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Bitcoin’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ jumps amid South Korean political turmoil
A KEY metric to gauge the interest in Bitcoin from investors in South Korea has risen this week to a four-month high, as the political…
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Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty as Lawyer Blasts Mayor Eric Adams for 'Political Spectacle with Staged Perp Walk' in CEO Murder Case
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in a Manhattan court on Monday, December 23. He pleaded…
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Florida is winning the political battle with California as Trump takes office
WASHINGTON — The rivalry between California and Florida reached a high mark in November 2023 when Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, faced off…
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Analysis: Europe, too, feels Musk's political impact. How far will it go?
In the six weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, Europe has been bracing for a U.S. administration that could strain…
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Once a political star, Canada's Justin Trudeau is fighting for his job amid Trump tariff threats
When he came to power in 2015, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was hailed as a progressive icon, a charismatic leftist with movie…
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The EU's two biggest economies are grappling with political uncertainty
The News The European Union’s heavyweights France and Germany are grappling with political challenges, with the former hit by a credit…
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South Korea’s central bank vows to stabilise markets amid political turmoil
SOUTH Korea’s central bank vowed to stabilise financial markets and highlighted the importance of “uninterrupted implementation” of key…
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Who Is Joey Mannarino? US Political Analyst gets Death Threats After Viral Post Wrongly Identified Him as Brian Thompson's Murderer
An Australian political analyst has revealed he is facing death threats after a social media post falsely accused him of murdering Brian…
Fashion
When the Phone Rings, The Fiery Priest 2, and More Reschedule Broadcast Following Political Turmoil
When the Phone Rings and The Fiery Priest 2 are among the K-dramas rescheduled their broadcast for this week. The change in the telecast…
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France's political crisis deepens as lawmakers topple government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's three-month-old minority government was toppled on Wednesday in a no-confidence motion supported by…
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Political drama hits South Korean markets with investors likely to stay cautious
NERVOUS investors sold off South Korean heavyweight stocks yesterday after the shock move by the country’s President Yoon Suk-yeol on…
Business
STI up 0.4% amid mixed regional trading on South Korea political drama
SINGAPORE shares ended higher on Wednesday (Dec 4) amid mixed regional trading, as uncertainty loomed over Asia markets after South Korean…
Business
South Korea shares fall at the close as political tensions continue; Asia markets mixed
SOUTH Korean shares continued to fall by the close on Wednesday (Dec 4),after the country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law…
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Euro falls against strengthening US dollar amid French political uncertainty
THE euro fell on Monday (Dec 2) versus a strengthening US dollar on growing concerns about a possible government collapse in France, which…
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Doyen of Asian Perspective in Political Science, Prof Takashi Inoguchi is no more
Professor Emeritus Takashi Inoguchi of the University of Tokyo (80), and his daughter (33) were found dead in the fire, confirmed the…
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Editorial: Let's not let political chaos distract us from the unfolding climate catastrophe
With so much chaos in the world, from the United States’ slide toward authoritarianism to the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine, you could…
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Political stress: Can you stay engaged without sacrificing your mental health?
It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but Stacey Lamirand’s brain hasn’t stopped churning. “I still think…
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From political outsider to Ghana's 'Mr Digital'
Mahamudu Bawumia soared from being a political outsider to become Ghana's second-in-command - and in December he could make history as the…
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Donald Trump wouldn't use special counsel for "political vendetta": Lawyer
Donald Trump is unlikely to push for the appointment of a special prosecutor to "pursue vendettas" against political opponents according…
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Who Is Karoline Leavitt? Season Political Strategist and Trump's Campaign Spokesperson to Become Youngest White House Press Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday the appointment of Karoline Leavitt, his campaign spokeswoman, as the White House press…
Culture
“Say Nothing” Is a Gripping Drama of Political Disillusionment
In the new FX/Hulu series “Say Nothing,” life as an armed revolutionary during the Troubles has—at least at first—an air of glamour.…
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Whoopi Goldberg Claims NYC Bakery Refused to Make Her a Birthday Dessert Because of Her Political Views; Owner Fires Back
Whoopi Goldberg has claimed that a New York City bakery refused to serve her due to her political views, and the 145-year-old…
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Top EU diplomat proposes suspending political dialogue with Israel
Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell has proposed that EU member states suspend political dialogue with Israel over its war in the Gaza Strip, an…
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Levi's heir and political outsider Daniel Lurie wins San Francisco mayor's race
SAN FRANCISCO — Philanthropist and Levi’s heir Daniel Lurie has won the hard-fought race for San Francisco mayor, ushering in a new era of…