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May 1, 2024 11:31 AM

Binance’s former CEO sentenced to four months prison over money laundering violations

Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance, was sentenced on Tuesday (April 30) to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating U.S. money-laundering laws at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The sentence was impose...

May 1, 2024 10:58 AM

Kathmandu tops the list of cities with unhealthy air in the world

The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal has urged people to wear masks given the increase in air pollution in Kathmandu valley. The air quality in Kathmandu was at the top of the list of cities with 'unhealthy air' in the world. According to ...

April 30, 2024 5:52 PM

Binance’s CEO Zhao faces sentencing over money laundering violations

The former chief executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, could face years in prison when he is sentenced on Tuesday after his guilty plea to violating U.S. money-laundering laws. U.S. prosecutors have told District Judge R...

April 30, 2024 9:51 AM

Philippines aims to double solar, quadruple share of wind in power output by 2030

The Philippines plans to boost the share of solar in power output to 5.6% in 2030 from 2.4% in 2024, and wind to 11.7% from 3.1%, according to a government presentation, potentially making the archipelago's grid among the cleanest in the region. The...

April 29, 2024 9:02 PM

Royal Netherlands Navy’s HNLMS Tromp engages in Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Navy

The Royal Netherlands Navy Ship HNLMS Tromp engaged in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with the Indian Navy's guided missile frigate INS Trishul, Ministry of Defence said in an official statement on Monday. The exercise, comprising tactical maneuver...

April 30, 2024 3:15 AM

IMF asks Bangladesh to disclose full report on banks’ financial health

By: Navalsang Parmar The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Bangladesh Bank (BB) to disclose detailed and complete information regarding bad and risky loans in the public interest. A 10-Member IMF delegation is in Dhaka to review the prog...

April 29, 2024 7:08 PM

Blinken to Hamas: Accept Israel’s ‘extraordinarily generous’ Gaza truce proposal

U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, urged Hamas on Monday to swiftly accept Israel's latest and "extraordinarily generous" proposal for a Gaza truce to secure a release of hostages, amid a diplomatic drive to end the war between Israel and Hamas....

April 29, 2024 1:11 PM

WEF Panelists Address Energy Poverty And Security At Riyadh Summit

Attendees of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh on Sunday discussed energy security amid the transition to greener global energy, at a session focused on energy access and development for those without a basic energy supply. The panel of industry ex...

April 29, 2024 10:34 AM

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon’s ‘hidden’ side

China will send a robotic spacecraft in coming days on a round trip to the moon's far side in the first of three technically demanding missions that will pave the way for an inaugural Chinese crewed landing and a base on the lunar south pole. This w...

April 26, 2024 12:18 PM

India achieved 80% financial inclusion within 6 years: Ruchira Kamboj

Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, talked about the nation's strong digital public infrastructure and highlighted India's rapid progress in achieving an 80% financial inclusion rate within a mere six years. She em...

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