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126.000 phishing emails were allegedly sent by North Korea to nearly 18.000 South Koreans between Nov 24 and Jan 25: officials, researchers, journalists were lured with fake content like concert tickets and political leaks

Around 119.000 people visited the Osaka Expo on its opening day Sunday 14 April, the Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo said that over 140.000 people had made reservations 20.000 appear to have changed their dates to avoid bad weather

A 100-million-dollar fund for the development of the artificial intelligence sector in Iran has been launched; the NDF will also grant specific loans to those companies that financially support AI-based projects in universities and scientific centers

"Nobody will lose their deposits but it may take time" Economy Minister Amer Bisat declared to Bloomberg, adding that parliament is expected to pass a draft law on restructuring Lebanon's banking sector within few weeks

The Qatar Public Transport Master Plan is now being developed: it is aimed at creating a more efficient and competitive public transportation system, more future-ready and sustainable, with improved accessibility, coverage, and reliability

Transforming food consumption patterns for baked products, shifting from white flour to whole wheat flour and locally sourced grain, for health, economic, social reasons has been the focus of a first workshop held by M of Economy and Industry Investment

A building in Sharjah Emirate, with 42 residential floors and nine parking levels, was engulfed in flames; five casualties were reported while attempting escape with ropes and scaffolding for maintenance work, despite swift response by emergency teams

Hundreds of Israeli writers, poets, and literary figures signed a petition on Sunday calling for the immediate end of the war in Gaza, the return of the 59 hostages, and the formulation of a clear plan for the future of Gaza and its residents

Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, the biggest rival to President Erdogan in the next elections, appeared in court for the first time since his arrest last month; placed in a high-security jail on corruption and terrorism charges, he is trialed on a separate case

A One-Stop Shop in the Municipality of Dili was inaugurated in the Dili Municipal Administration building; it is a slim, fast-responding public station designed to provide public service reduce bureaucracy and increase transparency, satisfaction and trust

After many citizens fell victim to fraud and face serious difficulties upon arrival in Turkey for work reasons, the Consulate General in Istanbul issued a warning regarding the increasing number of employment scams involving job offers and fake agencies

A draft law on restructuring Lebanese banking sector was adopted, a condition for unlocking international aid to face the economic crisis it has suffered since 2019; it is considered the first time a Lebanese government has approved a bill of this kind