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Political Support Leading To Increasing Fallout For Crypto

The Bitcoin cryptocurrency has had a rocky ride since launching in 2008, and support from world leaders such as US President Donald Trump could do it more harm than good
Support for cryptocurrencies from US President Donald Trump or Argentine leader Javier Milei has seen investors lose billions of dollars and is damaging a sector struggling for credibility, researchers told AFP. "The entire crypto industry is being tarnished," said Claire Balva, strategy director for fintech company Deblock.
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US President Donald Trump has promised to unveil reciprocal tariffs on April 2, 2025

World Economies Brace For Trump Tariffs Ahead Of Deadline

World economies were jittery Monday ahead of US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" when he is set to unleash tariffs against multiple countries, risking global turmoil to redress what he says are unfair trade imbalances.
An independent panel accused J-pop megastar-turned-TV host of sexual violence against a Fuji TV employee

Probe Accuses Ex J-pop Star Nakai Of Sexual Assault

An independent panel investigating allegations against an J-pop megastar-turned-TV host accused him on Monday of sexual violence against a Fuji Televsision employee, saying the company's handling of the matter amounted to harassment of the employee.
Chef Jerome Banctel celebrates earning three stars for his restaurant Le Gabriel in Paris last year

French Chefs Await New Michelin Guide

The Michelin guide is set to unveil its latest rankings of restaurants in France on Monday, which will identify the up-and-coming talent challenging the country's stalwart three-star cooking celebrities.
US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on automobile imports, taking effect April 3, 2025

What Happens On Trump's 'Liberation Day' And Beyond?

US President Donald Trump has launched a volley of tariffs impacting allies and adversaries this year, promising "Liberation Day" on Wednesday with action targeting countries that have persistent trade gaps with his country.
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivers a speech in Damascus

What We Know About Syria's New Government

Syria's new government, dominated by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's inner circle, faces the daunting challenge of gaining the trust of Syrians, as well as that of Western countries to secure sanctions relief.
The Spectrum rocket, developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, launched from Norway's Andoya Spaceport in the Arctic

European Orbital Rocket Crashes After Launch

The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, in a closely watched test for the continent's bid to build a new space economy.
Faye Hall was detained as she traveled to the home of British friends in Bamiyan province, which is pictured here

US Woman Released By Taliban In Afghanistan

An American woman has been freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan after she, two Britons and their Afghan translator were detained earlier this year, Washington's former envoy to Kabul, Zalmay Khalilzad, said Saturday.

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