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What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent
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UK charged men with helping Russia under new law: It comes after a Ukraine-linked business was targeted in March.
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Quick Glance: Accusation: Leicestershire man recruited as Russian spy
- An individual from Leicestershire is accused of playing a role as a Russian spy in an arson attack on a business with ties to Ukraine. It is also alleged that Dylan Earl is a member of a banned terror group.
- Among the five individuals charged in connection with the incident is Earl, residing in Elmesthorpe near Hinckley. According to the prosecution, Earl is said to have organized and funded the attack for the benefit of the Russian state.
- Prosecutors claim that Earl, 20, conducted "fraudulent activities, research, and reconnaissance of targets," and attempted to "recruit individuals" to assist a foreign intelligence service. Court documents suggest that Earl is connected to the banned terrorist group, the Wagner Group.
- Earl was first arrested on Wednesday, April 10, and is among the first individuals to be charged under the new National Security Act 2023. The Leicestershire man was charged by Counter Terrorism officers on Friday, April 19, with aggravated arson, preparatory conduct, and aiding a foreign intelligence service. He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, May 10, alongside the other four men.
South Korea men's soccer team falls to Indonesia, misses Paris Olympics: DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- South Korea will miss the men's soccer tournament at the ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's Olympic Qualification Hopes Dashed by Indonesia Defeat
- South Korea's men's soccer team will miss out on the Olympic football tournament for the first time since 1984 after a loss to Indonesia in the Under-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals that went to a penalty shootout.
- Indonesia secured a spot in the last four teams by winning the penalty shootout 11-10, with the game ending 2-2 after extra time.
- Despite Jeong Sang-bin's equalizer with 14 minutes left, and being down to 10 players due to a red card for Lee Young-jun, Lee Kang-hee missed his shot in the shootout, allowing Pratama Arhan to score the winning goal.
- Japan emerged victorious against host Qatar in a 4-2 extra-time win, maintaining their path towards an eighth consecutive Olympic appearance. Saudi Arabia will face Uzbekistan, and Iraq will meet Vietnam. The fourth-placed team will have a playoff against Guinea in May to secure a place in Paris.
How the Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023: Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting ...
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The benefit of public-private partnership: Financial sector cybersecurity - Academia - The Jakarta Post
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Boy, 6, killed in house fire cuddling his brother, 3, in attempt to save him: In a tragic house fire in Clifton, Virginia, 6-year-old William Brice shielded his ...
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Brazil fire: 10 killed in homeless guesthouse fire: The blaze erupted in the middle of the night at a guesthouse in Porto Alegre in southern Brazil.
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Robot dog “Thermonator” breathes fire and is legal almost everywhere in the USA: The company Throwflame is causing a stir in the USA. There, anyone with the ...
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Consequences of climate change: Parasitic fungi are killing Germany's trees: 90 billion trees grow in Germany's forests. But most of them are doing poorly ...
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'I'll become the helper's helper in the end': Jacelyn Tay explains why she doesn't want a maid
asiaone.com/entertainment/ill-become-helpers-helper-jacelyn-tay-explains-why-she-doesnt-want-maid
Photos and video show massive fire erupt at iconic Oceanside Pier in California: Crews worked to contain and fully extinguish the flames over night at the ...
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To my horror, it’s just a movie! - Entertainment - The Jakarta Post: To my horror, it’s just a movie! - Entertainment - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/culture/2024/04/25/to-my-horror-its-just-a-movie.html
Unilever Indonesia’s sees 5% sales decline in Q1 2024 - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/25/unilever-indonesias-sees-5-sales-decline-in-q1-2024.html
Jumbo Jet donates two fire tenders to GFS: The Guyana Fire Service has expanded its fleet with the addition of two foreign used fire tenders ...
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Owner of exploding building arrested at airport while trying to leave: Authorities
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Egypt delegation in Israel attempts to broker cease-fire agreement in Gaza: As the war drags on and casualties mount, there has been growing international ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
TikTok general counsel to move to new role focused on fighting US sale: WASHINGTON — Erich Andersen, general counsel for TikTok and its Chinese parent company ...
asiaone.com/world/tiktok-general-counsel-move-new-role-focused-fighting-us-sale
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
No casualties in one of Indonesia’s biggest volcanic eruptions in 50 years. What lessons does it offer in disaster preparedness?
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Fire burns a restaurant and hotel in eastern India, killing 6 and injuring 20: A major fire that engulfed a restaurant and hotel in eastern India killed at least ...
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Man who left 43 cats with no food, water in empty flat gets 20 days jail: A man who left his 43 cats behind in poor living conditions when he moved to a new home ...
asiaone.com/singapore/man-who-left-43-cats-no-food-water-empty-flat-gets-20-days-jail
2024 NBA Playoffs: Lakers fans chant ‘Fire Darvin’ in loss to Nuggets: As the Lakers were losing an 11th straight game to the Nuggets and falling behind 3-0 in ...
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At least 20 injured in India: Hotel burns down after gas explosion - several deaths
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Was your air fryer recalled? See which brands were pulled from store shelves: More than 3 million air fryers from Insignia, Cosori and more have been recalled ...
usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/04/25/cosori-air-fryer-recall-2024-power-xl-insignia/73365537007/
KPLC to pay Sh500 million for Nakumatt fire tragedy: KPLC will pay the owner of a building that housed Nakumatt Downtown supermarket more than Sh500 million for ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493801/kplc-to-pay-sh500-million-for-nakumatt-fire-tragedy
Smashed eggs, broken cookie jars: Bukit Timah condo residents go ape as monkeys ransack homes
asiaone.com/singapore/smashed-eggs-broken-cookie-jars-bukit-timah-condo-residents-go-ape-monkeys-ransack-homes
What to do this weekend (April 26 to 28): Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. Head down to CQ @ Clarke Quay to explore a ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/what-do-weekend-april-26-28
Heroic U.K. 6-year-old saves family from burning home ‘just at the right time’ : On the afternoon of April 4, Olivia Patterson looked up from her neighbor’s ...
today.com/parents/6-year-old-girl-saves-family-burning-house-rcna148779
'Allow people to have better control of their life': NKF expands overnight dialysis with over 200 new slots
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Dickson Nasi Lemak to open its first dine-in outlet at Tanjong Pagar in June due to 'really massive' demand
asiaone.com/lifestyle/dickson-nasi-lemak-open-its-first-dine-outlet-tanjong-pagar-june-due-really-massive
Attack on fire service vehicle on complaint of delay, 2 injured: The attack took place after a fire broke out at a filling station in the Ten Mile area of the ...
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UAE: Massive fire breaks out in Sharjah; residents report thick smoke billowing from site - News | Khaleej Times
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Biden's re-election campaign won't stop using TikTok - Americas - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/25/bidens-re-election-campaign-wont-stop-using-tiktok.html
Long-lost Klimt portrait auctioned off for 30 million euros - Art & Culture - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/culture/2024/04/25/long-lost-klimt-portrait-auctioned-off-for-30-million-euros.html
Quick Glance: Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' Sells for $32 Million Euros at Auction
- Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' sells for $32 million euros at auction despite subject's uncertainty.
- The painting depicts a young woman in a turquoise dress and floral gown against a red background.
- The current owners reached a 'fair and just solution' with the legal successors of the Lieser family.
- The painting's history post-Klimt's death and during the Nazi era raises significant questions.
Countries, including US, seek changes to EU deforestation regulation - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/25/countries-including-us-seek-changes-to-eu-deforestation-regulation.html
KAI asks for government help to alleviate high-speed rail debt burden - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/24/kai-asks-for-government-help-to-alleviate-high-speed-rail-debt-burden.html
Indonesia-Singapore cooperation: Minister Airlangga meets Singaporean foreign minister - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/24/indonesia-singapore-cooperation-minister-airlangga-meets-singaporean-foreign-minister.html
Asia Hawks on Alert After Indonesia Shock Rate Hike to Defend Rupiah (IDR USD): Investors are looking for the next policy domino to fall in Asia amid an ...
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Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States: Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/you-can-now-buy-a-flame-throwing-robot-dog-for-under-10000/
Watch: Huge fire breaks out at Russian oil facility: A huge fire has broken out at a Russian oil refinery following reports of overnight drone attacks.
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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
- Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.
- As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.
- Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.
- The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
KPLC to pay Sh500 million for Nakumatt fire tragedy: KPLC will pay the owner of a building that housed Nakumatt Downtown supermarket more than Sh500 million for ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493801/kplc-to-pay-sh500-million-for-nakumatt-fire-tragedy
All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
'When there's a will, there's a way': Woman completes law degree while working as domestic helper in Singapore
asiaone.com/singapore/she-completed-her-law-degree-while-working-domestic-helper-singapore
West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/
Clarksville family loses three dogs in house fire: A recent house fire has devastated one family in more ways than one. While the Greenwood parents ...
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Marking 41 years in print, ‘The Jakarta Post’ enjoys readers’ lasting trust - Society - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/04/25/marking-41-years-in-print-the-jakarta-post-enjoys-readers-lasting-trust.html
Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Kartini, women’s quotas, elections and patriarchy - Academia - The Jakarta Post: Kartini, women’s quotas, elections and patriarchy - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/24/kartini-womens-quotas-elections-and-patriarchy.html
'We aren't going anywhere': TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions
asiaone.com/world/we-arent-going-anywhere-tiktok-ceo-expects-defeat-us-restrictions
Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
extremetech.com/computing/russia-is-working-on-a-128-core-supercomputing-platform-report
Pilot reported fire onboard plane carrying fuel, attempted to return before crash
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Stardust fire: Simon Harris to give state apology: Simon Harris will give a formal State apology to families and victims of the Stardust fire in the Dáil.
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UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday: The National Centre of Meteorology said it's closely monitoring the weather situation
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-light-to-moderate-rains-expected-from-monday-to-friday-1.1713757230632
Tourist plunges 76 metres at volcano: A tourist plunged 76 metres to her death in Indonesia after tripping while taking photos on the edge of an active volcano.
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/tourist-plunges-76-metres-to-her-death-into-active-volcano-while-posing-for-photo/news-story/2c92f033cbe0844d929946df618e8758
UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-expect-a-clear-day-tomorrow-with-not-much-rain-as-per-weather-forecast-1.1713795964743
Young Garuda makes history by reaching U-23 Asia Cup quarters after beating Jordan 4-1 - Sports - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/sports/2024/04/22/young-garuda-makes-history-by-reaching-u-23-asia-cup-quarters-after-beating-jordan-4-1.html
Shōgun Is Everything Game of Thrones Should Have Been - IGN: Ever since Game of Thrones became the standard bearer for contemporary prestige TV ...
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Mojave drone fires gun pods for first time: General Atomics recently released details of a live-fire demo involving its Mojave drone, the same type recently ...
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Fair or not? Man pays 30 cents 'takeaway fee' despite using own container at Paya Lebar food court
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Tennessee passes bill to let teachers carry guns in schools: The bill's passage in the Republican-led Legislature comes a year after a shooter opened fire and ...
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/tennessee-passes-bill-let-teachers-carry-guns-schools-rcna149068
Fire and Rescue Department pilots to undergo simulated emergency training in UAE: KUANTAN: The Fire and Rescue Department will be sending its pilots to the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/24/fire-and-rescue-department-pilots-to-undergo-simulated-emergency-training-in-uae
From selling chips to becoming a millionaire at 19, Malaysian entrepreneur aims for first billion before age 30
asiaone.com/malaysia/selling-chips-becoming-millionaire-19-malaysian-entrepreneur-aims-first-billion-age-30
Home-based business gets called out online for 'rude and degrading' signs towards food delivery riders
asiaone.com/singapore/home-based-business-gets-called-out-online-rude-and-degrading-signs-towards-food-delivery
Seizing the opportunity for solar panel manufacturing - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/24/seizing-the-opportunity-for-solar-panel-manufacturing.html
Woman dies falling 250ft into volcano while her husband was taking a photo: 31-year-old Chinese national Huang Lihong tumbled into the Ijen Crater in Banyuwangi ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/woman-dies-falling-250ft-volcano-husband-taking-a-photo-20693480/
Chinese Nickel Billionaire Boosts Australian Miner in Indonesia: A little-known Australian company is becoming the Western face of a Chinese nickel behemoth.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/chinese-nickel-billionaire-boosts-australian-miner-in-indonesia
BBC witnesses boarding of boat which left five dead: The BBC's Andrew Harding, in France, witnesses people clambering aboard a small boat bound for the UK.
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68880792
Zoe Tay looking forward to play 'weak' matriarch character with arc spanning 24 years in The Little Nyonya spinoff
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Philippines: Fire engulfs 19 vehicles at Manila international airport car park: Flight operations were unaffected, the Manila International Airport Authority ...
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-fire-engulfs-19-vehicles-at-manila-international-airport-car-park-1.1713779159983
'We've made the difficult decision': Michelin-approved Shi Wei Da Satay Bee Hoon in Bedok to shutter on April 30
asiaone.com/lifestyle/weve-made-difficult-decision-michelin-approved-shi-wei-da-satay-bee-hoon-bedok-shutter
Govt to clear illegal and unsafe buildings in Puncak areas - Regulations - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/23/govt-to-clear-illegal-and-unsafe-buildings-in-puncak-areas.html
Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario: Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown ...
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'This isn't the end': These celebs keep their chin up even after not winning at Star Awards 2024
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