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Forbes youngest billionaire list 2024: 19-year-old Brazilian tops the chart
Forbes youngest billionaire list 2024 named a 19-year-old Brazilian as the youngest billionaire who surpassed Clemente Del Vecchio, who is two months older than her
 "Forbes youngest billionaire list 2024: 19-year-old Brazilian tops the chart")
Unrestricted Russian oil trade unacceptable, price cap to stay: US
US officials said Washington has not asked India to reduce the volume of its oil import from Russia
 "Unrestricted Russian oil trade unacceptable, price cap to stay: US")
WATCH: Taiwan earthquake turns swimming pool in Taipei into massive waves
In the video clip circulating on social media, a man can be seen caught up in the pool amid the heavy waves caused by the earthquake
 "WATCH: Taiwan earthquake turns swimming pool in Taipei into massive waves")
Indonesia's prez-elect holds talks with Malaysian leader on bolstering ties
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he and Subianto discussed next steps to strengthen bilateral ties, and also exchanged views on their political experiences
 "Indonesia's prez-elect holds talks with Malaysian leader on bolstering ties")
Moscow concert hall attack: Is a harsher era under Putin in the works?
Putin lieutenant Dmitry Medvedev declared that if Ukrainian involvement is proven, Moscow should respond by deploying hit men to kill the country's leaders in Kyiv or any other convenient place
 "Moscow concert hall attack: Is a harsher era under Putin in the works?")
Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv, 4 dead, 12 wounded
Russia attacked Ukraine's second-biggest city with at least 15 drones, some of which were shot down by air defence
 "Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv, 4 dead, 12 wounded")
8 gunmen and 5 security force members die in clashes in Iran's southeast
IRNA said six assailants were under siege and holding hostages at the two sites. It did not elaborate on the hostages, but it blamed the attacks on the militant group Jaish al-Adl
 "8 gunmen and 5 security force members die in clashes in Iran's southeast")
Global life expectancy up 6.2 years between 1990-2021, shows Lancet report
In India, the life expectancy has increased by eight years in the past three decades
 "Global life expectancy up 6.2 years between 1990-2021, shows Lancet report")
Taiwan earthquake: Rescuers search for dozens of people out of contact
Nearly 150 people were either still trapped or out of contact Thursday, the National Fire Agency said
 "Taiwan earthquake: Rescuers search for dozens of people out of contact")
Yellen heads to China to talk trade, anti-money laundering, overproduction
There are tensions over Chinese government support for the manufacturing of electric vehicles and solar panels, just as the US government ramps up its own aid for those tech sectors
 "Yellen heads to China to talk trade, anti-money laundering, overproduction")
US logs second human case of bird flu over contact with sick cow. 10 points
Avian influenza or bird flu usually occurs among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry. Cases of human infection caused by exposure to infected animals are rare and sporadic
 "US logs second human case of bird flu over contact with sick cow. 10 points")
Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing'
Countries in the region have begun to build regional electricity grids as one step toward improving a balance between supply and demand
 "Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing'")
Paramount to enter into exclusive merger talks with Skydance: Report
Paramount's shares surged nearly 15% on Wednesday after The Wall Street Journal first reported the exclusive negotiations with Skydance
 "Paramount to enter into exclusive merger talks with Skydance: Report")
More than 1,000 injured in Taiwan earthquake, missing hotel workers found
Buildings also shook violently in capital Taipei, but damage and disruption there was minimal
Taiwan quake to hit some chip output, disrupt supply chain: Analysts
Manufacturers in Taiwan have been hardening their factories against earthquakes for decades and many use automatic shutdown systems to minimise damage to their production and tools, analysts said
 "Taiwan quake to hit some chip output, disrupt supply chain: Analysts")
Singapore plans to build a pool of nearly 100 nuclear energy experts
This was stated in Parliament by the Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng on Wednesday in response to a question posed by opposition Member of Parliament Gerald Giam
 "Singapore plans to build a pool of nearly 100 nuclear energy experts")
US election: Trump leads Biden in 6 of 7 states, says latest opinion poll
Voters are broadly dissatisfied with the national economy and there are deep doubts about Biden's capabilities and job performance, the survey conducted by the Wall Street Journal revealed
 "US election: Trump leads Biden in 6 of 7 states, says latest opinion poll")
Palestinians seek April vote on UN membership, US says 'peace first'
Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian UN ambassador, said 140 countries recognise the state of Palestine, and we believe it is high time now for our state to become a full member at the United Nations
 "Palestinians seek April vote on UN membership, US says 'peace first'")
Nelson Peltz loses board room fight at Disney; changes may still be ahead
For his own investors at Trian, Peltz is delivering what they care about most - returns
 "Nelson Peltz loses board room fight at Disney; changes may still be ahead")
Hunt to find Disney CEO Bob Iger's successor kicks into high gear
The board has extended Iger's retirement date five times, continually deferring decisions about finding a replacement
 "Hunt to find Disney CEO Bob Iger's successor kicks into high gear")