Walmart earnings boosted as discounts draw inflation-hit shoppers
The mega-retailer's inventory grew by 25 percent at the end of the second quarter from a year earlier to $59.9bn.
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Wyoming and Alaska votes test Trump power, Cheney braces for loss
Liz Cheney, Sarah Palin are among those running in Tuesday's US primaries seen as continuing test of Trump's influence.
Israel admits to Gaza raid that killed children: Report
Officials tell Haaretz Israel was behind the August 7 attack near Jabalia refugee camp, contradicting earlier claims.
First food aid shipment bound for Africa leaves Ukrainian port
UN-chartered vessel departed Pivdennyi port for Djibouti, carrying the first cargo of wheat to Africa since war began.
Fireworks warehouse blast death toll rises to 16 in Armenia
Seventeen people remain missing two days after a fireworks warehouse blast in a market in Yerevan.
Eleven convicts in Gujarat gang rape, murder cases freed in India
Convicts in the Bilkis Bano case are freed after state government approves their application for remission of sentence.
Kenyan observer group says its projections tally with official results
The election monitoring group said its independent projections corroborate official results of Kenyan presidential poll.
Last French troops leave Mali, ending nine-year deployment
France announced withdrawal in February as relations with Bamako frayed in wake of military coups in 2020 and 2021.
German fighter jets on marathon 24-hour flight to Singapore
Deployment said to demonstrate the ability of a European nation to quickly move air power to the Indo-Pacific region.
Indonesia’s Widodo hails ‘strong’ economy, rising global profile
Indonesian leader says country stands at 'pinnacle' of international leadership after winning presidency of G20.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 174
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 174th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Photos: India’s Nagas mark 75 years since declaring independence
Seeking self-rule, the Nagas announced independence a day before India in 1947 and commemorate this moment every year.
Now that Ruto is Kenya’s president-elect, what happens next?
Legal battles and political intrigue are expected in the coming days, now that William Ruto has won the Kenyan election.
Chinese survey ship docks in Sri Lanka after diplomatic standoff
Yuan Wang 5 arrives in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port after a delay amid reported concerns from India and the US.
Apple gears up for return to normal with office push
Company will require employees to work from the office at least three days a week as it gears up for September launches.
Australia PM says Morrison’s secret roles ‘undermined democracy’
Anthony Albanese seeking official legal advice after it emerges predecessor had appointed himself to a number of roles.
China imposes sanctions on seven Taiwan ‘secessionist’ officials
Beijing accuses the group of pushing independence for the island it claims as its own.
Papua New Guinea fails to end ‘evil’ of sorcery-related violence
Brutal torture and assault of women accused of witchcraft go unpunished while policies to tackle issue falter.
US Justice Dept opposes efforts to unseal Trump search affidavit
Media had sought release of affidavit the government submitted when it requested search warrant for Donald Trump's home.
Mexico: More flooding complicates effort to rescue trapped miners
Several hundred rescuers are trying to save 10 workers trapped for days after a coal mine collapsed in northern Mexico.