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Taiwan's economy grows 8.6% in 2025, fastest rate in 15 years, turbocharged by the AI boom 01/30/2026 04:08am • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s economy expanded at an 8.6% annual rate last year, the fastest pace in 15 years, as its export-focused industries were buoyed by the frenzy over artificial intelligence and a surge of shipments to the U.S.. The advanced estimate released by Taiwan’s statistics ag Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding 01/30/2026 04:04am • KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding, in an escalation of political tensions that have alarmed Ugandans days after a disputed presidential election. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, President Yoweri Musev Bank of Thailand plans to tighten regulations on online gold trading as its price soars 01/30/2026 04:04am • BANGKOK (AP) — The Bank of Thailand plans to tighten regulations on online gold trading to curb the impact of fluctuating prices on the local currency. The new measures will not have a big impact to gold trading, which has become increasingly popular, but will improve transparency of online platf Nomura: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 01/30/2026 02:32am • TOKYO (AP) — TOKYO (AP) — Nomura Holdings Inc. (NMR) on Friday reported net income of $594.4 million in its fiscal third quarter. The company, based in Tokyo, said it had earnings of 18 cents per share. The financial services company posted revenue of $7.97 billion in the period. Its revenue net Sumitomo Mitsui: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 01/30/2026 02:13am • TOKYO (AP) — TOKYO (AP) — Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG) on Friday reported net income of $2.99 billion in its fiscal third quarter. The Tokyo-based bank said it had earnings of 16 cents per share. The bank posted revenue of $17.71 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest Clippers take on the Nuggets, look for 4th straight win 01/30/2026 02:03am • Los Angeles Clippers (22-24, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (32-16, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -6.5; over/under is 210.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles is looking to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Clipper Sacramento takes on Boston on 7-game losing streak 01/30/2026 02:03am • Sacramento Kings (12-37, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (29-18, third in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -11.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento looks to stop its seven-game skid with a victory over Boston. The Celt Phoenix hosts Cleveland after Brooks' 40-point game 01/30/2026 02:03am • Cleveland Cavaliers (29-20, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (29-19, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -4.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers after Dillon Brooks scored 40 points in Dallas faces Houston after Flagg's 49-point outing 01/30/2026 02:03am • Dallas Mavericks (19-29, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (29-17, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas faces the Houston Rockets after Cooper Flagg scored 49 points in the Mavericks' 123-121 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Rocke Indiana and Atlanta square off for conference matchup 01/30/2026 02:03am • Atlanta Hawks (24-26, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (12-36, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks take on Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference action Saturday. The Pacers are 8-24 in Eastern Confe Charlotte takes on San Antonio, looks for 6th straight victory 01/30/2026 02:03am • San Antonio Spurs (32-15, second in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (21-28, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte heads into a matchup with San Antonio as winners of five straight games. The Hornets are 9-13 on their home Utah hosts Brooklyn, looks to stop home slide 01/30/2026 02:03am • Brooklyn Nets (12-34, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (15-33, 13th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jazz -2.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah takes on Brooklyn looking to break its four-game home skid. The Jazz are 10-16 in Chicago faces Miami, seeks to end 3-game slide 01/30/2026 02:03am • Chicago Bulls (23-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (26-23, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago comes into the matchup with Miami as losers of three in a row. The Heat have gone 13-13 against Eastern Conference teams. Miami has a 14-14 Golden State takes on Detroit in non-conference play 01/30/2026 02:03am • Detroit Pistons (34-12, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (27-22, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -1.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors host the Detroit Pistons in non-conference Washington hosts Los Angeles in cross-conference matchup 01/30/2026 02:03am • Los Angeles Lakers (28-18, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (11-34, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -8.5; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles heads to Washington for a non-conference matchup. The Wizards ha