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Strategic Investments to Transform Mongolia’s Trade Along the China-Mongolia-Russia Corridor
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Strategic Investments to Transform Mongolia’s Trade Along the China-Mongolia-Russia Corridor

Strategic Investments to Transform Mongolia's Trade Along the China-Mongolia-Russia Corridor The World Bank's report underscores the necessity for strategic investments and policy reforms to enhance Mongolia's international trade and logistics via the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor. It emphasizes improving railway efficiency, border operations, and increasing private sector involvement. These efforts are aimed at reducing Mongolia's dependence on mineral exports and fostering sustainable economic growth. The study by the World Bank focuses on enhancing Mongolia's international trade and logistics through the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor (CMREC). This initiative addresses Mongolia's potential and the challenges it faces in utilizing its abundant mineral resources...
Ambiguous 20th Central Committee Communique from China sparks criticism.
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Ambiguous 20th Central Committee Communique from China sparks criticism.

Ambiguous 20th Central Committee Communique from China sparks criticism. China's 20th Central Committee Communique Criticized for Ambiguity and Economic Ineffectiveness Following the conclusion of China's 20th Central Committee's Third Plenum, experts have delivered a scathing critique of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) communique, labeling it as vague and insufficient in addressing pressing economic issues. The plenum, which concluded on July 18, culminated in a 5,000-word communique that outlined the party's economic strategy and policy directives. However, expert analyses, as reported by Voice of America, highlight widespread dissatisfaction and skepticism among analysts regarding the plan's efficacy and comprehensiveness. Shi He-ling, an Associate Professor of Economics at...
Israeli raids result in seven deaths in West Bank
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Israeli raids result in seven deaths in West Bank

Israeli raids result in seven deaths in West Bank Escalation in West Bank: Israeli Raids Result in Seven Palestinian Deaths In a recent surge of violence in the West Bank, Israeli military operations have led to the deaths of seven Palestinians, including two militant commanders and a woman. The raids, aimed at targeting armed gunmen, triggered intense clashes primarily in cities like Tulkarm and Hebron. This escalation comes amidst heightened tensions following a significant Hamas assault on southern Israel, marking a resurgence in conflict dynamics in the region. The fatalities occurred during multiple Israeli military actions across the occupied West Bank. Reports from Palestinian and Israeli sources confirm that one of the operations unfolded in Tulkarm, where fierce confrontati...
Shiba Inu crypto slumps 72% from its peak as of July 10, 2024 analysis.
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Shiba Inu crypto slumps 72% from its peak as of July 10, 2024 analysis.

Shiba Inu crypto slumps 72% from its peak as of July 10, 2024 analysis. After skyrocketing, Shiba Inu now faces a significant price correction. Join us as we discuss the future potential of SHIB. Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Situation After surpassing previous lows, Shiba Inu surged from approximately $0.0000095 to $0.000045 in under two weeks. During this period, the second-largest meme coin by market cap soared by 390% in less than nine days, coinciding with record-high token burn rates. This surge coincided with increased liquidity flowing into memecoins. However, the rally eventually subsided, with Shiba Inu retracing to its established support zone near $0.000022. Despite initial buying interest, it proved inadequate to sustain Shiba's price above this level, resulting in continued dow...
Annoyance rises in Texas heat after Hurricane Beryl, leaving millions powerless.
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Annoyance rises in Texas heat after Hurricane Beryl, leaving millions powerless.

Annoyance rises in Texas heat after Hurricane Beryl, leaving millions powerless. The soaring heat returned to Houston on Tuesday, worsening conditions for millions still without electricity after Hurricane Beryl struck Texas. Residents were scrambling to find places to cool off and get fuel as the extended power outages strained Houston, one of the nation's largest cities. Frustration grew as some questioned whether Houston’s power utility had adequately prepared for the storm. Hospitals began feeling the strain, and plans were made to use a sports complex to temporarily house up to 250 patients awaiting discharge but unable to return home due to power outages. People did their best to cope with the situation. Adam P, 49, expressed concern about his family's well-being, particularly ...
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2.7 million Texans in the dark as Hurricane Beryl causes widespread power outages

2.7 million Texans in the dark as Hurricane Beryl causes widespread power outages Hurricane Beryl's effects in southeast Texas have resulted in power outages affecting at least 2.7 million residences and businesses. The storm, now a Category 1 hurricane, brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to the state, leading to widespread disruptions in power. Hurricane Beryl’s Landfall in Texas Early Monday morning, Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, a coastal community located between Galveston and Corpus Christi. The National Hurricane Center reported that Beryl sustained winds exceeding 80 mph as it struck the region around 4:30 a.m. CT. The storm’s arrival triggered a tornado warning for multiple counties issued by the weather service in Houston, highlighting the severe w...
Jakarta faced flooding in various neighborhoods while gearing up for additional rain.
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Jakarta faced flooding in various neighborhoods while gearing up for additional rain.

Jakarta faced flooding in various neighborhoods while gearing up for additional rain.   Intense rain combined with strong winds has struck Jakarta several times since Wednesday, leading to numerous traffic jams and flooding in at least 48 neighborhood units over the weekend, with floodwaters reaching up to 30.7 inches deep.   Over the weekend, several Jakarta neighborhoods were submerged following significant rainfall in the capital last week. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts more heavy rain in the coming days. Strong winds and heavy rain pounded Jakarta multiple times since Wednesday, causing severe traffic congestion and flooding in at least 48 neighborhood units (RT), with floodwaters reaching depths of up to 78 centimeters. Forty of these...
Bronny James’ 2024 Net Worth and Lucrative Salary
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Bronny James’ 2024 Net Worth and Lucrative Salary

Bronny James' 2024 Net Worth and Lucrative Salary   Explore Bronny James' current net worth and his NBA potential after being selected 55th overall by the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft. In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Lakers fulfilled LeBron James's dream by selecting his 19-year-old son, Bronny James, as the 55th overall pick. Prior to this milestone, Bronny earned McDonald's High School All-American honors during his senior year at Sierra Canyon High School in 2022-23. He initially committed to USC but faced a setback in July 2023 when a cardiac arrest related to a pre-existing heart condition required medical attention, delaying his basketball debut.   After making his debut at USC, Bronny impressed with averages of 19.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists over 25 games...
Growing BRICS membership could potentially be more beneficial
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Growing BRICS membership could potentially be more beneficial

Growing BRICS membership could potentially be more beneficial The entry of Malaysia and Thailand will create an additional obstacle to the dominance of a small group of bloc members   Malaysia and Thailand have recently announced their intention to join BRICS, which has been renamed BRICS+ following the inclusion of new members. This multinational alliance of emerging economies in the 21st century is increasingly viewed as an evolving institutional coalition of Global South nations aiming to establish a robust and inclusive multipolar world order. With the addition of new members such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the bloc has expanded from its original four founding members – Brazil, Russia, India, and China – plus South Africa, which joined later, addi...
Samsung Chip Workers Edging Toward Complete Strike
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Samsung Chip Workers Edging Toward Complete Strike

Samsung Chip Workers Edging Toward Complete Strike Samsung's Historic Strike Demands Fair Pay, Transparent Bonuses, and Improved Working Conditions - More Disruptions Expected On June 7th, Samsung employees in South Korea embarked on their inaugural strike, orchestrated by the Nationwide Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU). This historic event involved around 28,000 union members, representing approximately a fifth of Samsung’s South Korean workforce. The strike specifically targeted Samsung’s chip division, responsible for producing essential components such as RAM, NAND flash chips, USB sticks, SD cards, Exynos processors, camera sensors, modems, NFC chips, and power/display controllers. This action brought to the forefront longstanding issues concerning unionization within Samsung, si...