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17.08 / 05:49
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North Korea could launch spy satellite end-August or early-Sept: South Korea lawmaker
North Korea could conduct another spy satellite launch at the end of August or early September, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday, citing the country's intelligence agency. The reclusive state's first military satellite launch in May ended in failure but North Korea has vowed to put another satellite into orbit soon.Yoo Sang-bum, a member of the South Korean parliament, told reporters after meeting the chief of the country's intelligence agency that if North Korea managed to fix defects, there was a chance it would launch the satellite to celebrate the country's founding anniversary on Sept.
17.08 / 05:37
Bitcoin Futures
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Coinbase futures approval seen as a major win amid the war on crypto
The approval for America’s largest digital asset exchange, Coinbase, to offer crypto futures to U.S. retail customers is being seen as a major regulatory victory amid a heated battle with the country’s securities regulator.
17.08 / 05:21
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Asset manager Valkyrie files for Ethereum-focused ETF with US SEC
Valkyrie has filed for an Ethereum Strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will invest in ether futures and other collateral assets, paperwork filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission showed on Wednesday. After a brutal 2022, the cryptocurrency market is on a rebound as big asset managers, including BlackRock, explore the viability of the alternative asset by planning to launch a string of derivative-based products such as ETFs.
17.08 / 05:21
Digital
electronic
Department
US State Department's ambassador for cyberspace to visit India today
Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C Fick will start his India visit on Thursday. According to the statement released by US State Department, the ambassador will be in India from August 17 to 20 with his delegation and will participate in G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting in Bengaluru. He will highlight the US views on digital economy topics including priority areas set by India's G20 presidency: digital public infrastructure, security in the digital economy, and digital skilling.
17.08 / 05:21
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Chinese defence minister's warning: 'Playing with fire on Taiwan question...'
William Lai for making stopovers in the United States calling him a «troublemaker», China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday cautioned against “playing with fire” when it comes to Taiwan, Chinese Defence Ministry reported. In an apparent attack at the US, Li cautioned any attempts to “use Taiwan to contain China,” and said it would “surely end in failure,” China's defence Ministry said in a statement and Xinhua news Agency quoted.
17.08 / 04:45
17.08 / 04:41
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Ex-Anaheim mayor to plead guilty in federal corruption case over Angel Stadium sale
The former mayor of Anaheim has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing an FBI corruption investigation into the $150 million sale of Angel Stadium to the owner of the Major League Baseball team
17.08 / 04:37
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Former DRDO chief V S Arunachalam passes away; PM Modi condoles loss of veteran scientist
Narendra Modi condoled the death of 87-year-old veteran scientist S Arunachalam. V S Arunachalam, a former DRDO director general, died in the US on Wednesday, his family said in a statement. "With great sadness and a sense of immense loss, we would like to convey the demise of Dr V S Arunachalam.
17.08 / 04:07
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New snake species found in Peru named after 'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford
Peru have named a new species of snake after Harrison Ford in honor of the "Indiana Jones" actor's support for conservation work. The 40 cm (16 inch) reptile was first discovered in May 2022 in the jungle mountains of Otishi National Park, San Marcos National University said Wednesday. But it was not until now that researchers concluded it was indeed a previously unknown species.
17.08 / 04:07
SEC
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Bitcoin
crypto futures
Coinbase wins approval to offer crypto futures trading in US
Coinbase Global said on Wednesday it had secured approval to offer cryptocurrency futures to US retail customers, scoring a major regulatory win even as it battles a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move will allow Coinbase to offer bitcoin and ether futures directly to eligible US customers.
17.08 / 04:01
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Rupee opens 5 paise lower at 83.00 against the US dollar
US Federal Reserve July policy meeting showed that the central bank has likely not finished raising interest rates. India’s forex and money markets were closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
17.08 / 03:41
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Amcor says price increases will continue as profit slides 11pc
Amcor, the world’s largest consumer packaging company, says the $US1.1 billion ($1.7 billion) in price rises pushed through to customers in the past 12 months are unlikely to be topped this year, but warned inflation has not been tamed.
17.08 / 03:25
Progressive
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Chandrayaan-3 mission nears final landing as Vikram lander set to begin separate journey today
ISRO's lunar spacecraft will break away from the propulsion module. Vikram will have to be put in the elliptical orbit and ISRo will carry out manoeuvres, helping to achieve this. According to a report by the Times of India, the manoeuvres will eventually put Vikram in an orbit where the Perilune (closest point to the Moon) is 30 km and Apolune (farthest point from Moon) is 100 km.
17.08 / 03:23
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Bitcoin price will surge past $150K if spot ETFs are approved: Analyst
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) will surge past an eye-watering $150,000 by the end of 2024, as long as the current slew of United States spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are approved, according to investment research boutique Fundstrat.
17.08 / 03:05
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Oil prices down on weaker growth in China, US rate hike jitters
Oil prices fell in early trade on Thursday, extending losses to a fourth consecutive session on fears of slowing growth in China and possible further U.S. interest rate hikes weakening fuel demand in the world's two biggest economies.
17.08 / 03:05
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Close to half of Americans favor TikTok ban: Reuters-Ipsos poll
China. TikTok, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance and used by tens of millions of Americans, has faced calls from U.S. lawmakers for a nationwide ban over concerns about possible Chinese government influence.
17.08 / 03:05
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Dollar shines on US economic resilience; Aussie tumbles after employment data
dollar pushed the yen deeper into intervention territory on Thursday as a resilient U.S. economy underscored the need for higher-for-longer interest rates, while a strikingly ultra-dovish Bank of Japan struggled to defend its policy stance. The Australian dollar tumbled after the country's July employment unexpectedly fell while its jobless rate ticked up more than expected.
17.08 / 03:05
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Asian stocks hit 9-month lows on worries over China economy, US rates
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slid to 495.03, its lowest since Nov. 29. It was last down 1.14% at 497.11, with the index down 8% for August and set for its worst monthly performance since September.
17.08 / 03:05
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US stock market: Dow, S&P 500 end lower after Fed minutes cloud outlook for rates
Wall Street ended lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's minutes showed central bank officials were divided over the need for more interest rate hikes at their last meeting. The minutes of the Fed's July monetary policy meeting showed most policymakers continue to prioritize the battle against inflation, adding to uncertainty among investors about the outlook for interest rates.
17.08 / 03:05
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'Kaavaalaa' becomes a global trend, Japan Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki & YouTuber Mayo san groove to song from Rajinikanth's 'Jailer'
Kaavaalaa' fever! The charm of the hit song from the movie 'Jailer,' featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and Rajinikanth, is now a global phenomenon. The peppy song has captured the attention of international audiences, particularly in Japan. Joining the 'Kaavaalaa' trend, Japanese Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki created a dance video with Japanese YouTuber Mayo San.
17.08 / 02:53
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Stock market today: What to expect from Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty in trade on August 17
Nifty closed the volatile session 30 points higher at 19,465, witnessing recovery from intraday lows. The index gained support near the 19,300 level where buying emerged during the day. The index formed a small positive candle on the daily chart with minor upper and lower shadow.
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