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Global chemical weapons watchdog holds emergency meeting on Syria's stock
The last time the OPCW called an extraordinary meeting was in 2018, in response to the chemical attack on Douma, a town close to Damascus, when some 40 people were killed by poison gas. Last year the
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Formula 1 owner's $3.8 billion MotoGP deal faces full-scale EU probe
MotoGP is just the latest asset to be taken over by billionaire John Malone's sprawling Liberty Media empire that already includes a wide range of media, communications and entertainment businesses
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British trader gets 12 years' jail in Denmark for 'cum-ex' tax fraud
Shah has denied any wrongdoing, arguing earlier in court that he used a legal loophole, which meant the trades did not break the law, and that he should be acquitted
 "British trader gets 12 years' jail in Denmark for 'cum-ex' tax fraud")
Trump rings NYSE opening bell, marks 2nd time as Time's Person of the Year
Before he rang the opening bell at 9.30 am, a first for him, Trump spoke at the exchange and called it a tremendous honour
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ECB cuts rates 25 bps to 3% amid worsening growth outlook for Euro zone
The ECB has been easing policy as inflation worries largely evaporate and the debate shifts to whether it is cutting rates fast enough to support an economy that is lagging global peers
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India votes in favour of UN resolution for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
India was among the 158 nations that voted in favour of the resolution while nine member states, including Israel and the US, voted against it
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Oil little changed as IEA surplus forecast offsets rate cut optimism
Global oil demand rose at a slower-than-expected rate this month, but has remained resilient, analysts at JPMorgan said in a note on Thursday
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In Tokyo, government employees to work only 4 days a week: Here's why
The Tokyo Metropolitan government said that under this plan, government employees will have the option to take three days off per week
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Musk calls Trudeau 'insufferable tool' after speech on women's rights
Elon Musk called Canadian PM Justin Trudeau an 'insufferable tool' after Trudeau addressed setbacks to women's progress
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Webb telescope discovers galaxy that may offer clues into Milky Way's birth
Named 'Firefly Sparkle,' this galaxy is distinguished by its low mass, offering a rare glimpse into early galaxy formation
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Trump crypto venture likely used by criminals, Iran-backed militants
World Liberty Financial Inc founded by the Witkoff family two months before November's US election with Trump as a financial beneficiary
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Bangladesh top court stays decision on making 'Joy Bangla' national slogan
Following the change of government, the state moved to suspend the High Court's ruling and on December 2 filed the leave to appeal petition with the SC seeking stay on the High Court verdict of March
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S Korean Oppn submits new motion to impeach President Yoon over martial law
Earlier Thursday, Yoon defended his decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges
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Canada targets Chinese officials with sanctions over human rights abuses
The Canadian government's decision came in response to ongoing reports of systemic repression and abuses in China
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South Korea's Prez Yoon defends martial law, vows to 'fight to the end'
He spoke hours before the main opposition Democratic Party submits a new impeachment motion against him
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Musk hits $400 bn milestone: A look at the wealthiest of the last century
Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2024 reported that Elon Musk has become the first person in history to achieve a net worth exceeding $400 billion. Here's a look at the richest men in the last century:
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Russia to boost AI clout despite West's sanctions, says Sberbank's Dy CEO
Sberbank is spearheading AI development in Russia, which currently ranks 31st of 83 countries by AI implementation
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ECB likely to cut rates while weighing US trade concerns and France's chaos
A half-point cut would be a security move to preempt any potential risks for the eurozone economy coming from the next US administration's potential economic policy choices
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Taiwan officials visit US for talks with President-elect Trump's aides
The visit by Lin and Hsu comes as China's military has stepped up activity near the Taiwan Strait
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Migrant workers in Lebanon trying to return home after alleged abuses, war
Hundreds of migrant workers in Lebanon are waiting to be repatriated after the ceasefire ending the 14-month war between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel went into effect last month
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