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In post-Assad Damascus, a mix of joy and trepidation
DAMASCUS, Syria — They streamed in by the thousands, deluging Damascus’ Umayyad Square in a sea of cars and people for an impromptu parade…
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Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
Germany has said it will tighten its law to make it easier to prosecute those helping to smuggle migrants to the UK, as part of a new plan…
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Oracle misses quarterly results estimates on stiff cloud competition
ORACLE missed Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and adjusted profit on Monday (Dec 9), hit by stiff competition and…
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Proposed California law would require warning labels on social media
Victoria Hinks watched her daughter get sucked into the dark sides of social media, and she couldn’t pull her out. “We tried to take her…
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Mondelez exploring takeover of US chocolate maker Hershey
MONDELEZ International, the snacks and sweets company, is exploring an acquisition of iconic US chocolate maker Hershey, in a potential…
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Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Syrian media reports say Israeli warplanes have carried out dozens of attacks across the country, including on the capital, Damascus. The…
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Manage risks in commodity financing by bracing for constant uncertainty: UOB’s Lim Chen Chen
Commodities have become more strategic than ever, says UOB’s group head of structured trade and commodity finance FOR Lim Chen Chen, UOB’s…
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Unaccounted chemical weapons warning issued to Syria amid chaos
Syria's chemical weapons are under scrutiny after rebel forces ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, sparking fears of toxic…
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Polygamist leader faces sentencing for crimes against children
A self-proclaimed polygamous "prophet" accused of forming sexual relationships with ten underage "wives" is due to face sentencing on…
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Opinion: The TikTok court case has staggering implications for free speech in America
The free speech implications of the coming ban on TikTok in the United States are staggering and unprecedented. On Friday, the U.S. Court…
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OpenAI's controversial Sora is finally becoming available to the public. Will it truly disrupt Hollywood?
OpenAI’s controversial text-to-video artificial intelligence tool Sora sent shock waves through the entertainment industry when the…
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Yankees Urged To Steal $174 Million Slugger From Mets After Juan Soto Bolts
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Juan Soto sweepstakes came to a screeching halt late Sunday night. Despite the New York Yankees…
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EXCLUSIVE: Crown And 529 Capital To Co-Build and Co-Own Reverse Osmosis Plant in Mexico
EXCLUSIVE: Crown And 529 Capital To Co-Build and Co-Own Reverse Osmosis Plant in Mexico On Monday, Crown Electrokinetics Corp…
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CEO vs Owner: What are the differences?
It’s pretty common for people to be confused between the two terms. How often do you see people drawing comparisons between CEO vs owner?…
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China investigates Nvidia over suspected violation of anti-monopoly law
CHINA’S market regulator said on Monday (Dec 9) it has launched an investigation into Nvidia over suspected violations of the country’s…
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China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalating US chip tensions
CHINA said on Monday (Dec 9) it has launched an investigation into Nvidia over suspected violations of the country’s anti-monopoly law, in…
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Axiata, Sinar Mas are said to near deal for Indonesian units
MALAYSIAN wireless carrier Axiata Group and Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas Group are nearing an agreement to merge their…
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Han Kwee Juan to replace Tan Su Shan as DBS’ head of institutional banking
DBS announced on Monday (Dec 9) that it has appointed Han Kwee Juan as head of institutional banking with effect from Jan 1, 2025. He will…
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GIC Picks JPMorgan to advise on US$5 billion Greenko stake sale
GIC is working with JPMorgan Chase to help advise on a strategic review of options including a sale of its 50 per cent stake in India’s…
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Passenger tries to jump out of plane, video appears to show
A passenger attempted to hijack a domestic Mexican flight on Sunday morning, trying to force its diversion to the United States, according…
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Israel strikes suspected Syrian chemical weapons sites
Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria in order to prevent them…
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When The Stars Gossip Preview, Spoilers: Gong Hyo Jin Shares Crucial Details About Commander Eve Kim
When The Stars Gossip cast member Gong Hyo Jin has shared crucial details about her role as Commander Eve Kim in the upcoming tvN fantasy…
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How a rising film star in Iran strives to carefully break barriers
"What if I were you?" Fereshte Hosseini's voice carries an urgency as if she poses the question to herself while also addressing the…
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Forjando Un Guerrero: La Historia de Nemesis
En un mundo donde las historias de superación y resiliencia son más necesarias que nunca, la vida de Nemesis brilla como un verdadero…