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China-Taiwan tensions weigh on Pacific leaders meeting

China-Taiwan tensions weigh on Pacific leaders meeting

By Lucy Craymer and Lewis Jackson WELLINGTON/BEIJING, Sept 1 (Reuters) - China on Tuesday objected to Taiwan's presence at the Pacific Islands Forum saying the democratically ruled island was not qualified to attend the summit, but Australia and New Zealand said the Pacific bloc would decide the

New Zealand, US to fund Cook Islands port upgrade

New Zealand, US to fund Cook Islands port upgrade

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - New Zealand and the U.S. will jointly fund a major upgrade of a World War Two port on a Cook Islands atoll, the three governments said on Tuesday, in a fresh sign of Western efforts to reinforce ties in a Pacific region that is increasingly being

NFL keen for Australia game to become annual fixture in 'strategic' market

NFL keen for Australia game to become annual fixture in 'strategic' market

MELBOURNE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The National Football League (NFL) is looking to bring a game to Australia every season as part of its international strategy and sees the nation as a strategic growth market for American football, a senior executive told Reuters on Tuesday.

On This Day: Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. Signed ANZUS in 1951

On This Day: Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. Signed ANZUS in 1951

The ANZUS treaty, a collective security agreement between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, was formally signed in 1951 and came into ...

Ed Sheeran concert ends in several injuries, 6 workers hospitalized

Ed Sheeran concert ends in several injuries, 6 workers hospitalized

Six concert workers were injured during an incident after Ed Sheeran's show at Ford Field in Detroit.

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WTGL will include five teams of top LPGA stars and fan favorites

WTGL will include five teams of top LPGA stars and fan favorites

The rosters for WTGL's first season include 10 players in the top 25 world rankings, along with fan favorites Lexi Thompson and Michelle Wie West.

Yen lingers near 160 as Bessent leans on BOJ, bonds sell off

Yen lingers near 160 as Bessent leans on BOJ, bonds sell off

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The yen steadied near 160 per dollar on Tuesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ramped up pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates this month, while a bond selloff following renewed Gulf attacks left investors cautious. U.S.

China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit

China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit

China has warned of consequences for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a Pacific leaders summit

China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting

China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting

By Renju Jose and Lucy Craymer SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - China said it had serious concerns about Taiwan's presence at the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of "consequences" after the democratically ruled island attended the group's opening ceremony on Monday.

Brandon Boyle Leads North America Automotive Practice at Roland Berger

Brandon Boyle Leads North America Automotive Practice at Roland Berger

Brandon Boyle Leads North America Automotive Practice at Roland Berger

BMW Cites Technology Transfer Difficulties for Continued Absence from Formula 1

BMW Cites Technology Transfer Difficulties for Continued Absence from Formula 1

BMW Cites Technology Transfer Difficulties for Continued Absence from Formula 1

Recreational Therapists Identify Travel and Adventure as Top Bucket List Dreams

Recreational Therapists Identify Travel and Adventure as Top Bucket List Dreams

Recreational Therapists Identify Travel and Adventure as Top Bucket List Dreams