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For a country whose government is not recognised by any nation, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has had an unusually busy calendar in recent weeks. He has hosted his counterpart from Pakistan, spoken on the phone with India’s foreign minister, and jetted to Iran and China. In Beijing, he also met the Pakistani foreign minister again. On Wednesday, he joined trilateral talks with delegations from Pakistan and China. This, even though the ruling Taliban have historically had tense relations with most of these countries, and currently have taut ties with Pakistan, a one-time ally with whom trust is…
Thai film A Useful Ghost – one of three “made-with-Singapore” films at this year’s Cannes Film Festival – took home the Grand Prix Ami Paris trophy, the top prize at the annual event’s Critics’ Week. Critics’ Week, or Semaine de la Critique, is a section dedicated to discovering and promoting new talent. It is a parallel section of the main 78th Cannes Film Festival, which runs until May 24 in France. Inspired by the popular ghost story in Thai folklore, Mae Nak, A Useful Ghost is directed by Thailand’s Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke and co-produced by Singapore-based Momo Film Co, along with French and German…
Two MPs have been referred to a misconduct body after cow manure was dumped at a state premier’s office, as their leader refuses to condemn the stunt.A farmer delivered the package to Premier Jacinta Allan’s office inside Victoria’s parliament house on Tuesday during a protest at the building’s entrance against an emergency services levy.A note on the vacuum-sealed dung package read: “Dearest Jacinta, I have considered your levy and here’s my feedback, it’s bulls***. Love Brutus + family”.Legislative Council President Shaun Leane says two MPs have been referred to an independent body that investigates claims of parliamentary misconduct.The Parliamentary Workplace…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Zac Brown is aware of the many sacrifices made by service members and their families. It’s why he meets with veterans before his shows and honors them onstage.”They’re such incredible people,” Brown told Fox News Digital. “Their stories are so inspiring, and getting to bring them up on stage and share just a moment of gratitude with them for that entire crowd, and everyone in the crowd cheering them on and just reminding them that all of their sacrifices are appreciated. I have lots of friends that are in the military. I’ve…
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesNick Pinto is a marketing director at his family’s law firm in New Jersey. He’s also a crypto trader who spent enough money on Donald Trump’s meme coin to win a spot at a private black-tie dinner with the president scheduled for Thursday night.”I was kind of early in bitcoin and ethereum, so I’ve always been trading crypto,” the 25-year-old Pinto said, adding that he finished number 72 on the leaderboard for the token contest. “Once I saw the announcement that Trump was releasing a coin, I immediately started to purchase it.”Pinto said in…
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates LP, speaks during the Greenwich Economic Forum in Greenwich, Connecticut, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBillionaire investor Ray Dalio on Thursday sounded another alarm on soaring U.S. debt and deficits, saying it should make investors fearful of the government bond market.”I think we should be afraid of the bond market,” Dalio said at an event for the Paley Media Council in New York. “It’s like … I’m a doctor, and I’m looking at the patient, and I’ve said, you’re having this accumulation, and I can tell you that this is very,…
Some of the largest US banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo, are exploring a potential partnership to issue a shared stablecoin.The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the initiative, if it proceeds, would mark a major step by traditional financial institutions into the digital currency space, where crypto-native firms have so far led the charge.The consortium talks reportedly involve entities such as Early Warning Services, the firm behind Zelle, and the Clearing House, which operates a real-time payment system that many major banks use.While discussions are still conceptual, the report said banks are weighing the…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Cyber attacks, such as that carried out on Marks and Spencer (M&S), are not uncommon. They are events that are increasing in number and sophistication, making them a big challenge for businesses — and what’s an issue for companies, is an issue for investors. The risks posed are enormous, from theft, disruption to trade and ruined reputations to significant financial losses and potential lawsuits when customers’ personal data is hacked. Failure to notify customers of a breach can mean a fine of…
A third alleged accomplice has been arrested in connection with the escape of one of ten inmates from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility, according to Louisiana State Police.Connie Weeden, 59, is believed to have assisted the fugitives and was taken into custody following an investigation that revealed she was in contact via phone with escapee Jermaine Donald – both before and after the escape. Donald remains at large. Authorities say Weeden gave cash to Donald via a “cell phone app.” She has been charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional…
Trump hosting controversial crypto gala with guests who spent millions on Trump family’s meme coin – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is hosting a crypto gala at his golf club Thursday night with attendees that spent millions on the Trump family’s new meme digital coin. Nancy Cordes takes a look at the concerns of guests buying access to the president. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
