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Singapore Oil Magnate Faces Sentencing in Landmark Fraud Case

The founder of one of Asia’s largest oil trading firms, Lim Oon Kuin, better known as O.K. Lim, is set to be sentenced today in what has been described as one of Singapore's most severe fraud cases. Lim, the former...
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Air Pollution Crisis: New Delhi Switches to Online Classes as Toxic Smog Worsens Health Crisis

In a drastic move to tackle the city’s escalating air pollution crisis, authorities in India’s capital transitioned schools to online classes on Monday, effective immediately. The decision comes in response to alarmingly high levels of toxic smog that have engulfed...
Yemen historic Al-Qahira Castle in Taiz

US Embassy Announces Major Initiatives to Preserve Yemen’s Cultural Heritage

The US Embassy to Yemen has unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at safeguarding Yemen’s rich cultural heritage, underscoring a renewed commitment to the country’s historical and cultural preservation. The Embassy’s announcement highlights a partnership with the Yemeni Ministry of Culture...
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Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Calls for Patience Amid Political Upheaval

Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, addressed the nation on Friday, marking 100 days since taking office as "chief advisor" following a historic student-led uprising that toppled the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. In a nationally televised speech, the...
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Tragedy Strikes China: Second Mass Knife and Vehicle Attacks in a week, Spark Debate on Mental Health and Economic Stress

China witnessed two devastating attacks on Saturday, November 17, that left communities reeling and raised urgent questions about mental health and social stresses in the country. A former student of Wuxi Vocational College of Arts and Technology in Jiangsu Province...
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Sri Lanka’s New Cabinet to be Sworn in Monday: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Set to Lead

Sri Lanka's political landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation as the newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake oversees the swearing-in of his cabinet ministers on Monday. This announcement was made by the President's Media Division (PMD) on Sunday,...
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A Brewing Conflict Over Fossil Fuels at COP29: Climate Talks Face High Stakes

A tense standoff is shaping up at the ongoing United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan, as negotiators from around the world clash over the future of fossil fuels. At the heart of the disagreement is whether countries should recommit to...
Israel Issues Evacuation Orders in Southern Beirut Amid Escalating Conflict with Hezbollah

Israel Issues Evacuation Orders in Southern Beirut Amid Escalating Conflict with Hezbollah

Israel issued evacuation orders on Sunday for several neighborhoods in southern Beirut, targeting Hezbollah strongholds. This comes hours after the Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on Israeli military bases near Haifa, marking a significant development in...
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Thailand Arrests 70 Suspected Rohingya Immigrants, Including 30 Children

Thai authorities on Saturday detained 70 suspected immigrants on a beach in southern Thailand, including 30 children, believed to be Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. This latest interception highlights the relentless plight of the Rohingya people, who continue to flee persecution...
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Singapore Offers to Host 2030 APEC Summit: Strengthening Regional Economic Cooperation

Singapore has officially offered to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 2030, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced at the conclusion of this year’s summit in Lima, Peru. This marks a significant step in Singapore’s commitment to fostering economic...
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