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Hong Kong has become the first city in Asia to launch six spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), giving retail investors the opportunity to trade cryptocurrencies at their current prices. The ETFs, issued by three Chinese firms – China Asset Management, Bosera Asset Management, and Harvest Global Investments – were approved for trading…
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Kristalina Georgieva, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), downplayed any potential negative impact from divergence in monetary policies between Europe and the United States. While central banks across advanced economies raised benchmark rates after Covid-19, many now plan to reduce them as economic activity slows. However, signals suggest that cuts may still be…
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A man from Florida has been accused of flinging spaghetti and tomato sauce at another driver through an open window during a heated road rage incident. Nolan Goins, 46, was arrested and charged with simple battery after becoming enraged by “glaring headlights” on Thursday evening in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to authorities from the…
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Johnson County Trial for Jerry Don Elders Entering Punishment Phase The punishment phase of the trial against convicted murderer and former convict Jerry Don Elders commenced on Friday, with prosecutors presenting several witnesses in their bid to push for capital punishment. The jury had previously found Elders guilty of capital murder after he shot…
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In a significant move, Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years into Indonesia’s cloud and AI infrastructure. The company’s CEO Satya Nadella made this announcement during his meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Jakarta to discuss technological advancements aimed at driving progress for the country.…
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Across Australia, travellers are stranded as they try to make their way home after budget airline Bonza suddenly suspended operations unexpectedly. The fledgling carrier, which boasted a fleet of six bright purple planes and Aussie-inspired names like Sheila and Matilda, has hit severe financial trouble according to reports from CNN affiliate 9News. Bonza’s CEO…
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In a rare dispute between post-Soviet allies, Tajikistan’s foreign ministry summoned Russia’s ambassador to protest what it described as unfair treatment of its citizens by Moscow. The ministry expressed concern over frequent cases where Tajik citizens were treated negatively in Russia and stated that almost 1,000 trying to enter the country had been stranded…
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College campuses across America have become a hotbed of controversy as university presidents succumb to demands from a small group of Israel-hating protesters. This trend signals the breakdown of order in society, particularly at prestigious institutions that once commanded respect but now display cowardice instead. Arrests have surged at numerous universities, including NYU and…
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Rewriting: In Hong Kong, many individuals carry an identity card that they rarely think much about as it’s a small plastic piece tucked away in their wallets. However, this was not the case for Henry Tse, who waged a legal battle over his ID card that dominated seven years of his life. The transgender…
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A new study by Lost in Europe has revealed that around 47 children go missing every day in Europe, making over 50,000 unaccompanied refugee minors disappear during their stay within a period of three years between 2021 and the end of 2023. The report indicates an increase from earlier research released in 2021 that…