The race in Pyongyang to mark the birthday of Kim Il Sung was held every year until the pandemic hit.
Year: 2025
Chemical burns, assaults, electric shocks – Gazans tell BBC of torture in Israeli detention
Interviews with five men held in the months after the Hamas attacks reveal allegations of violence and abuse, adding to reports of misconduct by military and prison staff.
US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump’s trade war.
Why have Asian markets plunged?
Asian markets from Tokyo to Sydney plunged amid increasing fears of a global economic downturn.
Bitcoin Tumbles 6% to $78K as US Markets Reel From Trump Tariff Shock
Bitcoin dropped 6% on Monday as global markets tumbled following Trump’s new tariffs, sparking fresh fears of a global recession.
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Conor McGregor’s REAL Token Launch Fails, Bidders to Get Refund
Conor McGregor’s $REAL token presale raised only $392,315 in 28 hours against a minimum $1M goal, leading to a complete refund of all contributions.
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Ark Invest Buys Additional Coinbase Shares Worth $13.4M Amid Broader Market Turmoil
Ark Invest bought over 83,157 shares of Coinbase across three of its ETFs, taking Coinbase’s closing price on Friday.
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Hong Kong to Roll Out Updated Virtual Asset Policy Framework by End of 2025
Hong Kong will release an expanded virtual asset policy by year-end, aiming to deepen Web3 integration into finance and the broader economy, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said.
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Anti-Trump protests held in cities across the US
Thousands of protesters gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump’s second term.
Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs
The US commerce secretary says a 10% “baseline” tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks.