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China executes 11 members of Myanmar telecom fraud syndicate
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China's Supreme People's Court approved the death sentences, leading to the execution of 11 members of a Myanmar-based telecom fraud syndicate by the Wenzhou Intermediate People's Court on January 29. The group, including leaders Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen, was convicted of intentional homicide, injury, illegal detention, fraud, and operating gambling dens, with illicit funds exceeding 10 billion RMB (about $1.4 billion).
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday between Egypt and Sweden to boost bilateral cooperation in health and medicine. The MoU was inked by Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population and Sweden's Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, focusing on exchanging expertise and advancing healthcare systems.
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China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the country will intensify efforts to combat telecom fraud, online gambling, and related cross-border crimes. This comes after reports of the execution of four members from the Bai family criminal syndicate, following the execution of 11 members from the Ming family group. China has cooperated with Myanmar and other nations, yielding notable results in curbing these crimes.
Egypt's Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met Sweden's ambassador to Cairo, Dag Juhlin, on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector, including preparations for a planned visit by Sweden's health minister. The talks covered arranging field visits for the Swedish minister to Egyptian hospitals and pharmaceutical factories to boost cooperation and exchange expertise across various health fields.
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is relocating about 300 positions and central functions from New York to Bonn within two years. An additional 100 roles will move to Madrid. The decision is seen as a key signal for German foreign policy.
In the January 6, 2026, Beijing summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Lee Jae-myung—previously noted for pledges amid regional tensions—the leaders outlined steps to build mutual trust, expand cooperation in emerging sectors, and enhance multilateral coordination, as analyzed by experts and complemented by a first ladies' exchange.
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The Universal Health Insurance Authority held its 100th board meeting, approving a series of regulatory, financial, and technical measures to strengthen institutional governance, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the long-term sustainability of Egypt's health insurance system. The session focused on anti-fraud policies, internal audit plans, and partnerships with entities like the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Finance.
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