Funds start Trump 2.0 era most bullish on dollar since 2016: McGeever – Reuters.com
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‘I thought I’d die in Gaza’: First testimonies from freed hostages released – The Times of Israel
‘I thought I’d die in Gaza’: First testimonies from freed hostages released The Times of Israel Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages freed as Gaza ceasefire takes force: Live updates CNN Gaza Residents Return to Vast Destruction in Old Neighborhoods The New York Times Bittersweet rejoicing as first hostages return to Israel after 471 days in captivity Fox News
Southern Taiwan hit by 6.4 magnitude quake, TSMC evacuates some factories – Reuters
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X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube sign EU pledge to tackle hate speech – The Verge
Meta, Google, TikTok, and X have each pledged to European lawmakers that they will do more to prevent and remove illegal hate speech on their platforms. The European Commission integrated a revised set of voluntary commitments into the Digital Services Act (DSA) on Monday that aim to help platforms “demonstrate their compliance” with DSA obligations
Has South Korea just witnessed its own January 6 moment? – The Guardian
They arrived intent on causing mayhem. The political figurehead they supported had, they said, been the victim of a grave injustice at the hands of the establishment. The ringleaders had soon broken through security cordons, armed with fire extinguishers, steel pipes and police shields, smashing windows and gaining entry to a government building, leaving destruction
RG Kar: Indian court jails man for life for doctor’s rape and murder – BBC.com
A court in India has sentenced a man to life in prison for the rape and murder of a junior doctor, in a case that sparked nationwide outrage and protests. The judge rejected demands for the death penalty but said that Sanjay Roy, a hospital volunteer in Kolkata city who was convicted over the weekend
What We Learned From Big Bank Earnings Last Week
Key Takeaways The largest U.S. banks posted substantial fourth-quarter revenue and profit gains thanks to a resurgence in Wall Street dealmaking. Investment banking revenue soared compared to the same quarter a year ago, with the largest banks all reporting increases of 25% or more. For much of the past two years, banks had enjoyed ongoing
Trump Takes Office With a Prosperous Economy That Faces Persistent Problems
Updated January 20, 2025 03:07 PM EST Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AFP / Getty Images Key Takeaways President Donald Trump took office for the second time Monday, taking over from Joe Biden. Trump
Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say – The Associated Press
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A suspected illegal gold mining ringleader known as “Tiger” escaped from custody with help from police officers after resurfacing last week from a disused mine in South Africa where dozens of miners died and 246 were rescued, authorities said Monday. Police
TSMC evacuates factories after 6.4-magnitude Taiwan earthquake – Nikkei Asia
Natural disasters Temblor shakes production hub for world’s most advanced chips Buildings at the Southern Taiwan Science Park were evacuated after an earthquake on Jan. 21. © Reuters CHENG TING-FANG January 21, 2025 02:25 JST Updated on January 21, 2025 03:35 JST TAIPEI — A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, authorities said, prompting