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TikTok plans 2 more European data centers amid data privacy concerns
TikTok also is in talks to set up a third European data center, without specifying a location
 "TikTok plans 2 more European data centers amid data privacy concerns")
Russia, China and S Africa to begin naval drills off Indian Ocean coast
The 10 days of exercises, named Mosi II, will coincide with the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24
 "Russia, China and S Africa to begin naval drills off Indian Ocean coast")
Over 33 million kids vaccinated against polio in southern Africa: WHO
More than 33 mn children in several southern African countries have been vaccinated against polio, part of ongoing efforts to eradicate the infectious paralytic disease
 "Over 33 million kids vaccinated against polio in southern Africa: WHO")
Sticky inflation pushes Wall Street toward weekly losses, rate hikes fears
In Asian trading, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell 0.7 per cent to 27,513.13 and the Kospi in South Korea sank 1 per cent to 2,450.20
 "Sticky inflation pushes Wall Street toward weekly losses, rate hikes fears")
Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkiye, Syria earthquake
The death toll is certain to increase further as search teams retrieve more bodies amid the devastation
 "Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkiye, Syria earthquake")
Turkish Earthquake: Millions of victims sleep in trains, tents, greenhouses
Massive earthquake displaced millions of people in Turkiye and Syria, many struggling to fulfill basic needs and some are bedding down in tents, factories, train cars, and greenhouses
 "Turkish Earthquake: Millions of victims sleep in trains, tents, greenhouses")
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to visit India for G20 finance meetings
Janet Yellen will travel to India next week to attend Group of 20 finance minister meetings in Bengaluru and will address the global economic impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
 "US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to visit India for G20 finance meetings")
Thousands of flights to and from German airports cancelled as staff strikes
Thousands of flights to and from German airports were cancelled Friday as workers walked out to press their demands for inflation-busting pay increases
 "Thousands of flights to and from German airports cancelled as staff strikes")
Here are key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria earthquake
The death toll is certain to increase further as search teams retrieve more bodies amid the devastation
Tokyo Olympic bribery trial opens; accused Shinichi Uneo accepts guilt
Ueno is accused of paying nearly 15 million yen ($110,000) to Haruyuki Takahashi, a former executive at ad giant Dentsu, who wielded powerful influence in selecting sponsors for the 2020 Games
 "Tokyo Olympic bribery trial opens; accused Shinichi Uneo accepts guilt")
NZ cyclone fatalities reach 8; widespread flooding, landslides reported
Police report that there are 4,549 persons reported as uncontactable
 "NZ cyclone fatalities reach 8; widespread flooding, landslides reported")
Taiwan reports Chinese weather balloon found in northern city of Taiyuan
Taiwan's Defence Ministry says a Chinese weather balloon landed on one of its outlying islands, amid U.S. accusations that such craft have been dispatched worldwide to spy on Washington and its allies
 "Taiwan reports Chinese weather balloon found in northern city of Taiyuan")
S Korea, US to hold simulated drill to prevent North Korea's use of nukes
South Korean and United States militaries will hold a tabletop exercise at the Pentagon next week to hone their joint response to a potential use of nuclear weapons by North Korea, Seoul officials
 "S Korea, US to hold simulated drill to prevent North Korea's use of nukes")
Australian govts agree on 50-50 funding split for 2032 Brisbane Olympics
The federal and the Queensland state government have agreed on an almost 50-50 funding split to build or remodel venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
 "Australian govts agree on 50-50 funding split for 2032 Brisbane Olympics")
Iran sees widespread protests in weeks over govt's execution of two men
The demonstrations, marking 40 days since Iran executed two men on charges related to the protests, show the continuing anger in the country
 "Iran sees widespread protests in weeks over govt's execution of two men")
US President Biden takes new steps to address racial inequality in govt
The new order also directs federal agencies to have equity teams and name senior leaders who would be accountable for increasing equity and addressing bias
 "US President Biden takes new steps to address racial inequality in govt")
Airbus sees profit boost this year, but defense and space challenges
Airbus is urging stepped-up European cooperation to ensure the continent's security and future access to space after a year that saw the company suffer fallout from Russia's war in Ukraine
 "Airbus sees profit boost this year, but defense and space challenges")
China, Iran urge Afghanistan to end work related restrictions on women
China and Iran have urged mutual neighbour Afghanistan to end restrictions on women's work and education
France prepares for 5th day of nationwide protests against pension reform
This latest round is expected to be less disruptive that on previous occasions, with the Paris Metro working normally and most schools unaffected
 "France prepares for 5th day of nationwide protests against pension reform")
Turkey quake revives longstanding debate over nuclear plant being built
A devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkiye and neighbouring Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in neighbouring Cyprus about a large nuclear power station
 "Turkey quake revives longstanding debate over nuclear plant being built")