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Former First Lady of Korea Kim Keon Hee. Photo: Xinhua

Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison

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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.

Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland on June 25. Photo: European Commission

Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support

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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).

The latest round of negotiations between Iran and the US took place in Switzerland on June 22nd and 23rd. Photo: Xinhua

Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn

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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.

Singapore promotes the development of research and application of AI-based financial technologies. Photo: Xinhua

Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute

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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.

Typhoon Mekkhala is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos when approaching Japan. Photo: Zoom Earth

Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach

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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.