorities pledged to boost their investment as part of a drive to staunch a long-running rout, though Asian markets were mixed following a drop on Wall Street.
India's tigers climb high as climate, human pressure rises
Tigers in India have been photographed in high-altitude mountains rarely seen before, with experts suggesting relentless human pressure and a heating climate are driving them from traditional hunting grounds.
Toyota raises annual net profit forecast as chip shortage eases
Japan's Toyota raised its annual net profit forecast to a record high on Tuesday and reported strong sales in all regions in the first three quarters as the global semiconductor shortage eases.
UBS to spell out growth plan after Credit Suisse takeover
Swiss banking giant UBS will on Tuesday report its first full-year results since swallowing rival Credit Suisse, with investors keen for details on a US-centred growth strategy hinted at by the mega-bank.
Markets mixed after Wall St losses, Shanghai and Hong Kong rally
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following a drop on Wall Street, though Shanghai and Hong Kong were lifted by a pledge by authorities to boost investment in a range of stocks as they look to staunch a long-running rout.
Turkmenistan faces 'parallel reality' media landscape
"We know about Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. But we can't access them -- everything here is blocked," said Byashim Ishanguliyev, a fruit seller in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat.
Canada ice fishing season gets off to late start due to warm weather
On a frozen river in Canada, a cluster of brightly coloured cabins stand out against the white snow as vehicles crawl to and fro.
Global stocks sink as optimism dims over early rate cuts
Global stock markets mostly fell Monday after comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell doused flickering hopes that US interest rate cuts could still begin in March.
Stocks stuck in mud as early rate cut hopes fade
Global stocks were stuck in the mud on Monday following comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell which shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate reduction.
Snap lets go ten percent of staff
Social media company Snap, which runs the youth-focused Snapchat platform, on Monday said it was laying off about ten percent of its staff, joining a wave of job cuts in the tech sector.
Rapper Killer Mike arrested at Grammys after triple win
US rapper Killer Mike was arrested for misdemeanor battery at the Grammy Awards, police said Monday, after winning all three categories he was nominated for.
Stocks drift lower as early rate cut hopes fade
Global stocks mostly fell on Monday following comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell which shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate reduction.
UK trial opens into bitcoin 'inventor' claims
The trial of Craig Wright began in London on Monday, seeking to determine whether the Australian computer scientist invented bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Europe stocks rise despite blockbuster US jobs data
Europe's stock markets rose Monday as investors continued to shrug off red-hot US jobs data and comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell which shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate reduction.
OECD ups world growth forecast but sees Middle East 'risk'
The OECD raised its 2024 world economic growth forecast Monday but warned that the Middle East conflict posed a risk, with disruptions in Red Sea shipping threatening to increase consumer prices.
Turkey's January inflation piles pressure on central bank
Turkey's annual inflation rate stayed stable in January at nearly 65 percent, but month-on-month consumer price increases jumped sharply following a huge minimum wage hike, official data showed Monday.
Asia markets mixed as blockbuster US jobs batter rate cut hopes
Asian markets were mixed Monday after a forecast-busting US jobs report and comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate cut.
S. Korean court acquits Samsung chief over 2015 merger case: Yonhap
A South Korean court on Monday acquitted Samsung Electronics chief Lee Jae-yong of a raft of crimes linked to a controversial 2015 merger, the Yonhap news agency reported.
Taylor Swift: music's record-breaking, money-raking, headline-making deity
Her name is ubiquitous, her output prolific, her tour a golden goose, her every move a headline. And nearly two decades into her career, her star simply keeps rising.
Key winners for the 2024 Grammy Awards
Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift wins record fourth best album Grammy at star-studded gala
Taylor Swift made Grammys history Sunday by winning her fourth Album of the Year prize, the most of any artist -- the crowning moment of a night of electric performances and breakthrough wins.
Victoria Monet wins Grammy for Best New Artist
Victoria Monet on Sunday won the coveted Best New Artist Grammy, beating an eclectic field including Bronx rapper Ice Spice to earn the honor.
'Suspense' of slowest horse race wins new fans in Japan
Speed isn't everything at one racecourse in Japan, where the unpredictable stop-and-start drama of the world's slowest horse race has drawn new fans eager to bet on their sturdy favourite.
Asia markets take a hit as blockbuster US jobs batter rate cut hopes
Asian markets mostly fell Monday after a forecast-busting US jobs report and comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate cut.
London rally calls for release of women being held by Hamas
Several dozen people rallied in London on Sunday to draw attention to women still being held hostage by Hamas and to the issue of sexual violence.
Crack addicts dance in side show to Carnival in Brazil
Emaciated Brazilian crack addicts danced to samba music in a rundown part of Sao Paulo as a very different kind of Carnival parade filled the street.
Khan's party navigates Pakistan blackouts to keep campaign alive
Former prime minister Imran Khan's party has redefined election campaigning in Pakistan with its social media rallies and use of AI technology in a bid to sidestep a nationwide crackdown that has followed it online.
China's Tencent fires more than 120 workers for fraud
Chinese tech giant Tencent said it last year dismissed more than 120 employees for violating its anti-fraud rules, including for corruption and embezzlement.