Tunisia struggles to grow more wheat as Ukraine war bites
Tunisian farmer Mondher Mathali surveys a sea of swaying golden wheat and revs his combine harvester, a rumbling beast from 1976 which he fears could break down at any moment.
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China mulls dipping into pork reserves to rein in costs
Chinese authorities could dip into strategic pork reserves in a bid to rein in prices of the staple meat, Beijing's top economic planner said Tuesday.
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UK museum hunts 'Windrush' migrants in forgotten pictures
The anonymous face of a new arrival towered over Prince William at the unveiling of a national memorial to the "Windrush" generation of Caribbean migrants in London last month.
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Qatar's 'majlis' gamers target eSports big leagues
World Cup host Qatar doesn't just have its sights set on football -- it also hopes to harness its people's gaming skills as it launches into the burgeoning eSports sector.
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US, China discuss 'severe' economic challenges, supply chains
Top officials from the United States and China held a "candid" video call on Tuesday to discuss global economic challenges, especially regarding supply chains.
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Asian markets rise on talk Biden to roll back some China tariffs
Asian markets rose Tuesday on growing speculation US President Joe Biden is about to roll back some of the Trump-era tariffs on Chinese goods as he looks for ways to rein in inflation, though sentiment remains at a premium owing to fears of a recession.
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Djokovic eyes 11th Wimbledon semi-final, Jabeur seeks Arab breakthrough
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic targets an 11th Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday as Ons Jabeur, the last top 15 women's seed standing, eyes an Arab landmark performance.
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Sydney floods force thousands more to flee
Rain-swollen rivers spilled mud-brown waters across swathes of Sydney on Tuesday, swamping homes and roads while forcing thousands to flee.
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Egypt family keeps alive tradition behind hajj centrepiece
Under the steady hum of a ceiling fan, Ahmed Othman weaves golden threads through black fabric, creating Koranic verses, a century after his grandfather's work adorned the Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque.
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World number one Axelsen out of badminton's Malaysia Masters
Dominant world number one Viktor Axelsen withdrew from badminton's Malaysia Masters starting Tuesday, saying he needed to "rest and recharge" after winning the Malaysia Open, Indonesia Open and Indonesia Masters in the past month.
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