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China backs Nigeria’s push for modern, fully digitalised ports
China has pledged strong technical and diplomatic support to help Nigeria modernise its seaports, drawing on its experience operating 52 fully automated ports.
Mohbad’s widow takes legal action to safeguard late singer’s estate, fans react: “DNA is needed first”
Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, widow of late singer Mohbad, took legal action to protect his estate from unauthorised claims. Fans reacted to her court proceedings.
China likely to bid on building new Panama Canal ports
China is among parties interested in bidding to build two new ports on the Panama Canal, its administrator said Tuesday, despite US talk of retaking control of the vital trade route. The Panama Canal Authority, which has begun meeting with interested parties ahead of the bidding process, plans to award contracts for the two terminals in late 2026 and begin operations in 2029.
Pele's brand acquired by family business of Neymar Jr.
Iconic footballer Pele's brand came under the ownership of another prominent Brazilian athlete, Neymar Santos Jr., after the company owned by his father said Tuesday it had bought the rights to use it. Neymar Santos Sr., owner of NR Sports, announced the news at the Pele Museum in Santos, the coastal Brazilian city made famous by the legendary late player.
The AI boom hits a crossroads in 2026
After three years of breakneck growth and soaring valuations, the AI industry enters 2026 with some of the euphoria giving way to tough questions. Anthropic founder Dario Amodei contends the next level of AI could debut in 2026 and become smarter than Nobel Prize winners.
Asian stocks extend global rally as data boost rate cut hopes
Asia extended a global equities rally Wednesday after another round of tepid US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month.
How China leveraged its rare earths dominance over the US
China's stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation -- is the result of a decades-long drive, now giving Beijing crucial leverage in its trade war with the United States.
UK to unveil tax-raising budget
Britain's centre-left Labour government is set to unveil a tax-raising budget Wednesday to curb debt and fund public services, while aiming to reassure financial markets and voters alike. Reeves hiked a tax on businesses in her inaugural budget last year -- a move that has been blamed for Britain's weak economic growth.
Estevao joins Mbappe and Haaland on Champions League list after goal vs Barcelona
Estevao joins Mbappé and Haaland as the third teenager to score in his first three UEFA Champions League starts after his brilliant goal against Barcelona.
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