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Edoardo Molinari named European vice-captain for Ryder Cup

Edoardo Molinari named European vice-captain for Ryder Cup

Italian Edoardo Molinari will be vice-captain to Europe skipper Luke Donald for a third successive Ryder Cup next year in Ireland, the European Tour announced Thursday. Molinari and his use of statistical analysis were key to Europe's triumphs under Donald in the 2023 matches in Rome and

Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban

Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban

Indonesia issued a second round of summons letters on Thursday to Google and Meta for allegedly flouting a days-old ban on social media access for under-16s. The Communication and Digital Ministry said it had "issued a second summons letter to Google (YouTube) and Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads)

France considers reform for New Caledonia

France considers reform for New Caledonia

France's parliament on Thursday rejected a law to grant New Caledonia partial statehood, a reform the government hoped would bring stability to the overseas territory. Here's what to know. - Where is New Caledonia? - New Caledonia, an archipelago that is home to some 270,000 people, lies

French President Macron lands in South Korea after Japan visit

French President Macron lands in South Korea after Japan visit

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday after visiting fellow US ally Japan, where he praised Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran war. Macron's two-day itinerary includes a summit with President Lee Jae Myung

India's says defence exports hit 'all-time high' of $4 bn

India's says defence exports hit 'all-time high' of $4 bn

India's defence exports "skyrocketed" to an all-time high of more than $4 billion in the last fiscal year, as it looks to boost its arms manufacturing sector, the government said Thursday. The figures mark a rise of more than 60 percent from 2024, the defence

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: - China fuel surcharges - Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday. Air China, China Southern and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines said in statements that they will increase

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Hezbollah claims attacks - Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said its fighters launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Thursday, targeting troops and a village. The Israeli military's Home Front Command said air raid sirens were activated across the