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Vietnamese Tycoon Truong My Lan Receives Death Sentence in Historic Fraud Case
Vietnam's court has sentenced Truong My Lan, a prominent real estate tycoon, to death for her involvement in a colossal financial fraud case valued at 304 trillion dong ($12.46 billion), marking the country's most substantial fraud case to date. 
Vietnam's court has sentenced Truong My Lan, a prominent real estate tycoon, to death for her involvement in a colossal financial fraud case valued at 304 trillion dong ($12.46 billion), marking the country's most substantial fraud case to date. -
South Korean Prime Minister and Top Officials Resign Following Ruling Party's Crushing Defeat in Parliamentary Elections
South Korea's liberal opposition party scored a landslide victory in Wednesday's parliamentary elections, putting President Yoon Suk Yeol in a challenging position for the remaining three years of his term. The Democratic Party and its satellite party won a combined 175 seats in the 300-member National Assembly, while Yoon's ruling People Power Party (PPP) secured only 108 seats, according to South Korean media tallies. 
South Korea's liberal opposition party scored a landslide victory in Wednesday's parliamentary elections, putting President Yoon Suk Yeol in a challenging position for the remaining three years of his term. The Democratic Party and its satellite party won a combined 175 seats in the 300-member National Assembly, while Yoon's ruling People Power Party (PPP) secured only 108 seats, according to South Korean media tallies. -
Imminent Iranian Strike on Israel Anticipated Following Damascus Incident: Report
US intelligence has indicated that an Iranian attack on Israel could be imminent, as tensions escalate following a recent incident in Damascus. 
US intelligence has indicated that an Iranian attack on Israel could be imminent, as tensions escalate following a recent incident in Damascus. -
Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh's Sons and Grandchildren Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza
In a devastating blow to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has claimed the lives of three of his sons and at least two grandchildren. Speaking from his base in Doha, Qatar, Haniyeh confirmed to Al Jazeera that his children Hazem, Amir, and Mohammad, along with several of their children, were killed while visiting relatives for Eid at the Shati refugee camp. 
In a devastating blow to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has claimed the lives of three of his sons and at least two grandchildren. Speaking from his base in Doha, Qatar, Haniyeh confirmed to Al Jazeera that his children Hazem, Amir, and Mohammad, along with several of their children, were killed while visiting relatives for Eid at the Shati refugee camp. -
Israel Warns Iran of Direct Strikes if Attacked from Iranian Territory
Israel's foreign minister, Israel Katz, issued a stern warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that Israel would respond with direct attacks on Iranian targets if Iran launches an attack on Israel from within its territory. The warning comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. 
Israel's foreign minister, Israel Katz, issued a stern warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that Israel would respond with direct attacks on Iranian targets if Iran launches an attack on Israel from within its territory. The warning comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. -
Simon Harris Ascends as Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister Amid Political Shifts
Simon Harris, at the age of 37, has been confirmed as Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister, marking a significant generational shift in the nation's political landscape. 
Simon Harris, at the age of 37, has been confirmed as Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister, marking a significant generational shift in the nation's political landscape. -
Russia and Kazakhstan Evacuate Over 100,000 Amid Worst Flooding in Decades
Russia and Kazakhstan have ordered the evacuation of more than 100,000 people as rapidly melting snow has caused the worst flooding in the region in at least 70 years. T 
Russia and Kazakhstan have ordered the evacuation of more than 100,000 people as rapidly melting snow has caused the worst flooding in the region in at least 70 years. T -
ECHR Verdict: Swiss Climate Inaction Breaches Human Rights, Landmark Ruling Empowers Future Litigations
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) based in Strasbourg, France, declared that Switzerland's lax approach to combating climate change constitutes a breach of human rights. 
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) based in Strasbourg, France, declared that Switzerland's lax approach to combating climate change constitutes a breach of human rights. -
Vatican Condemns Gender-Affirming Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Theory as Violations of Human Dignity
The Vatican has declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, placing them on the same level as abortion and euthanasia in a new doctrinal declaration titled "Infinite Dignity." 
The Vatican has declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, placing them on the same level as abortion and euthanasia in a new doctrinal declaration titled "Infinite Dignity." -
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Opens Investigation into Elon Musk Over Misinformation Dispute
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has initiated an investigation into tech magnate Elon Musk, the billionaire owner and CTO of social network X (formerly Twitter), over possible obstruction of justice and his role in the spread of misinformation online. 
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has initiated an investigation into tech magnate Elon Musk, the billionaire owner and CTO of social network X (formerly Twitter), over possible obstruction of justice and his role in the spread of misinformation online.
