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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
 "S Korean Oppn submits new motion to impeach President Yoon over martial law")
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
 "Canada targets Chinese officials with sanctions over human rights abuses")
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
 "South Korea's Prez Yoon defends martial law, vows to 'fight to the end'")
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:
 "Musk hits $400 bn milestone: A look at the wealthiest of the last century")
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
 "Russia to boost AI clout despite West's sanctions, says Sberbank's Dy CEO")
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
 "ECB likely to cut rates while weighing US trade concerns and France's chaos")
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
 "Taiwan officials visit US for talks with President-elect Trump's aides")
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
 "Migrant workers in Lebanon trying to return home after alleged abuses, war")
Israeli airstrikes kill 28 in Gaza, including 7 children, say officials
One of the strikes overnight and into Thursday flattened a house in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp
 "Israeli airstrikes kill 28 in Gaza, including 7 children, say officials")
Donald Trump to ring NYSE bell and receive Time 'Person of the Year' honour
This will be Donald Trump's first time ringing the NYSE bell, and his second 'Person of the Year' title, following his 2016 recognition
 "Donald Trump to ring NYSE bell and receive Time 'Person of the Year' honour")
Israel, Palestine explore Gaza truce with US envoy on Mideast mission
Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Lloyd Austin in a phone call on Wednesday there was now a chance for a new deal
 "Israel, Palestine explore Gaza truce with US envoy on Mideast mission")
Taiwan urges China to stop 'provocation' amid rise in military activity
Taiwan Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo said Lai Ching-te's recent visit to diplomatic allies was a common practice of Taiwan presidents
 "Taiwan urges China to stop 'provocation' amid rise in military activity")
Meta donates $1 mn to Trump's inaugural fund to build positive relation
Meta owns Facebook and Instagram, platforms that Trump used heavily during his first term until his accounts were suspended following the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol
 "Meta donates $1 mn to Trump's inaugural fund to build positive relation")
As tourists discover Finland's Santa Village, locals call for crowd control
Tourism is booming in Rovaniemi which has hotel and restaurant owners, as well as city officials
 "As tourists discover Finland's Santa Village, locals call for crowd control")
Hamas finds itself with few options for the day after the Gaza war
Israel's recent ceasefire agreement in Lebanon has further damaged Hamas' prospects by curbing Hezbollah's direct support in Gaza and by extension that of Iran
 "Hamas finds itself with few options for the day after the Gaza war")
Korean Air completes Asiana takeover to form one of Asia's biggest airlines
Korean Air acquired a 63.88 per cent stake in Asiana on Thursday, making it a subsidiary three years later than the smaller airline had initially anticipated
 "Korean Air completes Asiana takeover to form one of Asia's biggest airlines")
Australia to tax digital platforms, search engines that don't pay for news
The tax would be offset through money paid to Australian media organizations. The size of the tax is not clear
 "Australia to tax digital platforms, search engines that don't pay for news")
ChatGPT faces global outage, OpenAI working to restore normal services
Millions of users worldwide faced disruptions as OpenAI's ChatGPT, API, and Sora services experienced a global outage; the company identified recovery path and is working on a fix
 "ChatGPT faces global outage, OpenAI working to restore normal services")
US solar industry shifts focus from climate in strategy for Trump era
The policy agenda marks a stark shift in tone for the solar sector, which is a major beneficiary of subsidies contained in outgoing President Joe Biden's landmark 2022 climate change law
 "US solar industry shifts focus from climate in strategy for Trump era")
China to expand private pension scheme from Dec 15 for ageing population
Those covered by public pension insurance will be allowed to open private pension accounts and invest up to 12,000 yuan
 "China to expand private pension scheme from Dec 15 for ageing population")
