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CHINA FREES MINTZ GROUP EMPLOYEES AFTER TWO-YEAR DETENTION

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In a surprising diplomatic maneuver, China has released all five local employees of the Mintz Group who were detained in March 2023, marking a significant turning point in the country's approach to foreign business operations. The release comes amid mounting international pressure and a sharp decline in foreign direct investment in the world's second-largest economy.

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KIM SOO HYUN FACES BACKLASH AS BRANDS CUT TIES AMID CONTROVERSY

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South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun is facing major fallout after being embroiled in a controversy surrounding his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron. The backlash has led to several high-profile brands, including luxury fashion house Prada, cutting ties with the actor.

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SOUTH KOREAN COURT REINSTATES HAN DUCK-SOO AS ACTING PRESIDENT AFTER IMPEACHMENT OVERTURNED

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In a significant development that marks the latest twist in South Korea's ongoing political crisis, the Constitutional Court has reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president. The court ruled 7-1 to strike down Han's impeachment, which had suspended him from office for nearly three months.

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CHINA UNVEILS SPECIAL ACTION PLAN TO REVITALIZE CONSUMER SPENDING

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The Chinese State Council has launched a comprehensive "Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption" aimed at reinvigorating domestic demand amid ongoing economic challenges. The initiative, announced on March 16, represents Beijing's strategic response to persistent deflationary pressures and reduced consumer confidence.

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IRAQ PLANS ON BOOSTING OIL PRODUCTION TO 6 MILLION BPD BY 2029

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Iraq has unveiled ambitious plans to increase its oil production capacity to more than 6 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2029, according to the Iraqi oil ministry. This strategic initiative represents a significant expansion from the country's current output of approximately 4 million bpd.

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PHILIPPINES ARRESTS FORMER PRESIDENT DUTERTE ON ICC WAR-CRIMES WARRANT

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Philippine police arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly "war on drugs." The 79-year-old was taken into custody shortly after arriving at Manila airport from Hong Kong.

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X SUES INDIA OVER EXPANDED CENSORSHIP POWERS

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X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government, alleging that the country's IT ministry has unlawfully expanded censorship powers, enabling the easier removal of online content and empowering "countless" government officials to execute such orders. The lawsuit marks an escalation in the ongoing legal dispute between X and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over content takedown orders.

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CHINA'S MILITARY SAYS IT WILL TIGHTEN 'NOOSE' AROUND TAIWAN IF INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT ESCALATES

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China's military said Sunday it would tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism over the island escalated, warning proponents to step back from the "precipice" or face a "dead end", state media reported.

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