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Palestinian Woman, 80, Shot Dead By Israeli Troops In West Bank, Claims Son
Halima Abu Leil's family said she was first shot in her legs, which caused her to kneel and was then fatally shot in the chest.
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How Vietnamese Business Tycoon Masterminded World's Biggest Bank Fraud
Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old real estate tycoon, was convicted in April 2024 for using hundreds of ghost companies to control Saigon Commercial Bank and embezzle billions.
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After Hindu Leader's Arrest, 17 ISKCON Bank Accounts Frozen In Bangladesh
Bangladesh's authorities have ordered freezing for 30 days the bank accounts of 17 people associated with ISKCON, including its former member Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested this week on sedition charges, media reports said Friday.
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Japanese Bank Employees Vow In Blood Against Embezzlement
A bank in Japan has implemented an extraordinary policy where employees have signed a pledge in blood, promising to take their lives if found guilty of embezzling funds
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When WFH Techie's Password Error Led To Travel Nightmare For 7 Lakh Flyers In UK
A technical glitch caused chaos for 7 lakh air travellers in the United Kingdom during a bank holiday weekend in August last year. The issue started when the corrupted file caused a breakdown in flight processing systems.
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RBI Ready To Counter Rupee Slide, Fund Outflow Post-US Election: Sources
India's central bank is well-equipped to deal with a potential sudden outflow of foreign funds and any steep fall in the rupee if Republican candidate Donald Trump wins next week's US presidential election, sources said.
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Trump 2.0 Haunts World Economy Chiefs Gathering in Washington Before Vote
The worlds financial leaders are gathered in Washington, ostensibly to discuss technical stuff: debt, inflation, interest rates. Whats really on their minds is Donald Trump.
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No Country, Whether US Or China, Can Ignore India: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India wants to enhance its influence in the world as one in every six persons is Indian and the world cannot ignore India's economy.
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Who Is Indian-Origin Pam Kaur, HSBC's 1st Female CFO In 160-Year History
HSBC Bank has named Indian-origin Pam Kaur as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the first woman to hold this position in its 160-year history. She is replacing Georges Elhedery, who took over as CEO earlier this year.
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"Deeply Sorry": Italy Bank Apologises For Security Breach Involving Meloni
Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo apologised on Sunday for an embarrassing security breach that reportedly targeted Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other highprofile figures.
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The Tragic Tale Of 2 West Bank Teenagers Freed In Gaza Truce
Newly freed from an Israeli prison, Wael Masha rode atop friends' shoulders through the streets of his West Bank refugee camp before bursting into his home to kiss his mother's feet.
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Rahul Gandhi Shares Reaction To Congress Accounts Being Sealed Before Polls
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressing an event in Washington DC metro area said that just months ahead of the general elections in India the bank accounts of his party were sealed leaving it without funds for advertising or campaigning.
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Goldman Sachs Says Kamala Harris' Victory Better For US Economy
The investment bank stated the US economic growth would likely witness the biggest boost in the coming two years from a Democratic government, headed by Kamala Harris.
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World Bank Upgrades India's FY25 Growth, Predicts Over 6% For Next 3 Years
The World Bank has upgraded India's growth forecast for FY25 to seven per cent from 6.6 per cent, the global financial body said in an India-focused report released Tuesday.
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US Millionaire, Who Died By Suicide, Owed $34 Million With $8,000 In Bank
On his wife's now-defunct lifestyle blog 'Mama + Tata,' Brandon Miller often showcased a fairy-tale lifestyle, portraying himself as a lucky head of an idyllic upper-crust family.
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Palestinian Woman, 80, Shot Dead By Israeli Troops In West Bank, Claims Son
Halima Abu Leil's family said she was first shot in her legs, which caused her to kneel and was then fatally shot in the chest.
-
How Vietnamese Business Tycoon Masterminded World's Biggest Bank Fraud
Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old real estate tycoon, was convicted in April 2024 for using hundreds of ghost companies to control Saigon Commercial Bank and embezzle billions.
-
After Hindu Leader's Arrest, 17 ISKCON Bank Accounts Frozen In Bangladesh
Bangladesh's authorities have ordered freezing for 30 days the bank accounts of 17 people associated with ISKCON, including its former member Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested this week on sedition charges, media reports said Friday.
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Japanese Bank Employees Vow In Blood Against Embezzlement
A bank in Japan has implemented an extraordinary policy where employees have signed a pledge in blood, promising to take their lives if found guilty of embezzling funds
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When WFH Techie's Password Error Led To Travel Nightmare For 7 Lakh Flyers In UK
A technical glitch caused chaos for 7 lakh air travellers in the United Kingdom during a bank holiday weekend in August last year. The issue started when the corrupted file caused a breakdown in flight processing systems.
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RBI Ready To Counter Rupee Slide, Fund Outflow Post-US Election: Sources
India's central bank is well-equipped to deal with a potential sudden outflow of foreign funds and any steep fall in the rupee if Republican candidate Donald Trump wins next week's US presidential election, sources said.
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Trump 2.0 Haunts World Economy Chiefs Gathering in Washington Before Vote
The worlds financial leaders are gathered in Washington, ostensibly to discuss technical stuff: debt, inflation, interest rates. Whats really on their minds is Donald Trump.
-
No Country, Whether US Or China, Can Ignore India: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India wants to enhance its influence in the world as one in every six persons is Indian and the world cannot ignore India's economy.
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Who Is Indian-Origin Pam Kaur, HSBC's 1st Female CFO In 160-Year History
HSBC Bank has named Indian-origin Pam Kaur as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the first woman to hold this position in its 160-year history. She is replacing Georges Elhedery, who took over as CEO earlier this year.
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"Deeply Sorry": Italy Bank Apologises For Security Breach Involving Meloni
Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo apologised on Sunday for an embarrassing security breach that reportedly targeted Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other highprofile figures.
-
The Tragic Tale Of 2 West Bank Teenagers Freed In Gaza Truce
Newly freed from an Israeli prison, Wael Masha rode atop friends' shoulders through the streets of his West Bank refugee camp before bursting into his home to kiss his mother's feet.
-
Rahul Gandhi Shares Reaction To Congress Accounts Being Sealed Before Polls
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressing an event in Washington DC metro area said that just months ahead of the general elections in India the bank accounts of his party were sealed leaving it without funds for advertising or campaigning.
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Goldman Sachs Says Kamala Harris' Victory Better For US Economy
The investment bank stated the US economic growth would likely witness the biggest boost in the coming two years from a Democratic government, headed by Kamala Harris.
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World Bank Upgrades India's FY25 Growth, Predicts Over 6% For Next 3 Years
The World Bank has upgraded India's growth forecast for FY25 to seven per cent from 6.6 per cent, the global financial body said in an India-focused report released Tuesday.
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US Millionaire, Who Died By Suicide, Owed $34 Million With $8,000 In Bank
On his wife's now-defunct lifestyle blog 'Mama + Tata,' Brandon Miller often showcased a fairy-tale lifestyle, portraying himself as a lucky head of an idyllic upper-crust family.
