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North Korea Cyberattacks Generate 50% of Foreign Currency, $3B Crypto Theft: UN Security Council Report

Mar 24, 2024 15:25 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The United Nations (UN) Security Council has released a report revealing that cyberattacks account for 50% of North Koreas foreign exchange earnings. The council is also looking into involvement in cyberattacks against...

Digital Currency Revolution

Anonymous Whales Transfer Half Trillion Shiba Inu (SHIB); Dogecoin Price Suddenly Jumps 8%

Mar 24, 2024 15:12 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a surprising move, anonymous whales shift a massive half-trillion Shiba Inu tokens within 24 hours, sparking analysis into potential market implications. Anonymous Whales Move Half Trillion Shiba Inu (SHIB):...

China Phases Out Intel and AMD Chips from Government Computers

Mar 24, 2024 14:54 pm UTC| Technology

China has initiated a plan to replace Intel and AMD microprocessors in government computers, aiming to enhance cybersecurity. China Implements Plan to Replace Intel and AMD Chips in Government Computers China has...

Apple Vision Pro's Global Expansion: CEO Tim Cook Confirms China Launch Amid Trademark Battles

Mar 24, 2024 14:40 pm UTC| Technology

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed the release of the Apple Vision Pro in mainland China during the China Development Forum in Beijing. Apple Vision Pro Expands Global Reach: China Launch Confirmed by CEO Tim...

Xbox Explores Native Handheld Console, Moore Discusses Future of Gaming Hardware

Mar 24, 2024 14:21 pm UTC| Technology

Amid a surge in portable gaming popularity, insider claims reveal Microsofts development of a fully native handheld Xbox console. Former Xbox head Peter Moore weighs in on the evolving landscape of game consoles,...

OpenAI's Sora Set to Revolutionize Hollywood, Sam Altman Reinstated Amid Leadership Shuffle

Mar 24, 2024 14:15 pm UTC| Technology

OpenAI embarks on a transformative journey to Hollywood with Sora, its latest AI innovation aimed at revolutionizing filmmaking. At the same time, co-founder Sam Altman returns to the board, marking the end of a tumultuous...

Drone Footage Shows Surge in Cybertruck Production at Giga Texas with 380 Units Spotted

Mar 24, 2024 08:52 am UTC| Technology Business

A recent drone flyover of Teslas Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, unveiled a significant production milestone: around 380 Cybertruck units are visible on-site. This surge indicates Teslas accelerated efforts to ramp up its...

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Economy

US-India Trade Bombshell: Tariffs Slashed to 18% — Rupee Soars, Sensex Explodes

Announced on February 2, 2026, the US-India commerce deal offers Indian exports significant tariff relief. From 25% to 18%, US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods have been cut; the extra 25% punitive tariff connected with...

India Services Sector Rebounds in January as New Business Gains Momentum: HSBC PMI Shows Growth

Indias dominant services sector showed a strong rebound in January after slipping to an 11-month low in December, supported by a rise in new business activity, according to the latest HSBC India Services Purchasing...

Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Stabilizes, Yen Weakens Ahead of Japan Election

Most Asian currencies traded within a narrow range on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar steadied following a strong rebound over the past week, while the Japanese yen underperformed amid growing political uncertainty ahead of a...

Australia’s Corporate Regulator Urges Pension Funds to Boost Technology Investment as Industry Grows

Australias corporate regulator has warned the countrys rapidly expanding pension fund industry that it must significantly increase investment in systems, technology, and governance to safeguard its future and avoid...

Trump Administration Sued Over Suspension of Critical Hudson River Tunnel Funding

New York and New Jersey have filed an emergency lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to restore federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project, a critical piece of U.S. transportation...

Politics

Trump Intelligence Office Probes Puerto Rico Voting Machines Amid Election Security Concerns

A team working under U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard carried out a previously unreported investigation into Puerto Ricos electronic voting machines last spring, according to her office and multiple...

UN Warns of Growing Nuclear Risks as New START Treaty Expires

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning following the expiration of the New START Treaty, calling it a grave moment for international peace and global security. The landmark nuclear...

U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks Scheduled in Oman as Diplomatic Efforts Resume

The United States and Iran are set to resume diplomatic engagement this Friday as officials from both countries prepare for nuclear talks in Muscat, the capital of Oman. A U.S. official confirmed on Wednesday that the...

Illinois Joins WHO Global Outbreak Network After U.S. Exit, Following California’s Lead

Illinois will join the World Health Organizations Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), marking a significant public health move following the United States official withdrawal from the WHO last month....

U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Expected in Oman Following Venue Change Request

Nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran are expected to take place in Oman on Friday, according to a report by Axios journalist Barak Ravid, who cited an Arab source familiar with the matter. The upcoming...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Tencent Shares Slide After WeChat Restricts YuanBao AI Promotional Links

Shares of Tencent Holdings (HK:0700) fell sharply on Wednesday after its popular messaging platform WeChat blocked certain promotional links related to YuanBao, the companys artificial intelligence chatbot. The move...

Nvidia Nears $20 Billion OpenAI Investment as AI Funding Race Intensifies

Nvidia is reportedly nearing a major investment deal with OpenAI, signaling a significant development in the global artificial intelligence landscape. According to sources cited by Reuters, the chipmaking giant is in...

Anthropic Eyes $350 Billion Valuation as AI Funding and Share Sale Accelerate

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is reportedly preparing a major secondary share sale that would allow some employees to sell shares at a valuation of at least $350 billion, according to a recent Bloomberg report....

AMD Shares Slide Despite Earnings Beat as Cautious Revenue Outlook Weighs on Stock

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) delivered a solid quarterly earnings beat, topping Wall Street expectations on both revenue and profit, yet its stock slipped in extended trading after the company projected a sequential...

Nintendo Shares Slide After Earnings Miss Raises Switch 2 Margin Concerns

Nintendo shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the Japanese gaming giant reported weaker-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, intensifying investor concerns over profitability and margins tied to its highly...