Ambitious Australia aims to be number one rugby nation in the world by 2029 — Dec 10th, 2024

Rugby Australia released an ambitious strategy document on Tuesday with the bold aim of becoming the top rugby nation in the world over the next five years....

Morning Bid: China inflation, global political uncertainty bubbling up — Dec 8th, 2024

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets....

India's Tata Motors to hike prices by up to 3% from January — Dec 9th, 2024

Indian carmaker Tata Motors said on Monday it will hike prices of its cars, including electric vehicles, by up to 3% from January, joining a slew of automakers that raised prices to battle rising costs....

Syrian protesters topple Hafez al-Assad statue, residents and activists say — Dec 7th, 2024

Protesters brought down the statue of the late father of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a main square in Jermana suburb, nearly ten kilometers from the centre of Damascus, a witness and activists told Reuters....

India's M&M renames electric car amid aviation giant IndiGo's trademark challenge — Dec 7th, 2024

India's Mahindra and Mahindra said on Saturday it would rename its latest electric car, a significant move after aviation market leader IndiGo sued the automaker for use of its call sign and widely used brand name "6E"....

UN refugee chief urges patience as Syrian refugees weigh options — Dec 9th, 2024

The U.N. refugee chief on Monday called for patience as millions of Syrian refugees displaced by the 13-year civil war weigh a possible return to the country after the toppling of autocratic president Bashar al-Assad....

Bowl schedule finalized: 47 games set for coming weeks — Dec 9th, 2024

All eyes will be on the College Football Playoff in the coming weeks, but when the selection committee finalized the playoff bracket Sunday, it allowed the rest of the bowls to slot teams into their games as well....

Syria's Assad and his family are in Moscow after Russia granted them asylum, say Russian news agencies — Dec 8th, 2024

Syria's Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia and have been granted asylum by the Russian authorities, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday, citing a Kremlin source....

India's M&M renames electric car amid aviation giant IndiGo's trademark challenge — Dec 7th, 2024

India's Mahindra and Mahindra said on Saturday it would rename its latest electric car, a significant move after aviation market leader IndiGo sued the automaker for use of its call sign and widely used brand name "6E"....

Fitch affirms Ukraine's 'RD' rating as war with Russia drags on — Dec 7th, 2024

Fitch credit rating agency on Friday affirmed Ukraine's long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at 'RD' as its war with Russia drags past the 33-month mark....

Tulane extends contract of head coach Jon Sumrall — Dec 9th, 2024

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has reached an agreement with the school on a contract extension after leading the Green Wave to the conference championship game in his first season....

Fitch affirms Ukraine's 'RD' rating as war with Russia drags on — Dec 7th, 2024

Fitch credit rating agency on Friday affirmed Ukraine's long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at 'RD' as its war with Russia drags past the 33-month mark....

Former Campari CEO joins Cygnet Gin as partner and chairman — Dec 9th, 2024

Former Campari's Chief Executive Matteo Fantacchiotti, who left the helm of the Italian spirits group in September, has joined Cygnet Gin as a partner and chairman, the recently launched gin brand said on Monday....

Japan's bankruptcies set to hit 11-year high in 2024, data shows — Dec 9th, 2024

Japan's bankruptcy filings this year are set to surpass 10,000 and hit the highest since 2013, private-sector data by Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) showed on Monday, ahead of a closely watched central bank meeting next week....

Tulane extends contract of head coach Jon Sumrall — Dec 9th, 2024

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has reached an agreement with the school on a contract extension after leading the Green Wave to the conference championship game in his first season....

Syrian protesters topple Hafez al-Assad statue, residents and activists say — Dec 7th, 2024

Protesters brought down the statue of the late father of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a main square in Jermana suburb, nearly ten kilometers from the centre of Damascus, a witness and activists told Reuters....

Syrian protesters topple Hafez al-Assad statue, residents and activists say — Dec 7th, 2024

Protesters brought down the statue of the late father of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a main square in Jermana suburb, nearly ten kilometers from the centre of Damascus, a witness and activists told Reuters....

Assad's fall followed years of bloodshed and division — Dec 8th, 2024

The sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad's rule over Syria marks the culmination of a nearly 14-year rebellion and a key moment in a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands of people, displaced half the population and drew in outside powers....

India's Reliance seeks up to $3 bln loan for debt refinancing, Bloomberg News reports — Dec 10th, 2024

India's Reliance Industries is in talks with banks for a loan of as much as $3 billion to refinance debt that is due next year, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter....

Capitals look to continue road success at Montreal — Dec 7th, 2024

The Washington Capitals will go for a sweep of their quick trip across the border when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night....

Fitch affirms Ukraine's 'RD' rating as war with Russia drags on — Dec 7th, 2024

Fitch credit rating agency on Friday affirmed Ukraine's long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at 'RD' as its war with Russia drags past the 33-month mark....

India's Reliance seeks up to $3 bln loan for debt refinancing, Bloomberg News reports — Dec 10th, 2024

India's Reliance Industries is in talks with banks for a loan of as much as $3 billion to refinance debt that is due next year, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter....

Capitals look to continue road success at Montreal — Dec 7th, 2024

The Washington Capitals will go for a sweep of their quick trip across the border when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night....

Fitch affirms Ukraine's 'RD' rating as war with Russia drags on — Dec 7th, 2024

Fitch credit rating agency on Friday affirmed Ukraine's long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at 'RD' as its war with Russia drags past the 33-month mark....

How stars aligned for Syria's rebels to oust Assad — Dec 8th, 2024

They sensed an opportunity about six months ago when they felt they received Turkey's tacit approval for a major offensive, two sources said....

Attorney for Sean 'Diddy' Combs accusers sues law firm Quinn Emanuel — Dec 6th, 2024

A lawyer representing alleged victims of Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a lawsuit accusing U.S. law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan of harassing his colleagues, his clients and his family on behalf of an unidentified celebrity allegedly tied to the incarcerated media mogul....

India's Tata Motors to hike prices by up to 3% from January — Dec 9th, 2024

Indian carmaker Tata Motors said on Monday it will hike prices of its cars, including electric vehicles, by up to 3% from January, joining a slew of automakers that raised prices to battle rising costs....

Capitals look to continue road success at Montreal — Dec 7th, 2024

The Washington Capitals will go for a sweep of their quick trip across the border when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night....

Real Madrid back to winning ways with 3-2 victory at Atalanta — Dec 10th, 2024

Real Madrid got a much-needed 3-2 Champions League win at Atalanta on Tuesday thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham as the holders snapped a two-game losing run in the competition....

ANZ's new CEO has his hands partly tied — Dec 9th, 2024

Spare a thought for Nuno Matos. Right after ANZ revealed on Monday that it had hired HSBC's former global head of wealth and personal banking division as its next CEO, shareholders wiped 3% off the stock of Australia's second-largest lender by assets. At least Matos knows they don't have u...

UN refugee chief urges patience as Syrian refugees weigh options — Dec 9th, 2024

The U.N. refugee chief on Monday called for patience as millions of Syrian refugees displaced by the 13-year civil war weigh a possible return to the country after the toppling of autocratic president Bashar al-Assad....

Ambitious Australia aims to be number one rugby nation in the world by 2029 — Dec 10th, 2024

Rugby Australia released an ambitious strategy document on Tuesday with the bold aim of becoming the top rugby nation in the world over the next five years....

Syrian protesters topple Hafez al-Assad statue, residents and activists say — Dec 7th, 2024

Protesters brought down the statue of the late father of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a main square in Jermana suburb, nearly ten kilometers from the centre of Damascus, a witness and activists told Reuters....

Fact Check: Report on Lufthansa firing pilot over ‘chemtrails’ is satire — Dec 9th, 2024

A spoof news report about German airline Lufthansa firing a pilot for refusing to spray toxic “chemtrails” has been shared by some social media users as an authentic video report....

Bowl schedule finalized: 47 games set for coming weeks — Dec 9th, 2024

All eyes will be on the College Football Playoff in the coming weeks, but when the selection committee finalized the playoff bracket Sunday, it allowed the rest of the bowls to slot teams into their games as well....

Real Madrid heading for Champions League playoffs says Ancelotti — Dec 9th, 2024

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his side won't secure a top-eight finish in the 36-team Champions League table and will have to go through a two-legged knockout playoff round for a chance to reach the last 16....

Attorney for Sean 'Diddy' Combs accusers sues law firm Quinn Emanuel — Dec 6th, 2024

A lawyer representing alleged victims of Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a lawsuit accusing U.S. law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan of harassing his colleagues, his clients and his family on behalf of an unidentified celebrity allegedly tied to the incarcerated media mogul....

Capitals look to continue road success at Montreal — Dec 7th, 2024

The Washington Capitals will go for a sweep of their quick trip across the border when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night....

Fact Check: Report on Lufthansa firing pilot over ‘chemtrails’ is satire — Dec 9th, 2024

A spoof news report about German airline Lufthansa firing a pilot for refusing to spray toxic “chemtrails” has been shared by some social media users as an authentic video report....

Real Madrid heading for Champions League playoffs says Ancelotti — Dec 9th, 2024

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his side won't secure a top-eight finish in the 36-team Champions League table and will have to go through a two-legged knockout playoff round for a chance to reach the last 16....

ANZ's new CEO has his hands partly tied — Dec 9th, 2024

Spare a thought for Nuno Matos. Right after ANZ revealed on Monday that it had hired HSBC's former global head of wealth and personal banking division as its next CEO, shareholders wiped 3% off the stock of Australia's second-largest lender by assets. At least Matos knows they don't have u...

India's M&M renames electric car amid aviation giant IndiGo's trademark challenge — Dec 7th, 2024

India's Mahindra and Mahindra said on Saturday it would rename its latest electric car, a significant move after aviation market leader IndiGo sued the automaker for use of its call sign and widely used brand name "6E"....

How stars aligned for Syria's rebels to oust Assad — Dec 8th, 2024

They sensed an opportunity about six months ago when they felt they received Turkey's tacit approval for a major offensive, two sources said....

Former Campari CEO joins Cygnet Gin as partner and chairman — Dec 9th, 2024

Former Campari's Chief Executive Matteo Fantacchiotti, who left the helm of the Italian spirits group in September, has joined Cygnet Gin as a partner and chairman, the recently launched gin brand said on Monday....

Japan's bankruptcies set to hit 11-year high in 2024, data shows — Dec 9th, 2024

Japan's bankruptcy filings this year are set to surpass 10,000 and hit the highest since 2013, private-sector data by Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) showed on Monday, ahead of a closely watched central bank meeting next week....

India's M&M renames electric car amid aviation giant IndiGo's trademark challenge — Dec 7th, 2024

India's Mahindra and Mahindra said on Saturday it would rename its latest electric car, a significant move after aviation market leader IndiGo sued the automaker for use of its call sign and widely used brand name "6E"....

Assad's fall followed years of bloodshed and division — Dec 8th, 2024

The sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad's rule over Syria marks the culmination of a nearly 14-year rebellion and a key moment in a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands of people, displaced half the population and drew in outside powers....

Syria's Assad and his family are in Moscow after Russia granted them asylum, say Russian news agencies — Dec 8th, 2024

Syria's Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia and have been granted asylum by the Russian authorities, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday, citing a Kremlin source....

Fitch affirms Ukraine's 'RD' rating as war with Russia drags on — Dec 7th, 2024

Fitch credit rating agency on Friday affirmed Ukraine's long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at 'RD' as its war with Russia drags past the 33-month mark....

Morning Bid: China inflation, global political uncertainty bubbling up — Dec 8th, 2024

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets....