Oslo police on Friday announced charges against Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess, on multiple counts including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm after a months-long investigation of a case that involved a “double-digit” number of alleged victims. Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, ...
Russia has amassed 110,000 troops in the vicinity of Pokrovsk as part of its efforts to take over the strategic eastern Ukrainian city, the Ukrainian military chief said Friday. Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Friday that the area around Pokrovsk was the “hottest spot”along the 1,200-kilometre (745 miles) front line which runs across the east. Russian forces have been trying to ...
The Israeli military has denied a new report that soldiers were ordered to fire at unarmed Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza, after hundreds of people were reported killed while approaching food distribution sites in recent weeks. On Friday, the daily Haaretz newspaper published an article alleging that Israeli soldiers in Gaza were instructed by their commanders to shoot ...
Ecuadorian forces have revealed how they captured the country’s most-wanted man, drug lord Adolfo “Fito” Macías, more than a year after his brazen prison escape prompted the president to declare an internal armed conflict to crack down on the country’s most violent gangs. After an almost 18-month manhunt for the leader of the criminal group Los Choneros, the Ecuadorian Security ...
Min Young-jae has not seen or heard anything about her eldest brother for 75 years. He was 19 and she was only 2 when, during the early days of the Korean War, he was kidnapped to the North. Their peaceful days were shattered on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded the South. The three-year war would kill more than ...
Bitcoin Rebounds to $83,404 on April 11, 2025 Amid Renewed Investor Confidence On April 11, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) demonstrated a significant rebound, opening at $79,625.05, reaching a high of $84,247.48, dipping to a low of $78,936.32, and closing at $83,404.84. This performance indicates a resurgence in investor confidence following recent market fluctuations. Market Dynamics Influencing Bitcoin’s Surge Several factors contributed ...
Kraken Rolls Out Commission-Free Stock Trading On April 14, 2025, Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, announced the official launch of commission-free stock trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This bold move signals Kraken’s strategic expansion beyond cryptocurrencies and into the realm of traditional financial markets. By bridging the gap between crypto and equities, Kraken is setting ...
Bitcoin Nears $85K Amid Market Optimism On April 14, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) climbed close to the $85,000 mark, signaling a strong recovery after a period of volatility. This recent Bitcoin price surge is attributed to easing global tariff tensions and broader market stability. The rally marks a shift in sentiment, with both retail and institutional investors showing renewed confidence in ...
Bitcoin Slips to $83.6K Amid Nvidia’s $5.5B Charge On April 15, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable decline, dropping to $83,600. This downturn coincided with Nvidia’s announcement of a substantial $5.5 billion charge, which unsettled investors and reverberated across the cryptocurrency market. Market Reaction to Nvidia’s Financial Disclosure Nvidia’s unexpected financial charge raised concerns about the broader tech sector’s health, ...
Fed’s Stagflation Warning Impacts Crypto Markets On April 16, 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced a notable downturn following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks about potential stagflation. Bitcoin’s price fell to $83,700, reflecting a 1.5% decrease over 24 hours, as investors reacted to concerns about inflation and slowed economic growth. Stagflation Concerns Emerge In a speech addressing the economic implications ...