News
-
Why Yen Stablecoins Are Key to Japan’s Crypto Ambitions
Japan is preparing its financial system for a world of stablecoins and tokenized assets, with banks, regulators and financial conglomerates working to bring the yen economy onchain. The country is the world’s fourth-largest economy, and its yen is one of the most important currencies in global finance. According to the International Monetary Fund, the yen accounted for 5.82% of global…
Read More » -
The good, the bad and the ugly — Inside Europe’s race to supplant US defense enablers
PARIS — Europe will likely need until the early 2030s to develop some of the critical defense enablers needed to deter or defeat Russia without the United States, according to security researchers and experts surveyed by Defense News. Establishing robust air and missile defenses, a priority for both NATO and the European Union, may still take five to 10 years,…
Read More » -
How docs revived patient’s failing heart during brain surgery
Hyderabad: Doctors at Aster Prime Hospitals performed a rare procedure to save the life of a patient whose heart suddenly stopped functioning during open brain surgery. “This was one of the most intense moments in my surgical journey of over 44 years,” recalls Dr. P. Ranganadham, HOD & Senior Consultant – Neuro Surgery at Aster Prime Hospitals. Imagine a patient…
Read More » -
Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he’ll give them more time : NPR
President Donald Trump gestures from the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, Feb. 27, 2025. Luis M. Alvarez/FR596 AP hide caption toggle caption Luis M. Alvarez/FR596 AP TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program but indicated he would…
Read More » -
New on Peacock in March 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch
March is just about here, and Peacock is stacking the month with a little bit of everything. Whether you’re looking for a nostalgic laugh, a Broadway spectacle, or a twisted take on a classic, the new lineup has you covered. Start your watchlist now and claim your spot on the couch for the highlights below. Kicking things off on March…
Read More » -
Shops shut amid last rites of Dalit armyman
Dalits allege untouchability after shops shut down during cremationof their relative. Bagalkot: Relatives of a retired Dalit army serviceman have alleged untouchability after shops and hotels in a Karnataka village closed their shutters when they arrived for his last rites on February 25. Hanumantappa Harijan, 55, belonged to the Holeya community, listed under the Scheduled Castes. He had served in the…
Read More » -
Mohammed bin Salman urged Donald Trump to impose sanctions on UAE, report claims | World News
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged US President Donald Trump to consider sanctions tied to the Emirati govt’s support for an armed group fighting in Sudan’s civil war, the New York Times reported. Amid the feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Donald Trump came and had a November conversation that reportedly turned Gulf whispers into…
Read More » -
The 20 Best Drama Movies on Netflix to Watch Now
Roma (2018) Set in early 1970s Mexico City, Alfonso Cuarón’s drama follows Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a live-in domestic worker caring for a middle-class family as political unrest unfolds beyond the household walls. Shot in black and white, the film moves through school runs, hospital corridors, beach trips, and the daily rhythms of housework, showing the private and public moments that…
Read More » -
US designates Iran as ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’
US Secretary of state Marco Rubio Washington: United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, February 27, designated Iran as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention”, escalating pressure on Tehran over the continued detention of American citizens. Rubio said the move aims to compel Iran to end what Washington describes as hostage diplomacy. He urged the country to…
Read More » -
School-based mental health program expands to more Wake County schools :: WRAL.com
Sitting among her classmates at Wendell Elementary School and engaged in her lessons is exactly what Caroline Robertson’s mother says she hopes to see. A few months ago, simple assignments and tests were more difficult for the 7-year-old Wake County student to deal with. “Caroline was having some issues in the classroom with inability to regulate her emotions,” Robertson’s mother,…
Read More »