January 24, 2025
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Trump signs order prohibiting the US Federal Reserve from creating a ‘digital dollar’.

WASHINGTON, Jan 24 — US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order banning the establishment of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), a move long supported by Congressional Republicans. Trump stated the ban protects Americans from the risks of CBDCs, which he claims could threaten financial stability, individual privacy, and national sovereignty.

January 23, 2025
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Real Madrid dominate Salzburg 5-1 with doubles from Rodrygo and Vinicius

MADRID - 23 JAN - Defending champions Real Madrid crushed RB Salzburg 5-1 in a Champions League match in Madrid on Wednesday, with standout performances from Brazilian forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr, who each scored twice.

January 23, 2025
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Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok helps locate missing Sarawakian

BANGKOK- 23 JAN - The Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok is actively working with Thai authorities to locate Andy Jee Ying Kit, a 30-year-old Sarawakian reported missing since last week.

January 22, 2025
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Thai PM creates Mandarin AI video to assure Chinese tourists following border kidnapping concerns

BANGKOK - 22 JAN - Thailand has released an AI-generated video of its prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, speaking fluent Mandarin to reassure Chinese tourists about their safety despite recent reports of kidnappings along the Thai-Myanmar border.

January 22, 2025
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Frugal Generation: China’s Young Adults Focus on Saving, Raising Economic Concerns

BEIJING - 22 JAN - In China, a growing trend of frugality among young adults, particularly Gen Z, has taken hold, exacerbated by the pandemic’s economic disruption and a crisis in the property market.

January 22, 2025
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Monaco defeat Villa to strengthen Champions League qualification bid

MONACO - 22 JAN - Monaco secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, keeping their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages alive.