Month : December 2024

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MicroStrategy expands Bitcoin reserves amid broader crypto downturn

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Bitcoin prices fell despite MicroStrategy Inc.’s ongoing efforts to bolster its cryptocurrency holdings through additional share offerings. The digital asset declined approximately 3% to $95,420...
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Russia embraces cryptocurrencies to counter sanctions and grow trade

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Russia has begun utilizing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international payments as part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of Western sanctions, according to...
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Japan targets 60 percent emissions cut by 2035 amid global climate push

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The Japanese government has announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by fiscal year 2035, using 2013 as the baseline. The decision,...
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New UN convention aims to strengthen global fight against cybercrime

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a new international convention to prevent and combat cybercrime, marking the conclusion of a five-year negotiation process. The UN...
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US launches investigation into China’s semiconductor industry practices

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The United States has launched an investigation into China’s semiconductor industry, citing concerns over anti-competitive practices that could undermine U.S. economic and national security interests....
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Trump appoints Indian-American Sriram Krishnan as AI policy advisor

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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Krishnan is set to collaborate with...
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Emir of Kuwait and Indian Prime Minister discuss bilateral cooperation

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Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, held talks with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to address key bilateral and...
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European Commission disburses €10 million to UNRWA for refugee aid

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The European Commission has disbursed an additional €10 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA),...
Health

New FDA rules redefine healthy foods to prioritize nutrient-rich options

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its definition of "healthy" food for the first time in 30 years, redefining the nutritional...
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Brent crude inches higher amid falling U.S. crude inventories

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Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a drop in U.S. crude inventories and an anticipated interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve....