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Eating spinach, beetroot could help prevent vision loss

Eating vegetable nitrates, found mainly in green leafy vegetables and beetroot, could prevent muscular degeneration, a common cause of vision loss in people over age 50, new research has found.

Asian markets resume downward spiral as geopolitical fears set in 22 October 2018

Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday as geopolitical risks pile up, from US tensions with Russia and Saudi Arabia, to trade issues and Italy's budget stand-off with the European Union.

Australia hits five Myanmar generals with sanctions

Punjab govt focusing on small farmers' uplift: Malik Nauman Ahmad Langrial

Punjab Agriculture Minister Malik Nauman Ahmad Langrial on Monday said that the provincial government was focusing on uplift of small farmers in accordance with vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

UNHCR Urges Australia to Take Urgent Action to Evacuate Refugees From Offshore Centers

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) urged the Australian government on Monday to take immediate action to evacuate refugees from offshore facilities in Papua New Guinea and Nauru.

Businessmen calls for consistent polices to boost exports

Businessmen on Monday have called for consistent policies for the business community to enhance exports and support the national economy as currently, country is facing various challenges due to the failed strategies of previous regimes.

Skolkovo Says to Present E-Plane Prototype for Non-Stop Round-the-World Flight on Thursday

Russian explorer Fyodor Konyukhov and the Skolkovo Foundation will present a prototype of an electric aircraft intended for the world's first non-stop around-the-world flight with the use of an electric plane at Skolkovo Technopark, Moscow, on Thursday, the foundation said in a press release on Monday.

Usain Bolt's agent confirms Aussie soccer club contract offer

Former Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has been offered a contract by Australia's Central Coast Mariners soccer club, just over a week after a trial game where he scored two goals as center forward, according to local media reports.

All Blacks look to whitewash wounded Wallabies in Japan

New Zealand will be aiming to inflict a Bledisloe Cup whitewash on struggling Australia and lay down a marker for next year's World Cup when the fierce trans-Tasman rivals face off in Japan at the weekend.

Shanghai surge leads Asian markets rally 22 October 2018

Most Asian markets rose Monday, with Shanghai surging more than four percent to build on a rally at the end of last week but traders are still cautious over geopolitical tensions.

Chinese private enterprises cash in on global oil and gas business

The Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal invested by ENN Group, a Chinese private energy company, began operations with Friday's arrival of a ship loaded with 69,000 tonnes of LNG from Australia.

Bolt 'offered cut-price deal' in Australia - media

Australia's Central Coast Mariners have offered sprint superstar Usain Bolt a contract, reports said Monday, but the club's coach said he knows nothing about it.

Prince Harry goes solo on royal tour as pregnant Meghan rests

Prince Harry greeted an Aboriginal community on the stunning World Heritage-listed Fraser Island Monday as his pregnant wife Meghan took a break from official duties during the royal couple's Australian tour.

Asian markets mixed but Shanghai extends strong rally 22 October 2018

Asian markets were mixed on Monday, with Shanghai surging almost four percent to build on a rally at the end of last week but traders still cautious over geopolitical tensions.

Australia, England reject cricket fixing as probe launched

Australia and England Monday rejected fresh allegations about corruption in cricket by television news channel Al Jazeera, which claimed there had been 26 spot-fixing incidents in 15 international matches.