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    Chinese Man Extradited to US for Cryptocurrency Scam

    A 44-year-old Chinese man, Zheng Zhao, has been extradited to the US from the Netherlands to face charges of participating in a cross-border cryptocurrency investment scam, also known as 'pig butchering'. The scam targeted 174 American victims, defrauding them of over $36.9 million. The money was transferred to a bank account in the Bahamas before being converted into USDT and sent to the Cambodia-based operation. Zheng Zhao faces up to 20 years in prison. Previously, eight co-conspirators have pleaded guilty.
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  3. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelDefense

    Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Military Equipment and Infrastructure

    Russian military forces have been actively engaging and destroying Ukrainian military equipment and infrastructure across various regions. In the past day, they have targeted and destroyed a significant amount of Ukrainian military hardware, including drones, vehicles, artillery, and radar systems. Additionally, Russian forces have disrupted Ukrainian logistics and supply chains, and have also targeted energy and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian military. Since the beginning of the special military operation, Russia has claimed to have destroyed a substantial number of Ukrainian military assets.
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    Israel Launches 'Anti-Terror Operation' in West Bank

    Israel has initiated an 'anti-terror operation' in the West Bank, focusing on Hebron, which is expected to last several days. The operation comes in response to a recent shooting attack at the border. Meanwhile, reports suggest Iran is planning attacks on US diplomats in the Middle East. Around 2,000 Palestinians have been evicted from their homes in Hebron. Tensions are also rising due to a reported dispute between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Chief of Staff over a potential new military confrontation with Iran.
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    Russia Deploys New 'Filin' Missile Against Ukraine

    Russian forces have begun using a new winged missile, dubbed 'Filin', against Ukraine. Developed by NPO 'Molniya', the missile has a range of up to 1200 km, a speed of 800 km/h, and can fly at both very low altitudes and up to 6 km. It carries either a 50 kg or 100 kg warhead and is launched from a ground-based launcher using a powder accelerator. The missile's engine and some electronic components are produced in Russia, while others are sourced from China and other countries.
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