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17.01 / 09:55

Blockchain Digital SEC Mobile Luna Schools Courts US SEC trial against Terraform Labs postponed to allow Do Kwon extradition

Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon over an alleged $40 billion cryptocurrency fraud, to allow time for Kwon to be extradited so he can attend. In an order, US District Judge Jed Rakoff in Manhattan pushed back the trial to March 25 from Jan. 29, with no further delays even if Kwon were not extradited.

17.01 / 06:51

COST UPS Manufacturing Trade show reports Traffic Freighters seek air cargo back-up amid Red Sea shipping crisis

Red Sea shipping force them to find alternate routes, logistics firms say, a potential boon for a sector dealing with muted post-pandemic demand and overcapacity. The Red Sea, which leads to the Suez canal, lies on the key east-west trade route from Asia's manufacturing hubs to Europe and onto the east coast of the Americas. About 12% of world shipping traffic accesses the Suez Canal via its waters.

16.01 / 19:23

Citi FIVE Airlines Parke Cathay Department Investigations Korean Air plane bumps another aircraft when towing tractor slips at a Japanese airport

A Japanese fire department says a Korean Air plane carrying 289 people hit a parked Cathay Pacific aircraft while being pushed by a vehicle from a parking spot at northern Japan’s New Chitose Airport

16.01 / 15:27

FIVE Cooper Airlines Parke Cathay reports Traffic Cathay Pacific plane 'struck' by Korean Air aircraft at Japan airport, no injuries

Cathay Pacific plane while taxiing at a Japanese airport on Tuesday, with both airlines saying there were no injuries. The incident comes two weeks after a near-catastrophic collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport when a Japan Airlines plane collided as it landed with a smaller coast guard plane. Cathay Pacific said the accident on Tuesday took place while its aircraft was parked at New Chitose Airport serving Sapporo on the northern island of Hokkaido.

16.01 / 11:19

markets Experts Rupee halts nine-day winning streak on broad dollar strength

rupee snapped a nine-day winning streak on Tuesday, pressured by a broadly stronger dollar and a risk-off in regional markets amid high inflationary pressures continuing to cloud the interest rate outlook. The rupee ended at 82.07 to the U.S. dollar compared with its previous close at 82.88. The currency fell 0.2% on the day, marking its worst single-day fall since Sept.

16.01 / 10:43

markets Apple Rhythm Research band Features Updates Samsung gets go-ahead for BP/ECG readings on smartwatches

blood pressure measurement and ECG readings on its smartwatches, a move market trackers say will help the Korean major corner market-share in the premium wearables segment and help clear existing inventory. Enabling the feature also brings Samsung smartwatches at par with the Apple Watch in terms of health monitoring.

15.01 / 18:59

Blockchain SEC security Mobile Southern Luna Courts Extradition US SEC willing to delay Terraform Labs trial for Do Kwon's extradition

By Jonathan Stempel

15.01 / 02:33

security Remark stage country reports testing Interviews North Korea claims to have fired solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile

North Korea on Monday said it successfully test-fired a solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) carrying a hypersonic warhead on Sunday, Yonhap News Agency reported. In a bid to verify the warhead's gliding and manoeuvring capabilities and the reliability of newly developed multi-stage high-thrust solid-fuel engines, the missile loaded with a hypersonic manoeuvrable controlled warhead was launched on Sunday afternoon, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

14.01 / 17:23

Cooper security Strategy economy pandemic President War What to expect from the grand Davos meet

NEW DELHI : Leaders from across the world will congregate in the picturesque Swiss town for the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, high inflation and tepid global growth. Mint explains the agenda this year: “Rebuilding Trust" is the theme, to resurrect globalization after global supply chains were disrupted due to the pandemic and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. With other problems such as climate change, business leaders are expected to brainstorm on long-term solutions and the role of cutting edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

14.01 / 12:05

Election country information reports North Korea fired ballistic missile towards the sea, claim neighbouring countries

AP. North Korea's neighbouring countries including Japan and South Korea informed that they detected a possible ballistic missile launch by North Korea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and Japan’s Defense Ministry informed that the country ruled by Kim Jong Un fired missile on Sunday.

14.01 / 11:09

Parke SPY War country testing North Korea fires missile, minister to visit Russia as tensions rise

By Ju-min Park and Makiko Yamazaki

14.01 / 07:35

Election SPY Experts North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, its first missile launch in about a month, its neighbors said. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch occurred Sunday but gave no further details like how far the weapon flew. Japan's Defense Ministry also said it detected a possible ballistic missile launch by North Korea but gave no other details.

13.01 / 10:25

pandemic country 2020 reports travelers International North Korea to welcome Russian tourists, the country's first since the pandemic

Russian tourists going on a ski trip will be the first international travelers to visit North Korea since the country’s borders closed in 2020 amid the global pandemic lockdown

13.01 / 10:25

UPS Provident security wellness information reports Japan successfully launches an intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for North Korean missiles

Japan has successfully launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea and improve natural disaster response

13.01 / 03:57

economy Election President testing Department rights peace Blinken discusses human rights, Taiwan Strait with Chinese official

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday raised concerns over China's human rights issues in a meeting with senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao in Washington, the State Department said, adding they also discussed «maintaining peace and stability» in the Taiwan Strait. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

12.01 / 15:07

Securities bitcoin etfs Two South Korean Brokerages Pause Transactions of Foreign Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Two major South Korean securities firms have suspended transaction services of foreign spot Bitcoin ETFs.

12.01 / 12:47

Provident Google CEO President Universities innovations reports Google to boost backing for real-money games; extended pilot programme to focus on India, Brazil, Mexico

Mexico, and Brazil. Appreciating the development, Roland Landers, CEO of All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), said, “This decision will help with responsible innovation and provide a bouquet of choices to the Indian consumer.

12.01 / 04:03

markets ETF security stocks Bitcoin reports South Korean Crypto-related KOSDAQ Stocks Soar on Bitcoin ETF News

South Korean crypto-related KOSDAQ stocks “soared” on the news of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approval of 11 Bitcoin spot ETFs.

11.01 / 01:31

Man security Police track Investigations Police Catch South Korea’s ‘$3.5m Nursing Care Fund Crypto Thief’

Police in the Philippines have arrested a South Korean man suspected of stealing some $3.5 million from a nursing care fund – and spending the money on crypto.

10.01 / 23:39

BTS band show performer social singer BTS' Jungkook goes viral, shirtless body sets social media on fire

K-pop superstar and BTS member Jungkook has become viral for showing off toned physique. The viral clip from BTS documentary has gone viral on the social media. The documentary series «BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star» meticulously captures the extraordinary journey of the band, detailing their rapid ascent to fame and their enduring success. In the most recent episode, the band members offer glimpses into their personal spaces, witness Jin's head-shaving ritual for military enlistment, engage in thoughtful reflections on songwriting, and share their aspirations for the future.

10.01 / 19:03

markets COST Manufacturing Racing Tesla Chevrolet country For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit

U.S. consumers looking to get a tax credit on an electric vehicle purchase will have fewer models to choose from under new rules that limit the countries where automakers can buy battery parts and minerals

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