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Shannon Mcdonagh

Shannon Mcdonagh

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Death sentence upheld for tycoon in record $12.5 billion fraud case

Businesswoman Truong My Lan's fraudulent activities added up to nearly three percent of Vietnam's 2022 GDP.

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Iran ramps up nuclear program, close to weapons-grade: UN

Diplomatic talks have included concerns over Iran's military support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict.

29.11.2024 5

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Asian shares diverge amid US market losses

U.S. markets experienced declines due to losses in major technology stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft.

28.11.2024 7

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Global markets rise as Trump taps Scott Bessent for Treasury role

Bessent's nomination as Treasury Secretary has garnered attention due to his history with businessman George Soros.

25.11.2024 10

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UN climate summit's deal draft shows divide between rich and poor nations

Experts estimate that developing countries require $1.3 trillion to address damages from extreme weather.

23.11.2024 9

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Gunmen kill 38 Shiite Muslims in deadly attack

The attack targeted Shiite Muslims and unfolded in Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province faced with persistent sectarian violence.

21.11.2024 9

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Minnesota Buddhist lama celebrates 18th birthday before Himalayan journey

Jalue Dorje's goal is "to become a leader of peace," following the examples of Nelson Mandela and Gandhi.

18.11.2024 3

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US and Philippines sign pact for military intelligence, advanced weapons

A coordination center in Manila will allow for real-time, leak-resistant intelligence pathways between the two nations.

18.11.2024 3

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Pakistan cities declare health emergency as smog blankets region

One doctor compared breathing in Pakistan's toxic air to smoking "dozens of cigarettes a day" as Lahore is the world's most polluted city this week.

15.11.2024 3

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Marxist-leaning party wins two-thirds majority in Sri Lanka's parliament

Sri Lanka defaulted on $50 billion in external debt in 2022, pushing the populace towards an alternative candidate.

15.11.2024 5

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UN nuclear chief issues warning during Iran visit

Iran has restricted UN inspections of its nuclear capabilities since early 2021.

14.11.2024 6

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US dollar surge hits Asian markets

Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, saw declines due to the strength of the dollar.

14.11.2024 4

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Japanese nuclear reactor disqualified under post-Fukushima safety standards

This is the first reactor barred in Japan under stricter safety protocols adopted after the Fukushima disaster.

13.11.2024 3

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Bali flights canceled as Indonesia's mount Lewotobi volcano erupts

Airlines across Asia and Australia have suspended Bali operations due to safety concerns from volcanic ash and debris.

13.11.2024 4

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Trump's win spurs Asian market rebound

China's exports surged by 13 percent in October, the fastest pace in over two years, despite looming tariff threats.

07.11.2024 4

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Lebanon files complaint against Israel over deadly pager explosions

Blasts from rigged communication devices killed at least 37 people and injured over 4,000 over two days in September.

06.11.2024 3

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Diwali lamp record broken as India celebrates: in pictures

This Diwali marks the city of Ayodhya's seventh consecutive Guinness World Record for the largest oil lamp display.

31.10.2024 3

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Taliban bans Afghan women from praying or reciting aloud in public

This ban is a continuation of the Taliban's extensive restrictions on women's rights, aiming to reduce their public visibility.

30.10.2024 5

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Archaeologists unearth ancient statues at Angkor Thom

A dozen sandstone statues, believed to be "door guardians," were located near the north gate of Angkor Thom.

30.10.2024 4

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Japan's ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional

Japan is the only G7 nation that currently does not recognize same-sex marriage.

30.10.2024 6

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'U-turn' storm fears after scores killed

Experts fear Storm Trami could return from the South China Sea after affecting 2.6 million people and killing several.

25.10.2024 4

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Catastrophic floods leave people trapped on rooftops

Widespread floods across the Philippines inundate cities and towns as Tropical Storm Trami strikes.

23.10.2024 6

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New Indonesian president swears in record 109-member cabinet

President Prabowo Subianto's cabinet of 109 represents a coalition of seven political parties.

21.10.2024 10

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Taliban investigate deaths linked to alleged Iran border clash

Advocacy group HalVash claims dozens were killed and wounded while Iran remains in denial.

17.10.2024 5

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Appeal issued to reject Philippines' Duterte from upcoming elections

Several human rights groups are demanding accountability for the victim's of Duterte's decades-long war on drugs.

09.10.2024 5

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Bird flu outbreak kills more than 20 tigers in Vietnam

More than 20 other tigers have been isolated for monitoring after the virus took out a large number of the zoo's animals in just two days.

04.10.2024 4

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Separatists participate in India-controlled Kashmir local election

Past elections in Kashmir were often marred by violence, but no major incidents have been reported so far.

25.09.2024 8

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