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Larry Ellison, the co‑founder and chairman of Oracle, has reclaimed the title of the world’s richest person, nudging past Elon Musk after a dramatic surge in Oracle’s share price. The database and cloud‑software giant posted a better‑than‑expected first‑quarter earnings report for its fiscal year 2026, sending the stock up more than 40 percent and lifting Ellison’s net worth to roughly $395 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Forbes. Musk’s nearly 300‑day reign at the top ended as his own fortune—still buoyed by Tesla, SpaceX and a host of other ventures—settled below the $400‑billion threshold.

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Audit Exposes $14 Million Subsidy Scam in Six Chinese Provinces, Igniting Nationwide Outcry​

The latest provincial audit reports in China have shone a glaring light on what officials describe as “over‑100 million yuan of national subsidy funds illegally used in six provinces.” The figure, which surfaced in a wave of news stories on September 9, 2024, has quickly become a flashpoint on Chinese social media, where users are venting a mix of outrage, disbelief and calls for tougher oversight.

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Doha Blast Ignites Diplomatic Fallout Amid Accusations of an Israeli Strike on Hamas Figures in Qatar

Doha, Qatar – A powerful blast rippled through the Katara district of Doha on September 9, prompting a swirl of speculation, condemnation and diplomatic tension across the region. The explosion, which sent a column of smoke skyward and briefly disrupted traffic in the upscale waterfront area, was first reported by China’s state broadcaster CCTV International. Within hours, the international press was linking the incident to the broader Israel‑Hamas war, suggesting that Israeli forces had carried out a “precision strike” aimed at senior Hamas officials who were believed to be convening in the Qatari capital.