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Urgent action on Myanmar is needed but engaging the junta at the Southeast Asian leaders meeting is a risky gamble

The international community is putting its hopes on a meeting between Southeast Asian leaders this weekend to reach a breakthrough on stopping the violence in Myanmar, as the country's ruling… [...]

90-year-old Hong Kong woman loses $32 million in phone scam

Hong Kong police have arrested a man after a 90-year-old woman lost around HK$247 million ($32 million) in a scam. [...]

Senior general says US will maintain ability to launch air strikes in Afghanistan following troop withdrawal

The senior US general responsible for US troops in the Middle East made clear Thursday that the US intends to maintain military influence and the ability to carry out air… [...]

Russia orders troops back to base after massive buildup near Ukraine border

Russia ordered its top military brass to return troops to their permanent bases from Friday, saying it had concluded a "snap inspection" of its forces in the country's east and… [...]

Brazil says it's ready to end deforestation in Amazon. But there's a price tag

As the Biden climate summit gets underway, there is growing focus on Brazil -- a notorious offender of deforestation since Bolsonaro was elected. Now the Brazilian government says it's re-committed… [...]

How JPMorgan Chase got European football so wrong

When JPMorgan Chase agreed to finance a breakaway competition of some of the world's richest soccer clubs, it expected some heated discussions. [...]

The breakaway European Super League is all about big money

A dozen of Europe's top soccer clubs have agreed to form a breakaway league, producing howls of indignation from the sport's governing bodies, the elected leaders of France and Britain,… [...]

How Dogecoin is like a Cabbage Patch Doll

Dogecoin is tumbling after a stunning start to the year. [...]

Netflix needs a Next Big Thing

Netflix is synonymous with streaming, but its competitors have a distinct advantage that threatens the streaming leader's position at the top. [...]

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