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CHINA ANNOUNCES RECORD $411 BILLION TREASURY BOND PLAN TO BOOST CONSUMPTION AND ADVANCED SECTORS IN 2025

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China's Strategic Fiscal Move has unveiled plans to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) in special treasury bonds for 2025, marking the highest issuance on record. This initiative underscores Beijing's aggressive strategy to counter economic headwinds and invigorate growth amidst global and domestic challenges.

SOUTH KOREA'S PRESIDENT YOON SUK-YEOL VOWS TO FIGHT TO THE END FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND UNITY

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared he will "fight to the end" amid growing political turmoil following his controversial martial law declaration on December 3rd. The six-hour decree triggered massive protests and an impeachment process that continues to threaten his presidency.

INDIAN STAR BAILED AFTER ARREST OVER FAN'S DEATH

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Popular Telugu film star Allu Arjun was arrested and released on bail following a deadly crush at the premiere of his latest film in Hyderabad. The crush killed a 39-year-old woman and critically injured her son. Arjun had made a surprise appearance at the premiere.

SOUTH KOREAN POLICE RAID PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

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Following President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law last week, South Korean police have done a raid on the presidential office in Seoul. While police have accessed the civil service offices, they are currently blocked from entering the main presidential building by security guards.

LI TIE SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS IN CHINA'S SOCCER CORRUPTION CRACKDOWN

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Li Tie, once hailed as a national soccer icon, has fallen from grace faster than a failed penalty kick. The former Chinese soccer star and coach of the national men's team has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption, marking another chapter in China's sweeping crackdown on graft in professional soccer.

SAUDI ARABIA SET TO HOST 2034 WORLD CUP

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Saudi Arabia has officially been named the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup following an uncontested bid. The announcement was made during an online FIFA Congress, marking the culmination of a swift 14-month process that saw the Gulf nation emerge as the sole candidate from the Asia and Oceania regions capable of hosting the expanded tournament, now featuring 104 matches.

GUKESH DOMMARAJU: TEEN CHECKMATES CHESS HISTORY AT 18

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Indian prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has officially turned the chessboard upside down, becoming the youngest world champion at the tender age of 18. While most 18-year-olds are worrying about college applications, Gukesh was busy outmaneuvering China's Ding Liren in a nerve-racking final. Talk about next-level multitasking!

UK AND US IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON KAMLESH PATTNI OVER GOLD SMUGGLING NETWORK

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The governments of the UK and US have imposed sanctions on Kamlesh Pattni, a British-Kenyan businessman, accused of involvement in a global illicit gold trade that fuels corruption, human rights abuses, and money laundering. In this crackdown, which freezes his assets and targets his business operations, implicate his wife, brother-in-law, and associates.