Retail Stock Market Investment Risks Highlighted by Finance Minister in BSE Event

Mumbai, India – Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed concerns about the increasing number of Indians investing in the stock market and emphasized the importance of safeguarding their household savings. Speaking at a BSE event, Sitharaman highlighted the risks associated with growing retail participation in the derivatives market. Sitharaman warned that unchecked growth in retail trading in futures and options could pose challenges for the market, investor sentiment, and households’ financial well-being. She cited a …

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Former Kazakh Minister Faces Murder and Torture Charges for Brutal Attack on Wife

Almaty, Kazakhstan – A former Minister of Kazakhstan is facing charges of torture and murder in connection with the brutal assault of his wife, leading to her tragic death due to brain trauma. The shocking incident unfolded at a family-owned restaurant in November 2023, where the 43-year-old ex-economy minister, Kuandyk Bishimbayev, was captured on camera dragging his wife by her hair and subjecting her to a relentless eight-hour attack. The trial at the Supreme Court …

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Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Urges Restraint Amid Border Town Takeover

MAE SOT, Thailand – Thailand’s foreign minister called for restraint from Myanmar’s military authorities following the loss of an important border trading town to their opponents. The minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, emphasized the need to avoid violence and ensure peace in the region during his visit to Mae Sot, which sits adjacent to Myanmar’s Myawaddy town. In recent events, army troops abandoned their last defensive position in Myawaddy, relinquishing control of the trading town to guerrillas …

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**CENSORSHIP:** Elon Musk and Australian Prime Minister Clash Over Social Media Ban on Stabbing Video

Melbourne, Australia — Elon Musk, the tech billionaire behind X, has found himself embroiled in a legal battle with Australian authorities over the spread of a disturbing video on his social media platform. The video in question depicts a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church, prompting a judge to order X to block users worldwide from accessing it. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized Musk, labeling him as an “arrogant billionaire” who believes he …

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Teenage Violence Crackdown Announced by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal

Viry-Chatillon, France – French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal recently unveiled a set of measures aimed at addressing the rising issue of teenage violence in and around schools. This initiative comes as the government looks to strengthen its stance on security in light of the upcoming European elections in two months. In the past few weeks, France has been rocked by a series of violent incidents involving schoolchildren, culminating in the tragic fatal beating of a …

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Border Trading Town in Myanmar Falls to Guerrillas: Thai Foreign Minister Urges Restraint from Military

MAE SOT, Thailand – The Foreign Minister of Thailand emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution in Myanmar as tensions escalate following the loss of an important border trading town to opposition forces. The town of Myawaddy, located across the river from Mae Sot, fell into the hands of guerrillas from the ethnic Karen National Union and the People’s Defense Forces, marking a significant blow to Myanmar’s military regime. The once-powerful armed forces of Myanmar have …

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Border Town Battle: Thai Minister Urges Burma Military Restraint amid Loss

MAE SOT, Thailand – Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara visited Mae Sot, a town neighboring Myanmar’s Myawaddy, where the Myanmar military lost control of an important border trading town. The minister urged Myanmar’s military authorities to refrain from responding violently to the situation, emphasizing the need for peaceful resolution. The swift takeover of the town by ethnic guerrillas of the Karen National Union and pro-democracy People’s Defense Forces has raised concerns about potential retaliatory attacks …

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Border Dispute: Thai Foreign Minister Urges Myanmar Military to Avoid Violence after Loss

Bangkok, Thailand – Amid escalating tensions between Myanmar’s military and Thailand, the Thai Foreign Minister has issued a call for peace and urged Myanmar’s military to refrain from launching a violent attack on a border town recently lost by its army. The border town in question, Maesot, has been a point of contention between the two countries for years. Following a recent skirmish, Myanmar’s military lost control of the town, prompting concerns of retaliatory violence. …

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Jordan Foreign Minister Warns of Explosion Over Israeli Restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan

AMMAN, JORDAN – The ongoing restrictions imposed by Israel on Muslim worshippers’ access to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the holy month of Ramadan have caused growing tensions in the region, warned Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi during a recent news conference. Safadi expressed grave concerns over Israel’s decision to limit access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, citing security reasons due to the conflict in Gaza. Jordan, which oversees the holy site, condemned the move …

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Gangs Unleash Coordinated Attacks as Haitian Prime Minister Seeks Return Amid Violence

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A wave of violent gang attacks has swept through Haiti’s capital, leaving the city in a state of chaos and fear. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s visit to Puerto Rico on Tuesday highlights the deep-rooted issue of gang violence that has plagued the nation. The coordinated assaults have intensified the instability in Haiti, making it difficult for Prime Minister Henry to safely return to his homeland. Gang violence has long been a …

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