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10.02 / 07:25
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Relevance of Quad set to grow: EAM Jaishankar
Jaishankar on Saturday said he is confident that the relevance of the Quad grouping would grow and it would become a bigger factor in the larger regional, and beyond the region, politics and policy. Jaishankar's remarks came during a fireside chat with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong at the Indian Ocean Conference. Jaishankar is here to attend the two-day conference. Speaking about the Quad or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue comprising India, the US, Japan and Australia, Jaishankar said the grouping is the outcome of the changing capabilities of the major powers and the implications that it has for all of the world.
10.02 / 03:21
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Taiwan reports Chinese balloons at start of New Year holiday
defence ministry said on Saturday it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, two of which flew across the island, in an uptick of activity at the start of the Lunar New Year holiday. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei, has complained since December about the balloons, saying they are a threat to aviation safety and attempt at psychological warfare.
10.02 / 02:59
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Chinese New Year 2024: Celebrating the 'Year of the Dragon', date, significance, wishes and more
Chinese New Year 2024: The global celebration of Chinese New Year 2024 commenced on February 10 with joy and cultural reverence, marking the advent of the ‘Year of the Dragon’. This cherished festival, deeply rooted in Chinese culture, unites people of Chinese heritage in festivities that symbolize fresh beginnings and familial bonds. The occasion signals the beginning of the lunar calendar, inviting vibrant parades, dragon dances, and feasts amid fireworks and reunion dinners.
10.02 / 01:18
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Google Doodle celebrates Lunar New Year 2024, here's wishes and messages to send your loved ones
Lunar calendar and ends 15 days later when the first full moon of the year appears. The Lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, hence, the dates of the holiday or its celebration vary every year. This year, the Chinese New Year is being celebrated on February 10.
09.02 / 22:13
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Best Crypto to Buy Today February 9 – BONK, BEAM, SUI
As Bitcoin (BTC) cruises towards $48,000 and leads a broad crypto market rally, higher risk-tolerant crypto investors are scouring the smaller cap altcoins markets on the hunt for the best crypto to buy now.
09.02 / 22:13
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Bitcoin Price Punches Above $48,000 Amid Strong ETF Inflows, Bullish Seasonality, Fading Miner Sell Pressure, US Equity Upside
The Bitcoin price topped $48,000 briefly on Friday for the first time since the first day following spot Bitcoin ETF launches on the 11th of January, and was last up close to 5.0% on the day.
09.02 / 20:59
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New Solana Meme Coin SMOG Token Announces ETH Bridge After Major $37M Market Cap Launch – Markets Bullish on Airdrop Campaign
Friday, February 9th, 2024 – Enter the Year of the Dragon in the latest major airdrop development on Solana, new meme coin Smog Token (SMOG) has announced it is shifting to become a multi-chain ecosystem using Wormhole, just 24 hours after a sensational skyrocket for SMOG price at launch.
09.02 / 20:56
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A former TikTok executive sues the company, alleging gender and age discrimination
A former TikTok executive is alleging she was retaliated against and fired from her position because the company’s China-based owners determined she “lacked the docility and meekness” required of female employees
09.02 / 20:14
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The dangers of carrying a child for someone else in China
shrinking population, China’s approach to surrogacy is rather counterproductive—to say nothing of its effect on families. With couples waiting longer to have children, demand for surrogacy in China seems to be growing. By one estimate, over 10,000 babies are born via the process every year in the country.
09.02 / 20:07
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BofA warns stocks close to issuing a sell signal
Bank of America equity strategists highlighted the continued preference for cash among investors, with cash seeing a significant $40.1 billion inflow for the week ending February 7th.
09.02 / 19:49
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Why India will face political and trade hurdles as long as Iran’s Islamic regime remains in power
Iran. New Delhi may see the attack as an opportunity to improve ties with Tehran and open a second front against Pakistan. That would be a mistake. India needs only to consider the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Tehran-backed Hamas in Israel to realise this. That assault has led to a growing chain of military conflicts that negatively affect India's vital national interests in trade, energy and transport. Here's how Iran's actions and policies are undermining India's interests:
09.02 / 19:23
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BASF sells stakes in two China ventures after reports of human rights abuses
German chemical company BASF says it's speeding up the sale of stakes in two joint ventures in China after its local partner was accused in media reports of human rights abuses
09.02 / 19:17
09.02 / 19:00
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Japan's SoftBank Group marks a return to profit as it cuts Vision Fund losses
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group has returned to profitability after four straight quarters in the red
09.02 / 18:51
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Company out $35M after scammers stage video call with deepfake CFO, coworkers
A multinational firm in Hong Kong is out 200 million Hong Kong dollars (around $34.5 million Canadian) after a financial worker at the company was targeted by scammers using artificial intelligence, culminating in a phony video conference call with numerous deepfake colleagues.
09.02 / 18:23
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The financier turning China’s noodle joints and karaoke bars into a data gold mine
When China started rolling back its zero-COVID policy, the early official numbers on the disease’s spread were so low that they were publicly ridiculed. But on a screen in his Hong Kong office in December 2022, Charles Li could see signs that more people were becoming ill.
09.02 / 17:26
09.02 / 16:39
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Unusual ‘LONG’ Token Surges 9,237% in a Day: Could This Hidden Crypto Gem Be Next?
An unusual new meme coin called FuZangLong token has arrived with a bang on Ethereum DEX markets, and markets are in awe of the LONG token’s jaw-dropping +9,237% gain on launch.
09.02 / 16:25
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China's central bank encourages local businesses to accept foreign payment cards
BEIJING — China is encouraging banks and local businesses to accept foreign bank cards and is considering other steps to make mobile pay for international visitors even easier, said Zhang Qingsong, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China.
09.02 / 16:13
09.02 / 14:56
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Hainan Airlines is handing out Rokid AR glasses for in-flight entertainment
BEIJING — Hainan Airlines this week started letting passengers on some routes use Rokid's augmented reality glasses for free for in-flight entertainment, the tech startup announced Thursday.
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