Bitcoin Climbs to 9-Month High as Banking Turmoil Sparks Rally

Bitcoin Climbs to 9-Month High as Banking Turmoil Sparks Rally

LONDON/HONG KONG, March 20 (Reuters) – Bitcoin hit its highest level in nine months on Monday as turmoil in the banking sector pushes some investors to turn to digital assets, as the cryptocurrency has had its best week in four years. The biggest cryptocurrency rose as high as $28,567, its highest level since mid-June, and … Read more

Colombian president suspends ceasefire with criminal group

Colombian president suspends ceasefire with criminal group

BOGOTA, March 19 (Reuters) – Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Sunday he had suspended a ceasefire with the Clan del Golfo, the country’s biggest criminal organization, because it attacked police. “I have ordered the armed forces to reactivate all military operations against the Clan del Golfo,” Petro said in a tweet. “We will not … Read more

Former Taiwan President Ma set to meet leaders on historic trip to China

Former Taiwan President Ma set to meet leaders on historic trip to China

TAIPEI, March 20 (Reuters) – Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou is “at the disposal of his host” when it comes to meeting senior leaders during a trip to China this month, but he is not expected to travel to Beijing, a senior official said an official in Ma’s office on Monday. Ma will be the … Read more

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan marks his presence in court as his supporters clash with police

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan marks his presence in court as his supporters clash with police

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (Reuters) – Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan officially marked his attendance at court in the country’s capital on Saturday, his aide said, complying with court orders after a confrontation with police led to a intense clashes with his supporters. Local media outlet Geo TV reported that the Islamabad Magistrate’s Court had … Read more

As a sign of unity, NATO and EU leaders visit the North Sea gas platform

As a sign of unity, NATO and EU leaders visit the North Sea gas platform

TROLL A PLATFORM, North Sea, March 17 (Reuters) – NATO and European Commission chiefs traveled to a North Sea platform on Friday to discuss the security of supplies and infrastructure, a visit highlighting Norway’s importance to gas shipments since Russia’s invasion of Russia. Ukraine. The Troll A platform extracts gas from Norway’s largest gas field. … Read more

Wall Street slips on banking crisis contagion fears

Wall Street slips on banking crisis contagion fears

First Republic Bank tumbles by suspending its dividend SVB Financial files for bankruptcy protection FedEx jumps on boost to full-year earnings forecast Indices down: Dow 1.31%, S&P 1.17%, Nasdaq 0.80% NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) – Wall Street fell on Friday at the end of a tumultuous week marked by the unfolding crisis in the … Read more

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament, cites security concerns

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament, cites security concerns

WELLINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) – New Zealand said on Friday it would ban TikTok on devices with access to the country’s parliamentary network due to cybersecurity concerns, becoming the latest country to limit the use of the video sharing app on government related devices. . Concerns have grown globally over the Chinese government’s ability to … Read more

Senior US envoy to visit Honduras as he considers relations with China

Senior US envoy to visit Honduras as he considers relations with China

TEGUCIGALPA, March 16 (Reuters) – A high-ranking envoy of President Joe Biden will visit Panama and Honduras this month, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday, days after Taiwan’s ally, the Honduras, announced that it would establish official diplomatic relations with China. Chris Dodd, the US president’s special adviser for the Americas, will visit the … Read more

China hopes Russia, Ukraine to hold peace talks: senior Chinese diplomat

China hopes Russia, Ukraine to hold peace talks: senior Chinese diplomat

BEIJING, March 16 (Reuters) – China is worried about an escalation of the war in Ukraine and hopes that Moscow and Kiev will hold peace talks, senior Chinese diplomat Qin Gang told his Ukrainian counterpart on Thursday. a phonecall. China, which has refrained from condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, urged both sides to … Read more

US banking system strong, but not all deposits guaranteed, Yellen tells senators

US banking system strong, but not all deposits guaranteed, Yellen tells senators

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. banking system remains strong and Americans can be confident their deposits will be there when needed, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday, although she denied that recent moves emergency following two major bank failures meant that a general government guarantee now existed for all deposits. In his … Read more