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Who is Ghanaian singer Fantana? Diamond's alleged girlfriend
Fantana is an American-born Ghanaian singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. Read more to discover how she got her stage name and her new reality television show.
Johannesburg thieves steel wheels from overturned car in Yeoville after motorist flees accident scene
A vehicle was left unattended after the driver lost control and it overturned in Yeoville, Johannesburg. The wheels where stripped off the vehicle by thieves.
What does James Taylor's daughter Sarah Maria Taylor do?
James Taylor's daughter, Sarah Maria Taylor, has followed in her famous father's footsteps and has become a successful musician. Here is her detailed biography.
China steps up response to US chip moves but economic reality limits how far
Beijing's restrictions on American chipmaker Micron in retaliation to sweeping US chip curbs marks a major step up in its response to Washington's pressure and could open the door for further measures in the geopolitical standoff, analysts say.
Brazil's Indigenous peoples ministry could see key powers curbed
Brazil's congress could strip the ministries of environment and Indigenous peoples of key functions, their heads warned Wednesday. The initiative to create a Ministry of Indigenous Peoples was welcomed by environmentalists, who consider Indigenous reserves an important tool against deforestation and climate change.
Most markets down as US debt impasse sparks Fitch ratings warning
Most Asian equities sank Thursday on fears of a US default as the struggle to hammer out a debt deal led Fitch to warn the country's gold-plated credit rating was at risk. On Wednesday, the uncertainty led Fitch to put the country's AAA-ranked credit on "rating watch negative".
US, Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure
State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks, the United States, its Western allies and Microsoft said Wednesday while warning that similar espionage attacks could be occurring globally. They said a "state-sponsored cyber actor" from China was behind Volt Typhoon and that the hacking was likely occurring globally.
Singapore economy beats estimates but govt warns of global risks
Singapore's economy posted better-than-expected results in the first quarter of 2023, official data showed Thursday, but the government warned that the global outlook remains gloomy. It warned, however: "Downside risks in the global economy have risen."
US warned debt standoff could hit credit rating
Ratings agency Fitch put the United States on notice Wednesday that its perfect credit rating could be jeopardized if the White House and Republican opposition fail to overcome their impasse on raising the nation's borrowing limit, a week before a key deadline.
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