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Exceeding initial forecasts, the significant influx of investment not only surpassed expectations but also highlighted the burgeoning appetite within the crypto community for speculative ventures.

Stocks wavered after last week’s strong rally as traders assessed the outlook for corporate earnings ahead of key data from the US that may give further clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

Commodities will advance this year as central banks in the US and Europe move to reduce interest rates, helping to support industrial and consumer demand, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

The Russian Ministry of Finance says it wants to settle its long-standing crypto policy differences with the nation’s Central Bank.

Also Read: Will the rise in crude oil prices impact the markets in the near term? Moreover, the recent surge in geopolitical tensions has further propelled oil prices upward. Notably, Ukraine's launch of drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, including Lukoil Nizhny, Rosneft Ryazan, and Surgut Kirishi, has caused partial shutdowns.

US military plans to bolster functions of its command headquarters in Japan, as it aims for smoother cooperation with the Asian country's self-defence forces in tackling security threats posed by China and North Korea according to diplomatic sources cited by Kyodo news agency. Japan and the United States will also work on further steps to enhance their response capabilities, Kyodo reported. Tokyo had in 2022 decided to acquire the capability to strike enemy bases even under Japan's war-renouncing Constitution. Also, Japan is set to establish a joint headquarters to command its ground, maritime and air forces by the end of March 2025 with Kishida's government is aiming to deepen cooperation between the US military and the joint headquarters.

Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that it detected seven Chinese naval vessels and five Chinese military aircraft operating around the nation from 6 am (local time) on Sunday to 6 am (local time) on Monday, Taiwan News reported. According to Taiwan's MND, one of the PLA aircraft entered Taiwan's Southwest Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwan's armed forces have monitored the situation and deployed appropriate forces to respond. On March 24, Taiwan's defence ministry seems to have witnessed an increase in Chinese military presence around the nation with the MND detecting eight Chinese naval vessels and six Chinese military aircraft operating around the nation from 6 am (local time) on March 23 to 6 am (local time), as per Taiwan News.

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors await further indications of future U.S. interest rate cuts

Kentucky lawmakers have wrapped up work on a bill meant to help attract nuclear energy projects to a state where coal has been king for generations

job advertisement in China seeking cashiers aged 18 to 30 at a grocery store has ignited debate on social media about the perils of «middle-age unemployment», amid a scramble to fill jobs across age groups and energise a sluggish economy. With tens of millions of college graduates set to join the workforce in the next few years, the nation of 1.4 billion is grappling with the threat of high youth unemployment, but people over 30 also face unrelenting pressure in finding jobs.

rare variant of the giant panda, known not for the conventional black-and-white but for an unusual brown-and-white fur, inhabits just a single mountain range in China. This unique trait, previously shrouded in mystery, has been potentially unraveled by recent scientific research. This research involved the genetic analysis of numerous pandas both in the wild and in captivity, revealing that the rare brown-and-white coloration is likely due to natural genetic variation rather than the result of inbreeding, as was once speculated, a CNN report said. Dandan, the first brown panda identified in 1985 in the Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi province, sparked curiosity and subsequent sightings have been recorded, totaling eleven over the years. These sightings have led researchers to believe that the brown coloration could be inheritable, though its genetic basis remained elusive until now.

China on Monday for a six-day official visit during which he will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on ways to further deepen bilateral ties. Gunawardena was received on his arrival by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister and former Ambassador to India Sun Weidong, Chinese official media reported. This will be the first visit by a Sri Lankan leader to Beijing after Colombo put a moratorium on recurring visits by Chinese research ships to Hambantota port, reportedly due to India's security concerns.

Xiaomi's CEO said on Monday his goal for the firm's first electric vehicle was that it would be the «best looking, easiest to drive and smartest car» priced below 500,000 yuan ($69,424), as the Chinese electronics maker gears up for orders this week. The company will on Thursday evening announce its official price range and start taking orders for the car, dubbed the SU7, with the SU short for Speed Ultra. CEO Lei Jun's comments, made on his official Weibo account, mark the first time the company has confirmed the upper end of its price range. Anticipation for the car has been building up since Xiaomi unveiled the vehicle in December and announced it aimed to become one of the world's top five automakers. Lei has touted it as having technology capable of delivering acceleration better than Tesla cars and Porsche's EVs.

China pledged on Monday to treat foreign companies the same way as domestic peers in a bid to attract more foreign investment, cooperation and expertise, as Asia's largest economy moves to upgrade and strengthen its industrial chains. «China will fully guarantee national treatment for foreign companies, so that more foreign companies can invest in China with confidence and peace of mind,» Vice Commerce Minister Guo Tingting said at the China Development Forum in Beijing. Guo did not give details about how China would guarantee «national treatment», or the equal treatment of locals and foreigners as per World Trade Organization (WTO) principles.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the enduringly positive relationship between India and Russia, highlighting that both nations have consistently prioritized each other's interests. “I will ask myself...Has Russia helped us or harmed us?...

Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has urged President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to abandon his obstinacy and engage in dialogue with neighboring countries to address the nation's financial woes, according to news portal adhadhu.com. Solih made these remarks during a rally in Male' organized to garner support for Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) ahead of parliamentary elections. At the gathering, Solih highlighted media reports suggesting Muizzu's interest in discussing debt restructuring with India. However, Solih argued that Maldives' financial challenges stem primarily from debts owed to China rather than India. He emphasized that Maldives owes China more than two times the debt as compared to India. Expressing confidence in the willingness of neighboring and Islamic countries from the Middle East to assist Maldives, Solih emphasized the necessity of abandoning stubbornness and embracing dialogue. He criticized the current government's actions, sarcastically remarking on the limited assistance received from the Middle East, citing only 50 tons of dates.

Asian equities traded within narrow ranges early Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week of economic data including the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. China’s currency pared some of Friday’s losses following support by authorities. Shares in Australia and Hong Kong edged higher, while those in Japan and mainland China slipped. US equity futures were little changed after a muted end to the week on Wall Street with the S&P 500 declining 0.1% and the Nasdaq index rising by the same margin on Friday.

Mohamed Muizzu to engage in dialogue with neighbouring countries to tackle the nation's financial challenges, PTI reported. Solih's remarks come in response to recent calls from President Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, urging India to provide debt relief to the Maldives. Speaking at an event in Male', Solih emphasised the importance of dialogue and cooperation in overcoming the economic hurdles facing the nation.

In the summer of the year 416 BCE, an Athenian naval fleet turned up on the island of Melos and demanded that its population submit to slavery. The Melians argued that since they had refused to side with Sparta—Athens’ main adversary in the ongoing conflict —and instead wished to remain neutral, it would only be right for the big powers to leave them alone.

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Hong Kong's temperature on Sunday reached the highest recorded level during the month of March in 140 years, according to the city's observatory. The maximum temperature measured at the Observatory was 31.5 degrees Celsius (88.7 degrees Fahrenheit) — the highest reported during the month of March since records began in 1884 — while it surged to above 32 degrees Celsius in the northern areas of the territory close to the mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen.