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How the US will choose its next president: Election process explained

The upcoming US presidential election is shaping up to be a historic battle, with ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris emerging as the primary contenders

China's market regulator says Alibaba completed 3-yr 'rectification' period

In 2021, the regulator slapped a record $2.75 billion fine on the e-commerce giant for abusing its market position by forcing merchants on its platforms not to work with rival platforms

Inflation fell to 2.2% in Europe, clearing way for ECB's Sept rate cut

The monthly figure is now close to the ECB's target of 2 per cent, the level considered best for the economy, now the bank is responsible for maintaining stable prices

China lacks ability to fully invade, but has other options: Taiwan military

China's aim with the drills was to practice cutting off communication with the outside world and blockade Taiwan, and boarding foreign cargo ships is an option China could take

'Watching him closely': Donald Trump warns Mark Zuckerberg of lifetime jail

Donald Trump writes a warning to Meta CEO in his unreleased book titled 'Save America'. The book is a collection of pictures, anecdotes and events from his presidential campaigns and term in office

Doc charged in Matthew Perry death case to appear in court after plea deal

Dr Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors earlier this month and would be the third person to plead guilty

Bangladesh yearns for new political force post 'Monsoon Revolution'

After unprecedented anti-government protests that peaked on August 5, Hasina, 76, resigned as prime minister and fled to India

US Presidential elections: Trump, Georgia's Republican governor make peace

The effort to make the peace between Donald Trump and Georgia's powerful Republican governor began in a sprawling neo-Victorian mansion in the exclusive Atlanta enclave of Buckhead.

Slow tropical storm dumps rain around Tokyo after flooding southern Japan

Flooding was reported in a number of areas in Kanagawa prefecture, west of Tokyo, where floodwater blocked roads, stalling vehicles

US elections: America ready to turn page on Trump, says Kamala Harris

She eluded questions about Trump's claims over her racial identity, calling those a part of the same old tired playbook

US diplomat Jake Sullivan meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

US National Security Adviser Sullivan described the Beijing trip as a true working visit

Russia payment hurdles with China partners intensified in August: Report

Russian companies, officials for a few months have pointed to delays in transactions after Chinese banks tightened compliance following Western threats of secondary sanctions for dealing with Russia

Uber CEO says growth in South Korea promising despite 'underdog' status

Uber first entered the South Korean market in 2013, but pulled out due to regulations that only allow companies with taxi licenses to offer ride services

Elon Musk, Tesla beat suit over promoting Dogecoin 'pyramid scheme'

A New York federal judge dismissed the claims on Thursday, finding that Musk's statements were 'aspirational' rather than 'factual and susceptible to being falsified'

Boeing's uncrewed Starliner capsule could return by late next week: Nasa

Last week, the space agency said its two astronauts who flew to the International Space Station (ISS) in the Starliner in June will return to Earth in a SpaceX vehicle early next year

Houthi video shows rebels planting bombs on tanker, risking oil spill

The blasts capped the most-serious attack in weeks by the Houthis in their campaign disrupting the $1 trillion

Asian shares set for solid monthly gain, dollar dips on US rate cut bets

Solid growth and resilience in the world's largest economy trumped investors' disappointment on Nvidia's underwhelming results

Trump asks court to intervene in hush money case in bid to delay sentencing

Trump was convicted in state court in Manhattan in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a payment

Here's why Bangladesh's new govt can't afford to let chaos, extremism reign

Any expression of concern about Bangladesh's path causes some, particularly in the country's active and vocal diaspora, to fume

Musk's clash with Brazil deepens, risking shut down of X and Starlink

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes is spearheading efforts to combat fake news and hate speech in Brazil