Dynamic Duo powers mavs to Game 1 win
WASHINGTON – Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 63 points as the Dallas Mavericks won Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with a 108-105 victory at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
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Iran’s president, foreign minister, 6 others killed in chopper crash
DUBAI — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed after his helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountains near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said on Monday.
Marcos wants Philippines to become hub for smart manufacturing
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is counting on its strengths and engagements to transform its economy into a regional hub for smart and sustainable manufacturing and services, President Marcos said, as he urged investors to unlock the growth opportunities offered by the country’s “thriving” economy.
Taiwan swears in new president as China pressure grows
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te will be sworn into office Monday, putting him at the helm of the self-ruled island as China ramps up military and political pressure on Taipei.
Mavericks rally to down Thunder
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic posted a triple-double and P.J. Washington drilled the deciding free-throws as the Dallas Mavericks erased a 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma City 117-116 to reach the NBA Western Conference finals on Saturday.
Dallas rally to down Thunder, reach NBA Western Conference finals
LOS ANGELES, United States -- Luka Doncic posted a triple-double and P.J. Washington drilled the deciding free-throws as the Dallas Mavericks erased a 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma City 117-116 to reach the NBA Western Conference finals on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time.)
'Porcupine' defense needed against China
TAIPEI – Incoming Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te said the most effective strategy to prevent China from seizing the self-ruled island will likely be to bolster an agile defensive «porcupine» approach by spending more on missiles and drones.
Taiwan's Lai to bolster 'porcupine' defense against China threat
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The incoming Taiwanese president's best strategy to stop China from seizing the self-ruled island will likely be to bolster an agile defensive "porcupine" approach by spending more on missiles and drones.