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The Sweet Tale of Christmas
Gingerbread is a sweet treat which symbolizes the sharing and family unity of the Christmas holiday.
Vietnam court upholds death sentence in $12B fraud case
Reuters
Truong My Lan, the chairwoman of a major real estate firm in Vietnam, has had her death sentence upheld by the court following a massive $12.5 billion fraud case.
In April, she was convicted of embezzling nearly 3% of Vietnam’s 2022 GDP, a crime prosecutors called "unprecedented," severely damaging the economy and shaking investor confidence.
The Ho Chi Minh City court rejected her appeal, ruling that her death sentence will stand unless she repays three-quarters of the stolen funds.
Reuters
Lan, a central figure in Vietnam’s anti-corruption crackdown, known as "Blazing Furnace," had hoped for leniency after admitting guilt and making partial repayments. However, the court found these actions insufficient. Lan can still request a legal review, but for now, her sentence remains unchanged.
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Azerbaijan selected as COP16 Bureau member
The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2 to 13, 2024.
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China is willing to work with Australia
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian says China is willing to work with Australia. This comes as Beijing lifts trade restrictions on two Australian meat processing facilities, allowing red meat exports to resume.
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NATO Ministers meet to discuss Ukraine war and Middle East crisis
NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the Ukraine war and the Middle East crisis, with calls for increased military aid to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and energy infrastructure.
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Drones hit Key Infrastructure in Ukraine
An overnight strike on an energy facility in Ukraine’s Rivne region has caused power outages in Ternopil, worsening concerns over the country’s vulnerable energy grid.
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