India confirms Asia's first monkeypox death

India confirms Asia's first monkeypox death. Russia supports 'one China' policy on Taiwan, Lavrov says. Pakistan imports fall sharply in July, to help rupee stabilise - finance minister. Stellantis unit sentenced in U.S. diesel emissions probe, will pay $300 mln. India's SpiceJet says all flight operations normal. China says Pelosi Taiwan visit would undermine U.S.-China ties. Crime remains at historically low levels in New York. It doesn't matter. The outlook for US stocks is improving for the second half of the year on attractive valuations, JPMorgan strategists say. Made in Britain: Broken supply lines drive manufacturing back home. Reactions to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell. This French postman delivers mail by boat to around 50 inhabitants without any road access in northern France's wetlands . When people lose weight now, it's a "lifestyle change" or a "journey to become healthier." But why are we turning against the D word.. Britain's Prince Charles met with athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games ahead of the opening ceremony in Birmingham, in the midlands of England . Here's the latest news on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Fast, accurate and verified. Better understand events and their places within the bigger picture. Reuters: The Source.. 'Heartbroken' Peaty says he's lost his spark after rare 100m defeat. Traders are bracing for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected arrival in Taipei Tuesday to raise tension with China, with the Taiwan dollar set to extend a two-year low and the haven yen rising. Pelosi begins closely-watched Asia tour in Singapore. California's largest fire has left two people dead as it rages out of control south of the Oregon border. Here's a look inside the World Cup hubs for Croatia, Poland, Tunisia and South Korea . Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will need to win over the voters Boris Johnson persuaded to flip to the Conservatives promising to level up the UK. The number of deaths from massive flooding in Kentucky climbed to 26 on Sunday and several dozen people remained missing amid the threat of more heavy rain -- via AP.. Gold steadied in Asia after its biggest weekly gain since March as the market waited for fresh indicators on the state of the global economy and the pace of US interest-rate hikes. China reports 393 new COVID cases for July 31 vs 541 day earlier. Monetary policy has a more significant impact on spending of US households headed by White women than on those led by White men or Black men and women, the San Francisco Fed says. Analysis: South Korea's property market has abruptly gone from sizzling hot to floundering, piling pressure on some of the world's most debt-saddled consumers as the sector experiences the fastest interest rate hikes on record. Asia's two richest men are increasingly treading the same ground, setting the stage for a clash. Australia said it will decide whether to curb exports of liquefied natural gas after a watchdog urged restrictions, warning one of the world's biggest suppliers of the fuel could face a shortfall and soaring prices next year. These are the actions China could take to respond to Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan. A2 Milk jumps before halt on FDA nod news, denies report. Spending by private citizens and authorities in Poland to support Ukrainian refugees will exceed $5.3 billion, or almost 1% of the country's GDP, a think-tank estimates. India's factory growth hits 8-month high as easing price pressures lift demand. UK newspapers call for an "honorary damehood" for coach Sarina Wiegmann after England defeated Germany in the Euros final at Wembley Stadium. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said that it would apply for a primary listing in Hong Kong. Some Asia economies may need rapid rate hikes to cool inflation - IMF. Saudi Arabia's crude exports soar to the highest level since April 2020 amid international pressure to tame elevated oil prices. Sri Lanka top court extends travel ban on Mahinda and Basil Rajapaksa until Aug 4 -Ada Derana. Al Qaeda's Zawahiri survived harsh mountains, killed in posh Kabul locality. What's driving the power struggle in Iraq.. UK dividends could hit $115 bln in 2022 on weak sterling - report. Germany's last few remaining nuclear reactors could keep operating through the winter even though they are poised to close permanently by the end of this year, according to an industry group. President Joe Biden tested positive again for Covid-19, a so-called rebound case seen in people who take Paxlovid but typically associated with few or no symptoms. An associate of the far-right Three Percenters militia could be sentenced to more than a decade in prison today for joining the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, while armed and threatening to harm his own children if they ratted him out to the FBI. 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' cast members, including Lupita Nyong'o and Florence Kasumba, unveiled the trailer of the sequel to Marvel Studios blockbuster at San Diego Comic-Con. This evening President Biden will deliver "remarks on a successful counterterrorism operation," per White House.. Shamsi bowls South Africa to T20 series victory over England. The yen's summer revival entered a fourth day as one of the biggest macro trades of the year continues to unwind. U.S. stocks ended lower after a choppy session, with declines in Exxon Mobil and other energy companies weighing against gains in Boeing as investors digested the U.S. stock market's biggest monthly gains in two years. Narendra Modi's fight against "fake news" is targeting political dissent on YouTube and Twitter. Dumps, landfills and waste sites in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are huge emitters of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. China's latest Covid-19 outbreak has stabilized, with cases in Shanghai holding at zero for the second day in a row and the flareup in Shenzhen seemingly under control. Smart glasses are allowing hearing-impaired people 'see conversations' by giving a heads-up display of live, real-time subtitles while they chat . Home prices in Sydney declined for a sixth straight month in July, driving a fall in property values across Australia as rising interest rates hit demand. Heineken reports better-than-expected beer sales as higher prices did little to stop customers from drinking more. If steps to re-balance supply and demand fail, the government has the power to declare a gas "emergency," which would involve the state taking control of distribution and deciding who gets the fuel and who doesn't. Taliban condemns drone strike as violation of U.S. troop withdrawal agreement. Job number one for the next UK prime minister could be making sure British people don't freeze in the homes next winter. Telecom Italia's head of network Stefano Siragusa plans to resign, a move that could further complicate the company's efforts to spin off its vast and valuable landline grid. Malaysia's annual population growth rate is expected to slow to 0.2% in 2022 due to a decline in non-citizens entering the country during the pandemic. Philippines airlifts aid to areas cut off since earthquake. The value of Pakistan's imports in July declined to $5 billion from $7.7 billion last month, reflecting the government's efforts to stem the country's "large" current account gap. Art lovers in Riyadh visited the 'Jax Art festival' and its interactive artworks . Greggs sales are growing above pre-pandemic levels as cost-conscious consumers grab cheap lunches, but profit is flat as rising costs hit the UK's biggest bakery chain. NatWest is considering a bid for wealth management firm Quilter, the Daily Mail reported, citing unidentified sources. 

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