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    South Korean President apologises for martial law, but doesn't resign

    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday apologised for his attempt to impose martial law this week but did not resign, defying intense pressure to step down even from some in his ruling party

    Southeast Asia
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    Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS members if they dump dollar

    US President-elect Donald Trump warned BRICS — a China- and Russia-backed group of emerging economies — against any move to replace the US dollar threatening 100% tariffs if they fail to give any commitment.

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    Indian Economy In 'Sweet Spot', Says Moody's, Forecasts 7.2% Growth In 2024

    Indian economy is in a sweet spot, with a mix of solid growth and moderating inflation, Moody's Ratings said, forecasting a 7.2 per cent GDP growth in the 2024 calendar year and 6.6 per cent in the next.

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    Vistara Bids Goodbye, Ends 9 Year Long Flight

    Vistara — a joint venture between​ Tatas and​ Singapore Airlines— has now merged with​ Air India, creating an enlarged entity that is now the country’s largest international carrier.

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    Israel, Turkey Restore Full Diplomatic Ties

    Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on Wednesday and agreed on reinstating their respective ambassadors and general consuls, thus restoring full diplomatic ties.

    West Asia
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    Liz Truss Leads Race To Become Britain's Next PM: Poll Of Party Members

    Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is 22 percentage points ahead of her rival Rishi Sunak in the contest to become the country's next prime minister, a poll of Conservative Party members by Opinium Research showed.

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    Russia Launches Iran Satellite, Stokes Ukraine Surveillance Concerns

    An Iranian satellite launched by Russia blasted off from Kazakhstan Tuesday and reached orbit amid controversy that Moscow might use it to boost its surveillance of military targets in Ukraine.

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    Explosive Situation In Gaza Following Friday’s Bloodbath

    Israeli jets have pounded the besieged Gaza Strip for a second day following a wave of air strikes on the coastal enclave that killed at least 15 people, including a five-year-old girl.

    World
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    Kazakhstan Ranks 79 Among 132 Economies Featured In Global Innovation Index 2021

    NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan is ranked 79th out of 132 economies for its innovation capabilities, taking third place among the 10 economies in Central and Southern Asia, according to the Global Innovation Index 2021.

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    Russia To Launch Iran’s Most Advanced Monitoring Satellite

    Russia is set to launch an advanced satellite on behalf of Iran on 9 August, substantially boosting Iran’s current space capabilities, according to a statement by Roscosmos space agency.

    West Asia
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    Israel Pummels Gaza With Airstrikes, Palestinian Resistance Responds

    The Israeli army continued its offensive campaign on the Gaza Strip into the night of 5 August, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more. Palestinian resistance groups launched dozens of rockets in retaliation

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    Hezbollah Does Not Rule Out ‘War’ With Israel Over Disputed Gas Field

    The Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah does not rule out going to war with Israel over the regime’s attempts at impinging on Lebanon’s natural resources.

    West Asia
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    Coke, Meth And Booze: The Flip Side Of The Permian Oil Boom 

    The fastest-growing oil region in the U.S. is fueling not only the second American shale revolution—it's fueling a subculture of drug and alcohol abuse among oil field workers. 

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    India wants to work with BRICS on 'Fourth Industrial Revolution': PM Modi

    The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the fourth major industrial era after the initial Industrial Revolution of the 18th century. It is characterised by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines.

    South Asia
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    Saudi Arabia halts oil shipments via Bab el-Mandeb

    Riyadh has temporarily suspended all oil shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement launched retaliatory attacks on a Saudi warship and a vessel.

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    Saudis pump more crude oil for Trump, then doubt if it's needed

    Under pressure from US President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabiahas rushed to boost oil production -- only to discover that global markets might not yet need it.

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    India scrapped controversial tax on sanitary pads

    India has withdrawn a controversial tax on sanitary pads following a vocal campaign led by activists and Bollywood stars to boost female education and empowerment.

    South Asia
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    Trump brands Russia, China and EU ‘enemies’

    Monday’s summit in Helsinki will offer Putin, a former KGB spymaster, and Trump the chance to get the measure of each other on an array of fronts including Syria, Ukraine and nuclear disarmament.

    World
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    US oil exports to India hit record high ahead of sanctions on Iran

    US crude oil exports to India hit a record in June and so far this year are almost double last year's total as the country's refiners move to replace supplies from Iran and Venezuela in a win.

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    US Softens Stance on Iran Sanctions Amid Warnings

    The United States has softened its stance on new Iran sanctions after warnings that a possible face-off between the two countries would push oil prices back into the triple digits.

    West Asia
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    800,000 expats have left Saudi Arabia, but that hasn't created jobs for locals

    In recent years, Saudi Arabia has taken major steps to make the "Saudization" process a reality, however, it seems as though it hasn't been going as planned.

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    Israel tightens Gaza siege with closure of goods crossing

    "The crossing will be closed except for humanitarian equipment (including food and medicine) that will be approved on an individual basis," the Israeli military said in a statement.

    West Asia
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    The New Oil Cartel Threatening OPEC

    When reports emerged that India and China are in talks about forming an oil buyers’ club, OPEC was probably too busy with its upcoming June 22 meeting to concern itself with that dangerous alliance.

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    China blasts 'largest trade war' as US triggers tariffs

    China pledges retaliation as US tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese imports take effect, putting the world's two biggest economies on a high-stake road towards all-out trade conflict. 

    Business

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