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Oil rises further above $100, most Asian stocks fall as Iran war rages

Oil rises further above $100, most Asian stocks fall as Iran war rages

Oil prices jumped further above $100 Monday and Asian stocks mostly fell as the Iran war moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

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Blasts rock Kyiv in rare daytime Russian attack: AFP

Blasts rock Kyiv in rare daytime Russian attack: AFP

Explosions rang out over the Ukrainian capital on Monday and AFP journalists witnessed air defence batteries fending off a barrage of Russian projectiles during a rare daytime attack on Kyiv.

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Israel announces Lebanon ground assault against Hezbollah

Israel announces Lebanon ground assault against Hezbollah

Israel said Monday it had launched ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon while US President Donald Trump piled pressure on world powers to help reopen the vital shipping lane choked off by Iranian attacks.

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AI to drive growth despite geopolitics, Taiwan's Foxconn says

AI to drive growth despite geopolitics, Taiwan's Foxconn says

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Monday said it expected the booming market for artificial intelligence servers to drive growth this year, despite volatility caused by global conflict.

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Indonesia police seek four suspects for acid attack on activist

Indonesia police seek four suspects for acid attack on activist

Indonesian police are hunting for four people wanted for an acid attack that maimed an activist critical of the military's growing role in government, an official said Monday.

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Iranian protesters fled 'hell' at home, watch war from exile

Iranian protesters fled 'hell' at home, watch war from exile

Iranian activist Farhad Sheikhi fights back tears as he recalls the crack of gunfire and his fellow protesters falling under a hail of bullets. Now, having fled to Iraq, he watches from afar as American and Israeli strikes pound his country.

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Oil rises further above $100, stocks mixed as Iran war rages

Oil rises further above $100, stocks mixed as Iran war rages

Oil prices rose further above $100 a barrel Monday and stocks fluctuated as the Iran war moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

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'Rein in your heart': I.Coast women trapped by divorce taboo

'Rein in your heart': I.Coast women trapped by divorce taboo

Josy's life was turned upside down three years ago when she discovered that her husband had racked up crippling debts and was cheating on her.

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Five top moments from the Oscars

Five top moments from the Oscars

This year's Oscars saw "One Battle After Another" cap its outstanding awards season by taking home the night's top prize for best picture, as "Sinners" also won big.

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Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation

Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation

Jane had been bleeding heavily for days before finally seeking help, not from a hospital but from the man who sold her the pills meant to end her six-week pregnancy.

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