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Bencic surprises herself as Tokyo win brings 10th title
Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it crawls toward Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it crawls toward Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa was cutting a deadly path through the Caribbean on Sunday, strengthening into a Category 3 storm as it crawled along a worryingly slow course toward Jamaica and the island of Hispaniola.

October 26, 2025

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India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve
India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve

India and China resume direct flights on Sunday after a five-year suspension, a move important both for trade and a symbolic step as Asia's giants cautiously rebuild relations.

October 26, 2025

Bencic overpowers Noskova in Tokyo for 10th WTA title
Bencic overpowers Noskova in Tokyo for 10th WTA title

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic won her second title of the year after beating the Czech Republic's Linda Noskova 6-2, 6-3 in the Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo on Sunday.

October 26, 2025

Red-carpet welcome for Trump in Malaysia as key Asian tour gets underway
Red-carpet welcome for Trump in Malaysia as key Asian tour gets underway

US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

October 26, 2025

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Venezuela vows to protect its coast from US covert ops
Venezuela vows to protect its coast from US covert ops

Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said Saturday the country is conducting military exercises to protect its coast against any potential "covert operations" as the United States expands its regional military presence.

October 26, 2025

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Global race for rare earths comes to Kenya's Mrima Hill
Global race for rare earths comes to Kenya's Mrima Hill

Division and suspicion have gripped five villages near Kenya's coast as global powers from the United States to China eye a forest that is rich in rare earths -- minerals vital to high-tech and low-carbon industries.

October 26, 2025