Israeli strikes on Hezbollah-affiliated financial institutions in Lebanon

Israeli strikes on Hezbollah-affiliated financial institutions in Lebanon

Israel has carried out a series of air strikes in Lebanon targeting Hizbollah-affiliated financial institutions, escalating its offensive against the militant group. The strikes, aimed at disrupting Hizbollah’s economic “system and strongholds”, focused on branches of the al-Qard al-Hassan association. Lebanon’s state media reported that Israel conducted 11 strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs and other … Read more

Investors flock to photonics startups to curb energy consumption in data centers and accelerate AI development

Investors flock to photonics startups to curb energy consumption in data centers and accelerate AI development

With the new funding from Plural, Oriole Networks plans to accelerate the development of its photonic networking technology and bring it to market within the next two years. The goal is to revolutionize the way AI supercomputing clusters are built and operated, making them faster, more energy-efficient, and more scalable than ever before. As the … Read more

Iran helped Russia in the conflict with Ukraine and now it must request the favor in return.

Iran helped Russia in the conflict with Ukraine and now it must request the favor in return.

1 airstrike on a Syrian port that Damascus said was used for civilian cargo, which could be linked to the delivery of Russian weapons to Syria. In retaliation, Russia launched a missile strike on an Israeli base in the Golan Heights, marking the first direct military clash between the two countries. Meanwhile, Russia’s relationship with … Read more

Bitcoin Teases $70,000 Mark Following $2.4 Billion Influx Into ETFs

Bitcoin Teases ,000 Mark Following .4 Billion Influx Into ETFs

Bitcoin nearly reached $70,000 on Monday due to a surge in inflows into exchange-traded funds for the largest digital asset, along with optimism surrounding the outlook for US regulations. The cryptocurrency saw a 1% increase before leveling off at $68,720 as of 11 a.m. in Singapore. Other smaller tokens like Ether and Solana traded within … Read more

Initial findings reveal that half of Moldova’s population voted in favor of EU aspirations during the referendum, according to Reuters.

Initial findings reveal that half of Moldova’s population voted in favor of EU aspirations during the referendum, according to Reuters.

CHISINAU (Reuters) – Early results from Sunday’s referendum in Moldova show that half of Moldovans voted “yes” on the country’s EU aspirations. This puts the nation on a path towards joining the single market, despite pressure from Russia. As of 0300 GMT on Monday, with 97.66% of the vote counted, 50% of Moldovans voted “yes”, … Read more

The financial crisis jeopardizing special needs education in England.

The financial crisis jeopardizing special needs education in England.

Laleham Gap school in Kent does not have the typical noisy and bustling atmosphere of most schools in the UK. Headteacher Les Milton explains that this is because the students at his school, who have autism and communication needs, are highly sensitive to noise, touch, and light. “The building is designed with sound-absorbing materials, wide … Read more

Is it wise to invest in Nvidia shares? Described as a once-in-a-generation chance.

Is it wise to invest in Nvidia shares? Described as a once-in-a-generation chance.

Nvidia has been a highly anticipated and closely monitored stock recently, with the broader market’s fortunes increasingly tied to the AI chip leader. At one point this year, the stock contributed to over a third of the S&P 500’s gains, with some investors even hosting watch parties for Nvidia’s earnings releases. Nvidia’s remarkable rise to … Read more

Putin asserts that BRICS, rather than the West, will propel worldwide economic expansion.

Putin asserts that BRICS, rather than the West, will propel worldwide economic expansion.

“ Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow, Russia on October 18, 2024. The BRICS group is expected to drive most of the global economic growth in the upcoming years due to its size and rapid growth compared to developed Western nations, as stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin aims … Read more

Asian markets fluctuate; bitcoin surges on ‘Trump trade’

Asian markets fluctuate; bitcoin surges on ‘Trump trade’

Asia shares fluctuated on Monday, with pressure from weakness in Chinese stocks, while bitcoin reached a three-month peak as Trump trades continued to gain momentum. Gold reached another record high due to conflict in the Middle East and the closely contested U.S. presidential election, with the yellow metal expected to remain popular amid global uncertainty. … Read more

Asia FX remains quiet, yuan holds steady following China’s interest rate reduction as reported by Investing.com

Asia FX remains quiet, yuan holds steady following China’s interest rate reduction as reported by Investing.com

Investing.com– Most Asian currencies were trading within a narrow range on Monday, with the yuan holding steady after the People’s Bank of China cut interest rates slightly more than anticipated. Meanwhile, the dollar remained close to recent highs. Regional currencies had been under pressure in recent weeks as expectations of smaller U.S. interest rate cuts … Read more