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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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Spectacular bank fraud trial in Vietnam results in rare death sentence for property developer convicted of looting $44bn from Saigon Commercial Bank. Significant case in Communist Party's anti-corruption campaign.
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Former President Donald Trump criticizes Arizona's near-total abortion ban upheld by state's court, expecting it to be "straightened out" and emphasizing states' rights in regulating abortion laws.
US President Joe Biden is considering Australia’s request to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The extradition battle continues as Assange denies criminal charges related to leaking military records.
Barbados signs Exchange of Notes agreement with China for acquisition of electric buses, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and carbon footprint. Further approvals awaited. Diplomatic relations established in 1977.
The Best Dos-Santos Public Health Laboratory achieves recognition as a National Influenza Centre and member of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance System, fortifying its capabilities in combating influenza outbreaks.
