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South Korea's six months of political chaos

South Korea's six months of political chaos

South Koreans go to the polls on Tuesday in a snap election after ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and stripped of office over his abortive martial law declaration.

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Mongolia PM loses parliament confidence vote, resigns

Mongolia PM loses parliament confidence vote, resigns

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday, a parliamentary statement said, after losing a confidence vote among lawmakers.

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Fintech Forward Set to Return to Bahrain and Gather the Most Influential Leaders in Finance at its Third Edition in October 2025

Fintech Forward Set to Return to Bahrain and Gather the Most Influential Leaders in Finance at its Third Edition in October 2025

Fintech Forward 2025 will be programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board

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Trump says Iran deal would not allow 'any' uranium enrichment

Trump says Iran deal would not allow 'any' uranium enrichment

US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out allowing Iran to enrich uranium under any nuclear deal between the foes -- as Tehran defended what it said was its "peaceful" pursuit of fuel for power generation.

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Suspect faces US hate charges after fire attack on Jewish protest

Suspect faces US hate charges after fire attack on Jewish protest

The man suspected of a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish protesters in Colorado is facing federal hate crime charges, officials said Monday, as President Donald Trump's administration vowed to pursue "terrorists" living in the US on visas.

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Stocks mixed, oil up on rising trade tensions, geopolitical risks

Stocks mixed, oil up on rising trade tensions, geopolitical risks

Oil prices surged Monday over renewed concerns about Russia's war in Ukraine and relief over OPEC+ production, while stock markets were mixed as US-China trade tensions resurfaced after a brief lull.

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West Brom hire Spurs assistant Mason as manager

West Brom hire Spurs assistant Mason as manager

West Brom appointed former Tottenham midfielder and caretaker manager Ryan Mason as new boss on Monday.

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Oilers try to end Canada's NHL title drought by dethroning Panthers

Oilers try to end Canada's NHL title drought by dethroning Panthers

A tension-packed Canada-United States rivalry reaches an emotional high starting Wednesday when the Edmonton Oilers try to become the first Canadian club since 1993 to win the Stanley Cup.

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Djokovic, Sinner into French Open quarters as No.361 Boisson springs upset

Djokovic, Sinner into French Open quarters as No.361 Boisson springs upset

Novak Djokovic sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final on Monday, while world number one Jannik Sinner dismantled Andrey Rublev in straight sets.

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Sinner crushes Rublev to reach Roland Garros last eight

Sinner crushes Rublev to reach Roland Garros last eight

Jannik Sinner fired a warning sign to his French Open title rivals as he romped to a comprehensive victory over Andrey Rublev in the French Open last 16 on Monday.

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