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Malaysia Denies Former PM Najib Razak’s House Arrest Request Ahead of Key 1MDB Verdict
A Malaysian court on Monday rejected a bid by jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, marking the first of two pivotal rulings the ex-premier faces this week concerning the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. Najib, imprisoned since 2022, had his 12-year jail sentence halved last year by
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Showcases Economic Progress with Daughter at Samjiyon Hotel Openings
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the inauguration of multiple hotels in the country’s Samjiyon tourist zone alongside his daughter Kim Ju Ae, highlighting what state media described as the nation’s economic development and rising living standards ahead of a major party congress scheduled for early 2026. Samjiyon Tourist Zone Hotel Openings State media
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Thailand and Cambodia Set to Resume Truce Talks as Border Clashes Enter Third Week
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold a meeting of defense officials on December 24 to discuss resuming a months-old ceasefire, as fighting along their disputed border enters its third consecutive week, leaving at least 80 people dead. The announcement comes after a special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers in Kuala Lumpur, aimed at reviving
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Vietnam’s Next Leadership Taking Shape Ahead of January Congress
Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party has finalized its candidate shortlist for the country’s top leadership positions during a two-day plenum in Hanoi, signaling the final stages of preparations ahead of the five-yearly party congress scheduled for January 19-25, 2026. While no names were officially released, Party General Secretary To Lam is widely seen as the leading
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Pakistan Strikes $4 Billion Military Deal with Libya’s National Army Amid UN Arms Embargo
Pakistan has finalized a military equipment deal worth over $4 billion with the Libyan National Army (LNA), marking one of the largest arms sales in the country’s history, according to multiple Pakistani officials. The agreement, signed despite a longstanding United Nations arms embargo on Libya, is expected to span 2½ years and includes fighter jets,
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China’s Economic Growth Falls Below 3% in 2025, Half of Official Target: Rhodium Group Report
China’s economy expanded at a sluggish pace of 2.5% to 3% in 2025, according to estimates by the Rhodium Group think tank, significantly below the government’s official growth target of around 5%. The slowdown has been primarily driven by a collapse in fixed-asset investment across the country, raising concerns about the long-term health of the
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India’s Economic Growth Remains Strong in November Amid Robust Urban Consumption: RBI Report
India’s economy continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience in November 2025, fueled largely by private consumption and robust urban demand, according to the latest monthly bulletin released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Strong Urban Demand Drives Economic Momentum The RBI highlighted that demand conditions in urban areas remained strong, with high-frequency indicators pointing to
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Two Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
Two unidentified individuals lost their lives on Monday in a lone-vehicle accident along the Isara-Remo/Erimobi Bridge section of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The vehicle involved, a Suzuki bus with registration number KRD 194 JW, reportedly collided with a stationary, broken-down vehicle on the road. Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement
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Markets in 2025: Gold, Dollar Bears, and a Wild Ride for Global Investors
London, December 23, 2025 – Global markets delivered a rollercoaster year in 2025, marked by strong gains in stocks, record-breaking rallies in gold, and dramatic currency swings, all under the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump’s return and a wave of geopolitical and economic shocks. Global Stocks Rally World stocks recovered from April’s “Liberation Day”
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Taiwan November Export Orders Surge at Fastest Pace in Nearly 5 Years on Strong AI Demand
Taipei, December 23, 2025 – Taiwan’s export orders in November recorded their fastest growth in nearly five years, fueled by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology and other high-tech products. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, export orders rose 39.5% year-on-year to $72.92 billion, surpassing analysts’ expectations of a 30.1% gain. This marked
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