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Unlucky gamble ends in major crackdown as Vietnam police uncover US$133 million World Cup betting network

Unlucky gamble ends in major crackdown as Vietnam police uncover US$133 million World Cup betting network

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Illegal online gambling continues to pose a serious challenge across many countries, and major international sporting events often become the biggest opportunity for underground betting syndicates. During the ongoing World Cup, Vietnamese authorities have launched one of their largest crackdowns yet, uncovering two massive illegal betting operations valued at approximately US$133 million (RM542 million). Police […]

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Bangkok Swelters Under Dangerous 51.9°C Heat Index as Authorities Open Cooling Shelters Across the City

Bangkok Swelters Under Dangerous 51.9°C Heat Index as Authorities Open Cooling Shelters Across the City

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Bangkok is enduring an intense and potentially life-threatening heatwave after the city’s heat index surged to a scorching 51.9°C, placing Thailand’s capital firmly in the “Danger” category and only a fraction below the highest warning level. Thai authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, particularly between 11am and 3pm, when […]

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Security Concerns Intensify After Body Discovered Near Iran’s World Cup Training Base in Mexico

Security Concerns Intensify After Body Discovered Near Iran’s World Cup Training Base in Mexico

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Security concerns surrounding the FIFA World Cup have heightened after authorities discovered a deceased individual inside a vehicle parked near the training facility being used by Iran’s national football team in Tijuana, Mexico. The incident occurred close to Caliente Stadium, where Iran’s squad, known as Team Melli, has been conducting training sessions ahead of its […]

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At least 15 dead after powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts

At least 15 dead after powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts

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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines today, causing widespread destruction, claiming at least 15 lives, and triggering tsunami warnings across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The earthquake occurred offshore near General Santos City, one of the largest urban centers in southern Philippines, home to more than 700,000 residents. […]

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El Niño Alert: UN Warns Extreme Heat, Droughts, and Severe Weather Could Intensify by August

El Niño Alert: UN Warns Extreme Heat, Droughts, and Severe Weather Could Intensify by August

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The world could soon face another wave of climate-related challenges as the United Nations’ weather agency warns that El Niño conditions are rapidly developing and are expected to strengthen in the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is now an 80 percent probability that El Niño will emerge between June and […]

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