A representation of the virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock chart in this illustration taken on January 8, 2021. — Reuters LONDON: Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has announced plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector, prepares to be sworn in as US president. … Read more
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook a region of southwest Mexico on Sunday. The US Geological Survey said. No casualties or damage were immediately reported. The quake occurred about five miles from Coalcoman de Vazquez Pallares, a municipality of about 20,000 people located about 372 miles west of the capital Mexico City. The earthquake occurred at … Read more
British tennis star Cameron Norrie apologized and avoided disqualification when a racket he threw in the air hit a spectator at the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland on Tuesday. Auckland-born Norrie was facing match point against Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta when he lightly tossed his racket into the air. The racket struck a woman in … Read more
A driver hit two New Zealand police officers while patrolling on foot in the early hours of the New Year, killing one and seriously injuring the other, the country’s police chief said. The attack shook a country where killings of on-duty police officers are rare. Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was the first female officer in … Read more
A rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv overnight, injuring 16 people from broken glass, the Israeli military said Saturday, days after Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi rebels who were launching missiles in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Fourteen other people were lightly injured as they rushed to shelter when air raid sirens … Read more
A stockbroker takes a photo with his mobile phone after the Pakistan Stock Exchange made history by surpassing the 100,000 mark, November 28, 2024. — INP Investor optimism is attributed to rising foreign exchange reserves. The banking sector continues its upward momentum, closing up 1.8%. The government’s unwavering commitment to reforms has also boosted confidence. … Read more
Swifties react to Taylor Swift’s concert in Miami Gardens Swifties react to Taylor Swift’s concert in Miami Gardens 06:37 Taylor Swift’s latest release isn’t a new song or album — it’s a book hitting store shelves on Black Friday to commemorate the pop star. Preparing records “The Tour of the Ages.” The volume chronicles Swift’s … Read more
Stock brokers monitor news on a television screen at a stall, during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi, July 3, 2023. — Reuters Investors supported by macroeconomic strength. The telecommunications, banking and energy sectors are generating gains. Hascol, Waves and TPL Properties are the most actively traded. The capital market continued … Read more
Ukraine hits Russia with US-supplied missiles – CBS News Watch CBS News Ukraine struck Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles known as ATACMS, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to respond with a nuclear threat. Holly Williams has the last one. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events and exclusive reports. … Read more
Russia hits Ukraine with massive missile, drone attack – CBS News Watch CBS News Ukraine suffered what it said was the largest Russian missile and drone attack since the summer. Chris Livesay has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events and exclusive reports. Not now To light up … Read more