HKMA Launches Fintech 2030 Blueprint With Quantum and AI Focus
Hong Kong's central bank unveils new fintech framework targeting quantum computing readiness, advanced AI applications, and DLT security standards for...
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Tether Launches US-Regulated USAT Stablecoin as Bitwise Enters DeFi Lending
Tether debuts federally compliant USA₮ through Anchorage Digital Bank while Bitwise brings $15B asset manager to Morpho vaults. Plus Flying...
Zohran Mamdani Wants NYC to Divest From Israel — But New Comptroller Pledges to Buy War Bonds
In a letter to state and local officials, the human rights organization DAWN warned on Friday that any investment in...
Protests and Power Plays: From Tehran to the Arctic Circle
The people of Iran are in the midst of one of the country’s biggest uprisings — and harshest government crackdowns...
She Criticized the Mayor’s Support for Israel on Facebook. Then the Cops Showed Up at Her Door.
The city government of Miami Beach is under fire from civil rights groups after police visited the home of a...
HKMA Unveils 20-Point Trade Finance Roadmap Under Project CargoX
Hong Kong's central bank releases Project CargoX recommendations targeting digital trade infrastructure and SME financing access across Asia. (Read More)
Inside the Somali-Led Resistance to Trump’s Assault on Minneapolis
Kamal Yusuf doesn’t speak English. That hasn’t stopped him from getting involved as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents flood...
Vikings’ Harrison Smith, CJ Ham get emotional in speech to teammate as retirement decisions loom
The Minnesota Vikings didn't want their 2025 season to end on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, but that's the tale...
Iran in shutdown as protesters storm governor’s office, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
Iran ground to a near standstill Wednesday as businesses, universities and government offices closed under a government-ordered shutdown amid protests...
Italian authorities arrest 9 people who allegedly used charities to funnel more than $8m to Hamas
Italian authorities have arrested nine people linked to three charities on suspicion of raising millions in funds for the terrorist...
Trio of Palestinians arrested for allegedly torching Christmas tree at Catholic church in West Bank
Three Palestinians were arrested on accusations of lighting a Christmas tree on fire and damaging part of a Nativity scene...
International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened?
In September, the European Union seemed poised to suspend trade agreements with Israel over its human rights violations in Gaza....
Trump returns to Army-Navy showdown as Syria ambush kills 2 US soldiers, interpreter
President Donald Trump arrived at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday for the 126th installment of the Army-Navy game,...
Lawmakers Pave the Way to Billions in Handouts for Weapons Makers That the Pentagon Itself Opposed
For the better part of a century, there was one thing even the U.S. government would not do to pad...
Vikings stars explain how coach’s special pregame message led to snapping 4-game losing streak
The 2025 season isn't what the Minnesota Vikings had in mind after going 14-3 last year. Entering Sunday, the Vikings had...
