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Singapore’s stock exchange hits 20-year low in listed companies
Regulator aims to encourage more listings to stem trend of companies opting for US IPOsFinancial Times - 5h -
Deadly Ambush, Protests Challenge Syrian Leaders' New Power
After a period of celebration over the fall of the Assad regime, old sectarian and political divisions have reasserted themselves.The Wall Street Journal - 10h -
Larry Ellison wraps up banner year as Oracle's stock rallies most since dot-com boom
Oracle shares have jumped 63% in 2024 and are headed for their best year since 1999, adding more than $75 billion to Larry Ellison's net worth.CNBC - 15h -
20 essential music documentaries to stream right now
A guide to essential music documentaries that look at musicians and bands over the decades.Los Angeles Times - 20h -
Dyson Promo Code: 20% + Up to $300 Off
Get 20% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $300 on vacuums, tools, and more.Wired - 1d -
Asia’s year in review: Who had it good — and who had it bad — in 2024
As the region awaits the return of Donald Trump to the White House and to a possible tumultuous Year of the Snake in the lunar calendar, we take a look at the year that was.CNBC - 1d -
Inside how the Capitol Police has changed since Jan. 6, 2021
It's a completely different department since the attack, adding intelligence gathering and threat assessment divisions that have driven up the USCP budget.Politico - 1d -
Pakistan's Nuclear Strategy Shifts as U.S. Realigns Ties in Asia
Despite Pakistan’s rejection of U.S. assertions, experts say long-range weapons would be in step with Islamabad’s shifting national security concerns as India and the U.S. draw closer.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
US faces deadly surf conditions and tornadoes during holidays
Winter winds brought deadly surf conditions to western states and tornadoes to Texas as parts of the US faced severe weather.BBC News - 7h -
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Prayers, tears mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami that killed over 200,000
People are gathering in prayer and visiting mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami, one of modern history’s worst natural disastersABC News - 10h -
'I had a life to live': Survivors recall tsunami 20 years later
It has been 20 years since the deadliest tsunami ever recorded, one that devastated communities around the Indian ocean and killed more than 200,000 people. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer spoke with ...NBC News - 11h -
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Memorials mark 20 years since tsunami killed over 200,000
The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.CBS News - 16h -
Ceremonies held across Asia to mark 20 years since Boxing Day tsunami
Waves towering up to 30 metres killed more than 220,000 people in 15 countries in deadliest tsunami in history. Ceremonies have been held in countries across Asia to remember the more than 220,000 ...The Guardian - 16h -
American survivors recall the harrowing moments of the century's deadliest tsunami
Twenty years ago, the world was stunned by the Asian tsunami, whose towering waves killed an estimated 230,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and other countries the day after ...NBC News - 19h -
Investigators Try to Determine Cause of Deadly Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
Of 62 passengers and five crew members on board the Azerbaijan Airlines flight, 29 survived, according to Kazakhstan’s authorities.The New York Times - 19h -
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20 years after a devastating tsunami, a survivor celebrates what the disaster has given him
The Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami began with a 9.3-magnitude earthquake. A series of waves devastated coastal communities in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand.NBC News - 23h -
'We retraced our daughter's last steps after tsunami death'
An undeveloped camera film Deborah Garlick took in Thailand was sent to her parents after her death.BBC News - 1d -
20 Years Ago a Tsunami Killed 230,000 People. We Can Do Better Now.
With better technology, we could further shorten the time between an earthquake and when the tsunami warning goes out.The New York Times - 1d -
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20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in Asia
A look back at the horrible loss of life.The New York Times - 1d -
Indian Ocean Tsunami Was the Deadliest in History. 20 Years Later, Challenges Still Remain.
Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.The New York Times - 1d -
Number of Londoners moving out of UK capital falls to lowest since 2013
Research highlights impact of decade of faster house price rises in rest of countryFinancial Times - 1d -
20 years on: 'My boat was metres from the shore when the Boxing Day tsunami hit'
A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.BBC News - 1d -
Video shows deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan
Dramatic video shows an Azerbaijan Airlines plane hitting the ground and bursting into flames near the city of Aktau in southwestern Kazakhstan. Dozens of passengers were killed, but video from the ...NBC News - 1d -
‘You learn to live with the pain’: 20 years after the Boxing Day tsunami, Australian couple remember son Paul
Joe and Evanna Giardina treasure memories of the affectionate 16-year-old they dubbed the ‘love machine’, who died in the 2004 disaster. At first, there seemed nothing to be afraid of. Joe ...The Guardian - 1d -
The China-India rivalry will define the future of Asia
In recent years, India is tasting the bitter fruits of Modi’s initial efforts to appease China.The Hill - 1d -
De Beers amasses biggest diamond stockpile since 2008 financial crisis
Chinese demand has slumped as competition from lab-grown alternatives has increasedFinancial Times - 2d -
Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse
Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.BBC News - 2d -
Ex-drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia after 20 years in US prisons
Victims of Medellín cartel demand justice as some express dismay former mob boss faces no charges in Colombia. The return of former drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa to Colombia following his deportation ...The Guardian - 2d -
Could This 20-Year-Old Be One of the Democrats’ Bro Whisperers?
Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.The New York Times - 2d -
The 20 best podcasts of 2024
Is Avril Lavigne really dead? Can Michael Sheen save us from chemical poisoning? And exactly how X-rated does Lily Allen get? Here are our top picks of the year’s hottest podcasts. It’s almost 40 ...The Guardian - 2d -
Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail
Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.BBC News - 2d -
20 years on, ‘Baby 81’ of Indian Ocean tsunami embraces his unique identity
The boy once known as “Baby 81,” who was pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and reunited with his parents following an emotional court battle, is ...ABC News - 2d -
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on tech strength
Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda.CNBC - 2d -
EU burns through gas storage at fastest rate since energy crisis
Colder weather and lower seaborne imports increase reliance on stored gasFinancial Times - 3d -
Legendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa is deported to Colombia and walks free after 20 years in US prisons
One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the ...ABC News - 3d
