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  3. SocietyCorruptionAfricaFraud

    Telegram Hands Over User Data to U.S. Authorities

    Court records reveal that Telegram has provided user data, including phone numbers, user IDs, and IP addresses, to U.S. authorities. This is a significant shift from Telegram's previous stance, following the arrest of CEO Pavel Durov in August 2024. The data was provided in response to a U.S. court order, with Telegram stating it was done 'voluntarily' and not acknowledging U.S. legal jurisdiction. The case involves Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi, charged with participating in an attack on Israel. As of January, Telegram has provided data for 2,253 users to the U.S.
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  6. SocietyEarthHealthcareDefenseWhite-collar

    East Timor's Lenient Penalties Fuel Phone Scam Surge

    East Timorese police warn that lenient penalties for phone scams are allowing suspects to resume activities after paying small fines. Out of 18 suspects arrested in Dili last month, 14 were released after paying a $3,000 fine, with some being arrested multiple times. Since July, 448 suspects have been arrested, including 211 Chinese nationals and 181 Indonesian nationals. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) points out that East Timor's dollarized economy, border loopholes, and inadequate anti-money laundering capabilities are contributing to the problem. Lack of cooperation between police forces and outdated legislation are also hindering efforts to combat these crimes.
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  8. SportsHockey

    Nike Signs Michael Olise in Multi-Million Dollar Boot Deal

    American sportswear giant Nike has reached an agreement with Bayern Munich star Michael Olise on a boot deal, according to an exclusive report by Footy Headlines. The Frenchman, who has spent several seasons without a boot sponsor, will become the face of Nike's revamped Hypervenom boot line, following the discontinuation of the Phantom silo. This deal comes after Nike lost Kylian Mbappe to On, and Olise's commitment to the discontinued Nike Hypervenom Phantom III boot has reportedly influenced Nike's decision to revive the line.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernance

    Trump Suspends Russia Sanctions Before Enforcement

    US President Donald Trump has waived key sanctions and tariffs linked to Russia before they could take effect. He said the decision served the national interest of the United States. In an executive order released on Friday, Trump suspended measures under a law he signed in September. The legislation aimed to increase pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, which began in 2022. However, Trump has been cozying up to Moscow while publicly criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, even suggesting that Kiev needs a new leader.
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  12. WorldAsia

    PSX Closes Higher After Gaining Over 700 Points

    The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish trend, gaining over 700 points across two trading sessions. On Thursday, the KSE-100 Index rose by 768.66 points, a 0.46% increase, to close at 166,186.17 points. The following day, the index rose further by 346.70 points, reaching 166,532.86 before pausing for Friday prayers. The market witnessed selective buying and range-bound trading, ultimately closing the week's last session marginally higher by 233.55 points.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Poland Proposes Tripling Minimum Funds for Short-Term Foreign Visitors

    Poland is planning to significantly increase the minimum amount of money required for short-term entry of foreigners, reports RMF24. Under the new rules project, to stay up to 4 days, visitors will need to confirm the presence of at least 1000 zloty instead of the current 300. For longer stays, the daily amount will increase from 75 to 300 zloty. For students or those arriving for study or research, the required amount for the first two months will increase from 1270 to 2020 zloty. These changes are still a project and may come into force 30 days after the official publication of the decree.
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  16. WorldRegulatorsTreatyMiddle East

    Ukraine Aims to Open Remaining EU Negotiation Clusters by Year's End

    Ukraine has normalized relations with Hungary, removing political obstacles to opening all six negotiation clusters with the EU by the end of 2026. Currently, four out of six clusters have been opened, and Kyiv plans to launch negotiations on the remaining directions by December. Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Prime Minister Sergei Koretskyi, have expressed confidence in this timeline, with European partners supporting Ukraine's approach. The country also expects to open two more negotiating clusters by the end of the year.
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  19. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Agriculture Minister Apologizes for Electric Tractor Price Confusion

    Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit clarified on October 16 that the government's plan involves purchasing 2,543 electric tractors for around 400-500 Rice Department centers at 1.6 million baht each, not electric combine harvesters at 16 million baht each as previously misunderstood. The tractors aim to reduce farmers' land preparation costs by an estimated 1.68 billion baht annually. The broader clean-energy farming initiative remains under study, potentially including grain dryers, water pumps, and solar power.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Ukraine's Drone Attacks Close Moscow Airports

    Ukraine's drone attacks have repeatedly forced the closure of all four Moscow airports (Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, and Zhukovsky) and St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport, causing hundreds of flight delays and cancellations. The attacks, which began in mid-October, have led to a significant disruption in air traffic over central Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned earlier that the Russian airspace would become unsafe due to drone attacks.
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  21. WorldMiddle East

    Turkey's 5G Subscribers Reach Nearly 48 Million in Six Months

    The number of 5G subscribers in Turkey has surged to nearly 48 million in just six months, according to Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. Initially launched in January with 21 million subscribers, the number grew to 44.5 million by August and reached 47,661,726 by September. The minister aims to expand 5G services across the country within two years.
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  22. PoliticsMiddle EastBudgetFraud

    Avoid 'Myanmar Asia-Pacific Cloud Selenium' Company

    Users warn against 'Myanmar Asia-Pacific Cloud Selenium' company due to lack of commissions, increasing resource fees, and favoritism towards relatives. Despite high performance, employees receive no commission, and the company exploits ordinary members while prioritizing management's income. Most employees leave after a short period, and those who stay are mainly relatives of the responsible person.
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  23. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastEarth

    Two TNB Workers Injured in Kangkar Tebrau Substation Fire

    Two technical staff of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) were injured, one of them severely, after being electrocuted while performing maintenance work at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Infeed Substation (PMU). The incident caused a fire, leading to power outages in several areas around Johor Bahru for about an hour. Both workers were sent to the hospital for treatment, and TNB has contacted their families.
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