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MANMOHAN SINGH: THE QUIET ARCHITECT OF INDIA'S ECONOMIC MIRACLE DIES

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They say silence speaks louder than words, and Manmohan Singh's life was a testament to that. India's former prime minister and economic reformer, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy as towering as the challenges he overcame. From a humble village in Punjab to reshaping the global perception of India's economy, his journey was nothing short of extraordinary.

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.

MPs FILE MOTION TO IMPEACH S KOREAN ACTING PRESIDENT

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South Korean opposition lawmakers have filed an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, just weeks after parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. The move follows Han's refusal to appoint constitutional court judges nominated by the opposition Democratic Party (DP).

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!

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.