01South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae myung chargedAccording to Yonhap News Agency, the Public Investigation Department of the Suwon District Prosecutor's Office in South Korea has recently filed charges against Lee Jae myung, leader of the largest opposition party in South Korea, as well as former Secretary General of the Gyeonggi Province Governor's Office and former Gyeonggi Province government officials. The prosecutor alleges that Li Zaiming was suspected of using official vehicles and embezzling government budget to pay for meals, groceries, or laundry expenses during his tenure as governor of Gyeonggi Province from July 2018 to October 2021.
It is reported that this is the sixth time since the establishment of the Yin Xiyue government that Li Zaiming has been prosecuted by the prosecution. Previously, a South Korean court had convicted Lee Jae myung of violating the Public Service Election Act, accusing him of disseminating false information to voters during the election process, which may have distorted and damaged public opinion,He was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probationLi Zaiming announced afterwards that he would file an appeal. If the final verdict is upheld, Li Zaiming will lose his parliamentary qualifications and cannot run for president again.
01Ukraine launches first US missile attack on Russian borderBloomberg reported that on November 19th, a Ukrainian military personnel revealed that Ukraine deployed the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to attack a military facility in the Bryansk region of western Russia. This was previously reportedUS President Biden's administration approves UkraineThe first attack after limited use of these weapons to strike targets within Russian territory.
Personnel from the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed that authorities attacked a warehouse in Karachiv city, detonating explosives stored approximately at a distance from the Ukrainian border115 kilometers of ammunition. RussiaIt has been confirmed that,Ukraine usesI got itSix American madeATACMS long-range missile attack on Bryansk region of Russia. The Russian air defense system intercepted five missiles and destroyed one, but debris from one of the missiles fell on a military facility, causing a fire.
02Israeli Prime Minister offers $5 million reward for rescuing hostages
According to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters, recently,Israeli Prime Minister NetanyahuexpressIsrael has not given up on searching for what is believed to still be in Palestine100 hostages, anyone who surrenders one hostage to Israel can receive $5 million and a safe passage to leave the war-torn area.He said,After the war, Hamas will no longer rule Palestine, and Israel will completely destroy this organization.
last yearOn October 7th, the extremist organization Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, resulting in approximately 1200 deaths and about 250 people being abducted. Israel immediately launched a large-scale counterattack against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. More than 100 hostages were released during the brief ceasefire in Israel, and a few hostages were rescued by the Israeli army. At present, about 100 hostages are still in Gaza, of which about 40 are believed to have died.
01US demands Google to sell Chrome browser
San Francisco News, recently, a person familiar with the matter said that the senior antitrust official of the US Department of Justice would urge the judge to order the Internet company Google to sell Chrome. According to reports, the Anti Monopoly Department stated in an upcoming court filing that it is considering options including "structural" reforms that may require Google to sell the Android smartphone operating system separately from products such as Chrome browser and Google Play app store. The US Department of Justice previously sued Google, alleging that it held approximately 90% of the online search market share in 2020.
Google's Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, Mulholland, said that government regulation in this way would harm consumers, developers, and America's technological leadership. Analysis suggests that regardless of the final ruling made by the judge, Google is expected to file an appeal, a process that may take several years and even ultimately have to be submitted to the United States Supreme Court.
02Sweden assists Singaporean startups in expanding into the Nordic market
Lianhe Zaobao reported that recently, the Singapore Enterprise Development Bureau announced that it would expand the global innovation alliance network to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. After the cooperation was officially launched next year, the Singapore Global Innovation Alliance Network will help as many as 24 Singapore technology start-ups establish contacts and cooperation with Swedish enterprises, develop business plans, obtain funds, etc.
It is reported that Stockholm is the first Nordic city to join the Global Innovation Alliance. With Sweden's accession, the Singapore Enterprise Development Board has also expanded its innovation centers established in major cities around the world to implement the Enterprise Acceleration Program24 of them. Data shows that the number of unicorn companies in Sweden, which are startups with a market value of over 1 billion US dollars, is second only to Silicon Valley in the United States, and Sweden's innovation index ranks second in the world.
01Myanmar has the highest number of landmine casualties in the world in 2023
According to Agence France Presse, on November 20th, the International Anti Mine Organization released a report stating that landmines and unexploded ordnance caused 1003 casualties in Myanmar last year, ranking first in the world. The report also pointed out that due to the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, it is impossible to conduct on-site surveys, and the actual number of casualties may be one or two times higher.
It is reported that the Myanmar military has been in constant conflict with local armed groups of ethnic minorities for decades, resulting in deadly landmines and ammunition scattered throughout Myanmar. military governmentAfter the coup d 'é tat in 2021, multiple ethnic defense forces rose up with the intention of overthrowing the government army and escalating the conflict. The Myanmar government army has also significantly increased the use of landmines in recent years, with locations including around important infrastructure such as mobile phone communication towers and energy transmission pipelines.
01Laos Vientiane Tower Luang Festival endsAccording to news from Vientiane, Laos recently held the Talang Festival. It is reported that Taluan Festival is the largest and most grand traditional religious festival in Vientiane City. During the kingdom period, the ceremony of the Taluan Festival was personally presided over by the king or crown prince.
At present, the Talang Festival in Laos lasts for about half a month and falls in December of the Buddhist calendar (Gregorian calendar) every yearHeld in November. During the holiday season, monks from all over the country flock to Taluan Temple to pay their respects. Buddhists also bring various foods, incense, flowers, money, etc., and come to Taluan Temple to fast and worship Buddha, listen to the high monks reciting scriptures and praying for good luck. In addition, there are various performance activities such as literature and sports.
Xinhua Finance News: Recently, the main contract of Shanghai Gold Futures closed up 2.08% to 609.84 yuan/gram, and the main contract of Shanghai Silver Futures closed up 2.24% to 7817 yuan/kilogram.
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