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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years - National Security Case

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years on national security charges in a landmark verdict critics say marks a decisive crackdown on dissent and will further strain ties between Beijing and Western governments

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57,000 - Tokyo's Nikkei 225 crosses 57,000 after Japan election

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"The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!" — President Donald Trump

SPX 6,932 ↑ 1.97% Dow 50,116 ↑ 2.47% Nasdaq 23,031 ↑ 2.18% Gold 5,042 ↑ 1.25% BTC 71,185 ↑ 1.25%

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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years - National Security Case

Hong Kong's high-profile national security trials culminate in stiff penalties for pro‑democracy media figures. The sentences mark a major crackdown on dissent and are already straining relations with Western governments.

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Sanae Takaichi Wins Landslide Election - Supermajority Secured

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"The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence. Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching…"