Hisense becomes first sponsor for FIFA's Club World Cup
Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense has signed on as the first official partner for next year's FIFA Club World Cup, global soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
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Apple earnings preview: AI-powered iPhone sales take centre stage
Apple will report its fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2024 after US markets close on 31 October.
North Korean troops pushing war with Russia 'beyond borders' says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers to Russia is pushing the war beyond its borders.
Russia launches extensive nuclear weapons exercises simulating retaliatory strikes
Russia has launched extensive exercises of its nuclear forces featuring test fire missile launches in a simulation of a retaliatory strike.
Gushue tops Shuster to remain unbeaten at Pan Continental curling championships
Canada's Brad Gushue defeated American John Shuster 7-5 on Tuesday to remain unbeaten at the Pan Continental curling championships.
Leylah Fernandez breezes to win over British opponent to begin Hong Kong title defence
Defending champion Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Hong Kong Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Britain's Heather Watson on Tuesday.
Salima Tete Named India Captain For Women's Asian Champions Trophy
Salima Tete was named captain of the 18-member Indian women's hockey team announced on Monday for the Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to be held from November 11 to 20 at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. Navneet Kaur will serve as Tete's deputy. India enter the competition with high expectations, having clinched the title at last year's edition in Ranchi. The team will face stiff competition from five other nations, including reigning Olympic silver-medallists China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, in the battle for continental supremacy.
HSBC reveals billion-euro share buyback as earnings beat estimates
Europe's largest bank, HSBC, announced an additional $3bn (€2.8bn) share buyback plan as it reported strong third-quarter earnings on Tuesday.