South Korea’s bitcoin “kimchi premium” surges to two-year high as global prices surge
SEOUL, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - South Korea's so-called "kimchi premium" on bitcoin prices hit a two-year high this week,…
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Fears grow for Hong Kong’s finance hub status under proposed security law
By Xinqi SU and Holmes CHAN HONG KONG, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - As Hong Kong fast-tracks a new national…
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Biden tells Israel not to use aid as ‘bargaining chip,’ pushes truce deal
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 (AFP) US President Joe Biden warned Israel on Thursday that it cannot use aid as a…
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Biden attacks Trump in fiery State of Union speech
By Danny KEMP WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - President Joe Biden launched a scorching attack on his "dangerous" November…
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China vows to ‘safeguard’ national security with new laws at conclave
BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - China will adopt wide-ranging security laws in 2024 to "resolutely safeguard" its sovereignty, a…
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Biden attacks Trump, warns US democracy at risk in State of Union speech
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - President Joe Biden launched a fiery attack on his "dangerous" November presidential election rival…
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Venezuela invites EU, UN to observe presidential election
By Javier TOVAR CARACAS, March 7, 2024 (AFP) - Venezuela has invited the European Union and a panel of experts…
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Tough penalties in Hong Kong’s new national security law
HONG KONG, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - Hong Kong on Friday unveiled a new national security law draft bill that…
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Bashing Trump, Biden vows ‘I won’t bow down’ to Russia
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden vowed Thursday he will not "bow down" to Russian leader…
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US soldier arrested for selling defense secrets to China
A US Army intelligence analyst was arrested on Thursday for allegedly providing national defense information to China. Sergeant Korbein Schultz,…
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