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Arizona targets Chinese retailer Temu in data privacy lawsuit

Arizona targets Chinese retailer Temu in data privacy lawsuit

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Tuesday that Arizona is the latest state to sue Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc. over allegations that the Chinese online retailer is ste...

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Myanmar opium production hits highest level in 10 years

Myanmar opium production hits highest level in 10 years

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar surged to its highest level in a decade this year as the nation engaged in a civil war remains one of the world’s primary suppliers...

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Asian shares are mixed and US futures gain after Wall Street steadies

Asian shares are mixed and US futures gain after Wall Street steadies

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after stocks on Wall Street held steadier as both bond yields and bitcoin stabilized. U.S. futures rose and oil prices edged higher. Tokyo’s Nikke...

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Putin’s visit highlights India’s oil imports in the face of US sanctions

Putin’s visit highlights India’s oil imports in the face of US sanctions

NEW DELHI (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in India this week for a summit aimed at deepening economic, defense and energy ties, a visit that will also test New Delhi’s efforts to b...

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Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say

Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard. Deaths ...

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Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30

Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s transport ministry said Wednesday that the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume Dec. 30, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet t...

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