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An Exclusive Conversation With Activist Captain Paul Watson: Part 1
In July, the anti-whaling activist Captain Paul Watson was arrested and jailed in Nuuk, Greenland and faced extradition to Japan. He was…
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Israeli soldier killed by West Bank roadside bomb
An Israeli soldier died and an officer was seriously injured overnight when their jeep detonated a bomb planted at the roadside in the…
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Scientists find out this strange habit in humans’ closest living relative
Scientists have uncovered a curious behavior in humans’ closest living relatives. While every aminal needs to relieve itself, new research…
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Kirkland & Ellis, Demarest Advogados top 2024 M&A legal advisor rankings in South and Central America
Kirkland & Ellis and Demarest Advogados have topped the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) rankings for legal advisers in South & Central…
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South African police say ringleader in illegal gold mining disaster allowed to escape by officers
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Asia markets wary as investors brace for barrage of executive orders from Trump 2.0 - The Business Times
The key uncertainty is the timing and magnitude of fresh Trump tariffs, says OCBC chief economist DONALD Trump is raring to go, and he has…
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Egypt sends more aid to the Gaza Strip on day two of ceasefire
Around 220 aid trucks were sent from Egypt towards the Gaza Strip on Monday, the second day of the ceasefire between Israel and the…
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South Africa police launch manhunt for illegal mining 'kingpin'
South Africa's police have launched a manhunt for an alleged "kingpin", who is accused of controlling operations at an abandoned gold mine…
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Chinese investors pile into Bridgewater-style funds, eyeing Trump return - The Business Times
CHINESE hedge fund managers are racing to launch products styled on Bridgewater Associates’ popular “All Weather” strategy, to meet hot…
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‘Lucifer’ Is Not Allowed as a Baby Name, Couple Finds After Trying to Register Son with Authorities
Lucifer is not a suitable name for a child, according to a court in Germany. The decision was reportedly made by a court in Rostock,…
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Julius Baer sees end to S&P 500’s bull run; positive on US banks - The Business Times
WITH inflation again becoming a point of concern for the US Federal Reserve, Julius Baer said investors should broaden out their…
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Vietnam plans tax breaks, fee cuts to lure overseas investors - The Business Times
VIETNAM’S authorities are planning a series of reforms to lure more overseas investors to the stock market in an effort to ensure…
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Several arrested as pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin ends early
Several arrests were made at a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin, held hours after an agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on…
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Malaysia Airports buyout offer extended to Feb 4 - The Business Times
A TAKEOVER offer for Malaysia Airports Holdings by a consortium comprising the country’s sovereign wealth fund and BlackRock has been…
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Your Boss's Body Language Could Be Killing Your Career
Ever feel like your boss’s body language is speaking a different language? It can be a real game-changer in the workplace. Understanding…
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Indonesia opens domestic carbon market to global investors - The Business Times
INDONESIA’S domestic carbon exchange opened trading to foreign participants as the nation aims to restore its position as a major hub for…
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Miranda Rights: What TV Cops Get Wrong
We’ve all seen it on TV: a cop slaps on the cuffs, and before you know it, they’re reciting the Miranda rights like they’re reading a…
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Rakuten billionaire justifies mobile arm losses with big AI bet - The Business Times
RAKUTEN Group’s chief dismissed sceptics who call the Japanese e-commerce pioneer’s mobile foray a mistake and said the telecom arm is…
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Asia private credit funding hits eight-year low on China slump - The Business Times
ASIA’S private credit market faces diverse challenges in 2025 after fundraising dropped to an eight-year low and concerns over China’s…
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CDL’s Kiwi unit makes NZ$2.25-a-share offer to delist M&C New Zealand - The Business Times
CITY Developments Ltd’s (CDL) wholly owned subsidiary intends to purchase all the fully paid ordinary shares in hotel company Millennium &…
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China tech stock hedges cheapen before Trump becomes president - The Business Times
WITH Donald Trump about to start a second term in the White House, investors around the globe are bracing for big changes in trade…
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BYD’s supply chain financing masks ballooning debt: GMT - The Business Times
BYD’S reliance on financing from working capital has masked surging debt levels at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, according to…
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Does Acra’s action against Miyoshi’s CEO signal a more proactive stance by the corporate regulator? - The Business Times
The company’s failure to recognise a large impairment loss came to light following a review under the financial reporting and surveillance…
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EY Entrepreneurs Access Network to begin accepting applications for 2025 cohort
The EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN), a business accelerator program to support Black and Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs, will begin…