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Dec 27, 2024

China steps up monitoring of Pneumonia, respiratory diseases

Data for acute respiratory diseases showed an upward trend in overall infections in the week of Dec 16 to 22, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

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Web Desk
Dec 27, 2024

Russia warns US against possible nuclear testing under Trump

Russia, the United States and China are all undertaking major modernisations of their nuclear arsenals just as the arms control treaties of the Cold War era between the Soviet Union and the United States crumble.

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Web Desk
Dec 27, 2024

Who is Choi Sang-mok, South Korea’s newest acting president?

Choi, 61, a veteran economic technocrat who has served for more than 30 years at the finance ministry, takes on an unprecedented role as successor to an impeached acting leader.

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AFP
Dec 27, 2024

India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh

India’s cricket team playing against Australia in Melbourne on Friday will wear black armbands to show respect for Manmohan Singh.

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Web Desk
Dec 27, 2024

Bitcoin recovers after early dip, trades above $96k

Bitcoin traded in the green for the first five hours on Friday, despite experiencing some fluctuations. At 00:23 UTC, Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at $95,367.58, marking a dip of $370.34 compared to its previous close of $95,737.92.

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Reuters
Dec 27, 2024

Oil prices stable on expected China demand rebound

International oil prices were little changed on Friday but were set for a weekly rise amid optimism economic stimulus efforts will prompt a recovery in China, the world’s biggest oil importer.

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AFP
Dec 27, 2024

Israel strikes Sanaa airport just as WHO chief, team were about to board

Yemen’s civil aviation authority said the strikes occurred as the UN aircraft “was getting ready for its scheduled flight”.

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Reuters
Dec 27, 2024

Gold dips in thin trading, still poised for weekly gain

Gold edged lower in light trading on Friday and was poised for a weekly gain, as investors awaited cues on the US economy to anticipate the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path for 2025 and the incoming Donald Trump administration’s policies.