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    Evergrande seeks to reassure retail investors as key debt deadline looms

    China · 5:05 AM UTC

    China Evergrande Group will make it a top priority to help retail investors redeem their investment products sold by the indebted property giant, its chairman said, as uncertainty looms over interest payment due for a dollar bond on Thursday.

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    Alaska, overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, adopts crisis standards for hospitals
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    Exclusive: Echoes, uncertainty as Afghan pilots await U.S. help in Tajikistan
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    U.S. business optimism in China rebounds to pre-trade war levels -survey
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    Australia says will be patient on rebuilding ties with France
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    U.S. FDA clears Pfizer COVID-19 booster for older and at-risk Americans
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    Under pressure, U.S. donates half billion more COVID-19 vaccine doses to world
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    Asia Pacific · 2:49 AM UTC

    Melbourne braces for anti-lockdown protests as daily cases hit pandemic high

    Police in Melbourne prepared for a fourth day of anti-lockdown protests on Thursday and a vaccination hub in the city closed after protesters allegedly abused staff, while COVID-19 cases across the state of Victoria hit a daily record.

    Asia Pacific
    Taiwan says 'risk' to its Trans-Pacific trade pact bid if China joins first
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    Japan pub-chain leader urges new PM to help eateries hit by COVID-19
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    Amazon's cloud unit to create data centres, 1,000 jobs in New Zealand
    Asia Pacific
    S.Korea urges more testing over fear of holiday COVID-19 surge

    China

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    Evergrande's second-biggest shareholder plans to sell entire stake
    China
    China Evergrande chairman says to ensure home deliveries and wealth products redemption
    China
    European business group calls for China to end self-reliance strategy
    China
    China senior diplomat says economic sanctions on Afghanistan must end

    United States

    United States
    Florida to consider near-ban on abortion similar to Texas' new law
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    Republicans see opportunity in U.S. debt-ceiling standoff
    United States
    As Petito case captivates U.S., missing Native women ignored
    United States
    Alaska, overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, adopts crisis standards for hospitals

    Business

    Business
    Fed signals bond-buying taper coming 'soon,' rate hike next year
    Business
    Supply chain snarls could cost automakers $210 billion this year, forecast finds
    Business
    Boeing lifts China jet demand estimate over two decades to $1.47 trln
    Business
    California governor signs legislation to protect warehouse workers

    Health

    Health
    U.S. FDA clears Pfizer COVID-19 booster for older and at-risk Americans
    Health
    S.Korea urges more testing over fear of holiday COVID-19 surge
    Health
    Alaska, overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, adopts crisis standards for hospitals
    Health
    Melbourne braces for anti-lockdown protests as daily cases hit pandemic high

    Environment

    Environment
    New WHO air-quality guidelines aim to cut deaths linked to fossil fuels
    Environment
    South Africa adopts more ambitious emissions target before climate summit
    Environment
    U.S. EPA weighs regulation of chemical recycling
    Environment
    EXCLUSIVE Biden administration mulls big cuts to biofuel mandates in win for oil industry -document

    Technology

    Technology
    U.S. court orders Facebook to release records of anti-Rohingya content for genocide case
    Technology
    Intel, Apple to be among attendees of White House meeting on chip shortage
    Technology
    Australia's Commonwealth Bank mocks Apple's 'pro-competition' claim
    Technology
    SoftBank-backed Oyo to file for $1.2 bln IPO next week - source

    Middle East

    Middle East
    Bill to provide $1 billion for Israel Iron Dome system introduced in U.S. Congress
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    Saudi king tells U.N. kingdom supports efforts to prevent nuclear Iran
    Middle East
    UK's Truss urges Iran to return to nuclear deal negotiations in Vienna -UK government spokesman
    Middle East
    Syria sees spike in COVID-19 cases as fears grow of new wave

    Europe

    Europe
    French envoy to return to U.S. after fence-mending Biden-Macron call
    Europe
    Australia says will be patient on rebuilding ties with France
    Europe
    'Very clear intent' by Iran to return to nuclear talks, Ireland says
    Europe
    U.S., Russian military chiefs meet in Helsinki for six hours

    Energy

    Energy
    Sun cable to invest $2.5 bln in Indonesia for solar power project - CEO

    Sun cable, an Australian-Singapore energy venture, will invest $2.5 billion in Indonesia as part of a solar power project, its chief executive officer said on Thursday.

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    Canada fossil fuel workers want victorious Trudeau to keep retraining pledge
    Energy
    Australia sues Neoen for lack of power from its Tesla battery reserve
    Energy
    Exxon, Chevron conceal payments to some governments -watchdog

    Americas

    Americas
    Some Haitians at U.S. border released, others deported as pressure builds on Biden
    Americas
    Amid U.S. border crackdown, some Haitian migrants seek asylum in Mexico
    Americas
    Americas health agency sees COVID outbreaks continuing into 2022
    Americas
    Mexico reports people-smuggling surge amid jump in migration

    Sustainable Business

    Sustainable Business
    World's beautiful, Airbus says as air industry sets out green goals
    Sustainable Business
    EXCLUSIVE Biden administration mulls big cuts to biofuel mandates in win for oil industry -document
    Sustainable Business
    South Africa adopts more ambitious emissions target before climate summit
    Sustainable Business
    EXCLUSIVE White House backs plan for renewable energy industry tax partnerships

    Sports

    Sports
    USOPC will require COVID-19 vaccine for all US athletes at Beijing Games
    Sports
    Pele sings for Santos as recovery continues
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    Osaka confirms withdrawal from Indian Wells
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    British PM Johnson asks Australia to help resolve Ashes stand-off

    Lifestyle

    Lifestyle
    Britney Spears' attorney proposes that her conservatorship end this fall
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    Johnny Depp decries 'cancel culture' before receiving San Sebastian's top prize
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    New 'Succession' season asks: Is Kendall 'a visionary or a madman'?
    Lifestyle
    Fashion label Valentino makes $690 hoodie to support COVID-19 vaccine

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