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Bitcoin’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ jumps amid South Korean political turmoil
A KEY metric to gauge the interest in Bitcoin from investors in South Korea has risen this week to a four-month high, as the political…
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Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty as Lawyer Blasts Mayor Eric Adams for 'Political Spectacle with Staged Perp Walk' in CEO Murder Case
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in a Manhattan court on Monday, December 23. He pleaded…
Politics
Florida is winning the political battle with California as Trump takes office
WASHINGTON — The rivalry between California and Florida reached a high mark in November 2023 when Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, faced off…
Politics
Analysis: Europe, too, feels Musk's political impact. How far will it go?
In the six weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, Europe has been bracing for a U.S. administration that could strain…
Politics
Once a political star, Canada's Justin Trudeau is fighting for his job amid Trump tariff threats
When he came to power in 2015, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was hailed as a progressive icon, a charismatic leftist with movie…
Politics
The EU's two biggest economies are grappling with political uncertainty
The News The European Union’s heavyweights France and Germany are grappling with political challenges, with the former hit by a credit…
Business
South Korea’s central bank vows to stabilise markets amid political turmoil
SOUTH Korea’s central bank vowed to stabilise financial markets and highlighted the importance of “uninterrupted implementation” of key…
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Who Is Joey Mannarino? US Political Analyst gets Death Threats After Viral Post Wrongly Identified Him as Brian Thompson's Murderer
An Australian political analyst has revealed he is facing death threats after a social media post falsely accused him of murdering Brian…
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When the Phone Rings, The Fiery Priest 2, and More Reschedule Broadcast Following Political Turmoil
When the Phone Rings and The Fiery Priest 2 are among the K-dramas rescheduled their broadcast for this week. The change in the telecast…
Politics
France's political crisis deepens as lawmakers topple government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's three-month-old minority government was toppled on Wednesday in a no-confidence motion supported by…
Politics
From political outsider to Ghana's 'Mr Digital'
Mahamudu Bawumia soared from being a political outsider to become Ghana's second-in-command - and in December he could make history as the…
Politics
Top EU diplomat proposes suspending political dialogue with Israel
Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell has proposed that EU member states suspend political dialogue with Israel over its war in the Gaza Strip, an…
Politics
UN calls Israel's ban on its top leader a political statement in long-running rift
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations on Wednesday called Israel’s ban on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres entering the country a…
Politics
French Favor PM Barnier Over Macron Amid Political Paralysis
(Bloomberg) -- French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has a higher approval rating than President Emmanuel Macron as he works to form a new…
Politics
Has Macron fixed France's political mess?
Like many charming, clever people, Emmanuel Macron is used to getting his own way. Still only 46 years old, France’s suave leader can…
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6 people hurt in a knife attack on a bus in Germany. No political or religious motive seen
BERLIN (AP) — Police arrested a 32-year-old woman after six people were hurt in a knife attack on a bus headed to a festival in western…
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Far right eyes political earthquake as Germans head to the polls
The far right is on the cusp of winning the most votes in German state elections for the first time since the Nazis. For some in Germany,…
Politics
France's Macron to hold talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government, after surprise…
Politics
Southern African leaders meet amid mpox concerns and a political crackdown in summit host Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — African leaders will meet in Zimbabwe on Saturday for a scheduled summit of the 16-nation Southern African…
Politics
Hamas announces Yahya Sinwar as new political head following Ismail Haniyeh assassination
Hamas on Tuesday announced Yahya Sinwar as the militant group’s new political head following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh…
Politics
Russia's Medvedev threatens exchanged political prisoners
Former Kremlin leader Dmitry Medvedev issued threats on Sunday to former Russian political prisoners who were released into exile as part…
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Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming 'political agenda' for violence
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s leader on Sunday called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have turned…
Politics
Kenyan president appoints opposition ministers to his Cabinet amid political unrest
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president on Wednesday incorporated the opposition in his new Cabinet, appointing four ministers from the…
Politics
Mbappé warns of 'catastrophic' political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé warned on Thursday his country is in a "catastrophic” political situation as…