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Shares in Chinese property giant Country Garden down sharply
Shares in Chinese property giant Country Garden plunged on Monday after it missed bond payments and warned of multibillion-dollar losses, deepening concerns over the nation's heavily indebted real estate sector. Like heavily indebted competitor Evergrande, any collapse of Country Garden would have catastrophic repercussions for the Chinese financial system and economy.
Asian markets fall on China property woes
Asian markets posted sharp losses in early Monday trade, after falls in US tech stocks and as concerns over China's property sector weigh on sentiment.
'No more water': Iraq drought claims lakeside resort
Iraqi merchant Mohamed has never seen such a grim tourist season: years of drought have shrunken the majestic Lake Habbaniyah, keeping away the holidaymakers who once flocked there during summer. "Before, we would come here and it was much better, the water was higher," said the 45-year-old merchant.
Comeback contestant Natasha Joubert crowned the new Miss SA after second time competing, Mzansi thinks show was rigged
Natasha Joubert was crowned the new Miss South Africa for 2023. However, netizens were not impressed as a fierce debate ensued over whether she deserved it.
'Barbie' retains top spot at N.American box office for fourth week
Warner Bros.' hit "Barbie" dominated North American box offices for a fourth consecutive week, industry estimates showed Sunday, as director Greta Gerwig continues to bust industry records. Last week "Oppenheimer" had been beaten by the Warner Bros. monster flick "Meg 2: The Trench," which fell to fourth this week with an estimated $12.7 million.
MISS SA Finale: 6 including Eva Modika and Tshepi Vundla get mixed reviews on red carpet, fashion designer Paledi Segapo's skirt leaves SA divided
Miss SA 2023 red carpet had Eva Modika, Tshepi Vundla and more in attendance. Briefly News snapped photos of the stars' outfits for the South African pageant.
"I am in love": Lady with pretty 1-room gets lauded for interior decor skills
A lovely lady showed off her stunning one-roomed home that many people were wowed by. The space may have been small, but it was well decorated and cared for.
Multitalented sisters aim to alleviate period poverty and menstruation shame
Two educated, multitalented sisters in Cape Town have opened up about their passion for getting rid of period poverty and the shame regarding menstruation.
Student fails past exam in hilarious TikTok video, matriculants relate to study woes
A student who failed a past exam paper laughed at herself in a TikTok video and in the process made others laugh online, particularly matrics, who related.
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