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South Korea Ends 9-Year Corporate Crypto Ban Under Strict New Rules
Key takeaways South Korea is ending a nine-year ban on corporate crypto trading, allowing listed entities and professional investment companies to reenter the market under a regulated framework. Corporate participation will be tightly controlled, with investments capped at 5% of annual equity capital and limited to the top 20 cryptocurrencies traded on regulated domestic exchanges. Institutional entry may gradually improve…
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Trump wants to prosecute anti-fascists as terrorists. This Texas trial will test his power.
On July 4 last year, a few hours after sundown, about a dozen left-wing activists gathered outside the Prairieland Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in North Texas. Some protesters set off fireworks while others spray-painted cars and a guard booth. As federal officers stepped outside to confront them, local police arrived, and shortly after, shots were fired. Investigators say…
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10 Most Perfect Movies Released Since 2005, Ranked
I did not put this list together by looking at influence, awards, or how often these films get cited in arguments about cinema. I kept thinking about the movies I watched after 2005 that quietly reset my expectations without announcing themselves. The ones that made me sit through the end credits without reaching for my phone. Over the years, I…
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How many soldiers can Putin send to war?
A military parade is held in the Red Square as part of the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2025. (Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via Getty Images) When Russia announced a “partial” mobilization in the fall of 2022, its society experienced a genuine shock. The queues at the Upper Lars border crossing into Georgia…
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This Simple Exercise Habit May Keep Your Brain Younger
Sticking to a regular aerobic exercise routine may do more than strengthen your heart. New research suggests it can actually make your brain appear younger. Credit: Shutterstock Adults who exercised regularly for a year had brains that appeared nearly a year younger on MRI scans. Protecting brain health is a lifelong effort, and new findings from the AdventHealth Research Institute…
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A psychologist’s guide to inner healing
Hyderabad: Nothing in life can torment a person more persistently than their own negative thoughts. A bleak outlook, pessimistic thinking and lack of meaningful communication often lie at the root of psychological distress. According to eminent psychologist Dr Khutbuddin Abu Shuja, developing mental defence, practising mental hygiene and nurturing positive behaviour are not merely philosophical ideas but essential disciplines for living…
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Hindutva workers demolish another mazar in UP, several detained
Kotwali: Authorities in Kotwali, Uttar Pradesh, have detained several individuals following the reported demolition of a grave by members of a Hindutva organisation. A video surfaced on Monday, February 16, showing the desecration of a grave in the Navayug Market area. However, Kotwali Assistant Police Commissioner Upasana Pandey said the incident actually took place roughly two months ago. Authorities in…
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‘Jordan is next’: West Bank annexation signals ‘silent transfer’ | Occupied West Bank
For decades, the “alternative homeland” – the notion that Jordan should become the Palestinian state – was dismissed in Amman’s diplomatic circles as a distant nightmare or a conspiracy theory. Today, under the shadow of a far-right Israeli government and a devastating genocidal war in Gaza, that nightmare has become an operational reality. The alarm in the Hashemite Kingdom reached…
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the 12 greatest uses of classical music in the movies
Where would movies be without music? Sure, images, story and dialogue are all important. But cinematic soundtracks provide that human connection – the key to character motivation and emotional truth. Of course, many directors employ talented composers to write dedicated scores for their films, and we can all be thankful for such cinematic luminaries as Ennio Morricone, Bernard Herrmann, John…
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Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files cover-up – US politics live | Trump administration
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of Epstein ‘cover-up’ and calls for public testimony Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. I’m Tom Ambrose and I’ll be bringing you all the latest news lines over the next couple of hours. We begin with the news that the former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused president Donald Trump of…
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