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Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.
AI chiefs walk back job apocalypse warnings
The most prominent figures in artificial intelligence are stepping back from dire predictions about mass unemployment, as the industry faces growing public hostility over AI's promised transformation of the workplace.
Value of chip giant SK hynix joins Micron to top $1 tn
The market value of South Korean memory chipmaker SK hynix soared past $1 trillion on Wednesday, fueled by frenzied global demand for the computing hardware that powers artificial intelligence tools -- a surge that also carried US-based Micron across the threshold.
Germany warns on trade imbalance as economy minister visits China
Germany's economy minister began a visit to China on Wednesday with Berlin saying it wanted to boost cooperation with a key partner while also warning of worsening trade imbalances.
Asia stocks see tech gains as investors weigh US-Iran deal
Asian equities were mixed on Wednesday with gains driven by soaring tech stocks and guarded optimism the United States and Iran will reach a peace deal.
Frugal and more online: smarter spenders rewrite luxury's China dream
When Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until she considered how Chinese spending habits have changed in recent years.
Nvidia to boost spending in Taiwan to $150 bn a year
Nvidia will increase investment in Taiwan to $150 billion a year, the US chip giant's boss said Wednesday, describing the export-driven island as the "epicentre of the AI revolution".
Value of South Korean chip giant SK hynix tops $1 tn
The market value of South Korean memory chip maker SK hynix soared past $1 trillion on Wednesday thanks to frenzied global demand for the computing hardware that powers artificial intelligence tools.
Asia stocks mixed over hopes of US-Iran deal, tech gains
Asian equities were mixed on Wednesday with gains driven by tech stocks and guarded optimism the United States and Iran will reach a peace deal.
'My job is going': UK workers squeezed out by AI
When a client asked her a year ago to design a glossary to train an artificial intelligence system, translator Jessica Spengler realised she was going to train her own replacement.
Samsung workers approve bonus deal after big AI profits
Samsung Electronics union members on Wednesday approved a deal with management securing massive annual bonuses, averting a major strike as the South Korean chip giant's profits soar due to booming demand for artificial intelligence tools.
Low cost glasses help India's poor see a better future
As soon as he put on his glasses, Indian vegetable seller Tofan Jena knew daily life would never be the same.
'I'm still lost': Los Angeles airport baffles travellers ahead of World Cup
An exhausted TJ James has just stepped off an 18-hour flight at Los Angeles international airport where he is getting a taste of the chaos that awaits tens of thousands of people expected for the World Cup, which starts on June 11.
Canadian who supplied poison for suicides to plead guilty
A Canadian man accused of shipping poison to people contemplating suicide around the globe is expected to plead guilty to several counts on Friday, ending a case that has shocked the public.
New strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon
Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens dead, threatening an increasingly fragile truce there.
Oil back at $100 as US strikes douse Iran war hopes
Oil prices rebounded back to $100 on Tuesday while stock markets were mixed and the dollar firmed after US military strikes on Iran deflated hopes of an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
As IPO nears, arms maker KNDS reports booming profits
Franco-German tank and weapons maker KNDS reported booming earnings Tuesday as it gears up to launch the latest initial public offering in the fast-growing defence sector.
BP ousts chairman over 'serious' governance concerns
British oil giant BP unexpectedly removed Albert Manifold as chairman on Tuesday after less than one year in the role, citing "serious concerns" about governance standards, oversight and conduct at the company.
Fish-eating cormorant lands in EU's crosshairs
The great cormorant bird is eating too much fish for the liking of a group of EU nations that on Tuesday called for a cull.
Oil rebounds, stocks drop as US strikes douse Iran war hopes
Oil prices rebounded slightly on Tuesday while stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar firmed after US military strikes on Iran deflated hopes of an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
MEXC Deploys 1,000 BTC to Strategic Reserves in March–April Security Report
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its March–April bimonthly security report, including the strategic deployment of 1,000 BTC to its treasury reserves to strengthen user protection. Alongside this massive capital injection, the exchange continues to scale its compliance architecture to neutralize evolving market threats.Intercepted 26,897 Accounts Linked to Organized Risk ActivitiesDuring this 60-day period, MEXC's security infrastructure intercepted and restricted 26,897 accounts tied to coordinated fraud—an 18.9% increase from the previous reporting cycle. Threat intelligence engines mapped 6,903 malicious syndicates (up 33.6%), with the heaviest concentrations emerging from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Indonesia, tracking 3,567 and 1,524 threat clusters, respectively. All identified entities were subjected to immediate platform-wide bans to secure ecosystem liquidity and protect user capital.Deploying On-Chain Intelligence to Immobilize Compromised FundsBy syndicating threat-linked wallet data with major industry partners, MEXC actively maps and disrupts illicit capital flows tied to theft and fraud, preemptively restricting assets before secondary transfers can happen. From March to April, the platform processed 254 cross-platform intelligence requests, including 50 law enforcement freeze mandates. Through this collaborative infrastructure, the exchange directly immobilized 17,084,031 USDT across 47 active threat cases—23 of which were executed via direct law enforcement intervention. All intelligence broadcasting and subsequent asset freezes were conducted in strict adherence to multi-jurisdictional laws, ensuring rapid response efficiency while maintaining absolute regulatory compliance.Restoring Misdirected Capital: 863,127 USDT Recovered Across 819 IncidentsBetween March and April, MEXC manually processed 819 erroneous deposit cases, recovering assets equivalent to 863,127 USDT. Each case underwent rigorous manual review, on-chain verification, and cross-chain tracking procedures to guarantee the precise and secure restitution of user capital.
Ferrari unveils 'Luce', its first fully electric car, in a tough market
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills.
US strikes fuel concern over Iran deal talks
US forces launched overnight strikes on missile sites in southern Iran and boats they said were trying to lay mines in Gulf waters, sending oil prices higher Tuesday and fuelling tension as diplomats sought a deal to end the war.
Asia stocks fall, oil prices diverge on US-Iran deal uncertainty
Asian stocks fell and crude prices diverged on Tuesday after fresh US strikes on Iran deflated optimism that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was imminent.
Asia stocks fall, oil prices mixed on US-Iran deal uncertainty
Asian stocks fell and crude prices were mixed on Tuesday after fresh US strikes on Iran deflated optimism that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was imminent.
Au so chic: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in a century
The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago.
Starbucks Korea reveals series of mishaps leading to 'Tank Day' campaign
Starbucks Korea revealed on Tuesday a series of mishaps leading to its heavily criticised "Tank Day" promotion, including the use of AI to develop the campaign, which it said lacked "social and historical sensitivity".
Asia stocks, oil prices mixed on US-Iran deal uncertainty
Asian stocks and oil futures were mixed on Tuesday after fresh US strikes on Iran threatened fragile negotiations to reopen the Hormuz strait.
Son of Libya's Haftar vows to make up for 'lost years' under Gaddafi
Belgacem Haftar, son of eastern Libya's military chief Khalifa Haftar, touted in an interview with AFP what he called a push to make up for more than 40 "lost years" under slain ruler Muammar Gaddafi.
Cleaning the chakras of Ecuador's cats and dogs
Is your pooch feeling peevish? Too much negative energy?
Chile's once-dirty Mapocho river enjoys new lease on life
Some 1,000 people jogged along the banks of the Mapocho River in Santiago one Sunday afternoon, an activity that would have been unthinkable a few years ago due to its heavily polluted waters.
SCANDIC COIN: BingX, BitMart, L-Bank और Biconomy पर लॉन्च किया गया विनियमित वास्तविक-विश्व-संपत्ति प्रोजेक्ट
Scandic Finance Group (SFG) SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) के साथ वास्तविक सेवाओं और डिजिटल वित्तीय प्रौद्योगिकी का एक व्यापक पारिस्थितिकी‑तंत्र तैयार कर रहा है. 115+ से अधिक दैनिक समाचारपत्रों और मोबिलिटी, तकनीक, सुरक्षा और रियल एस्टेट कंपनियां वाला यह वैश्विक समूह एक ऐसी साझा मुद्रा बना रहा है जिसका उपयोग केवल भुगतान के साधन से आगे बढ़कर होगा. यह नया कॉइन दुनिया भर के उपयोगकर्ताओं के लिए एक एक्सेस की, लॉयल्टी प्रोग्राम और मूल्य संरक्षण के रूप में एक साथ कार्य करता है.26 मई 2026 के आज के बाज़ार लॉन्च से, इच्छुक लोग पहली बार SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) सीधे प्राप्त कर सकते हैं. आधिकारिक Webseite https://www.sncCoin.dev पर टोकन को एक स्वदेशी भुगतान प्रणाली के माध्यम से उतनी ही Sicherheit के साथ खरीदा जा सकता है जितना कि एक्सचेंजों BingX, BitMart, L‑Bank और Biconomy पर. निवेशकों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण स्टेकिंग टूल भी उपलब्ध है; SNC Scandic‑पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र में एकीकृत, यह धारकों को अपने SNC कॉइन जमा करने और पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने की अनुमति देता है. एसएनसी स्कैंडिक कॉइन (एसएनसी) के लिए Scandic प्लेटफ़ॉर्मों की सेवाओं को जोड़ना के लिए विकसित किया गया है. SCANDIC FLY शानदार निजी – जेट चार्टर प्रदान करता है, SCANDIC CARS "Drive the Extraordinary" के नारे के तहत प्रीमियम वाहन किराए पर देता की है और SCANDIC ESTATE एक रियल एस्टेट डेवलपर और ब्रोकर है। अन्य विभाग नेटवर्क की व्यापकता का प्रदर्शन क रते हैं: SCANDIC YACHTS यॉट चार्टर और ब्रोकरेज, SCANDIC MINING उच्च -गुणवत्ता वाली मिट्टी का €1.5 मिलियन प्रोजेक्ट, SCANDIC TRADE एल्गोरिदमिक रूप से नियंत्रित ट्रेडिंग और स्टेकिंग बॉट्स, और SNC SCANDIC DEV फोन, ई-मेल और दस्तावेज़ों के लिए AI सहायक। डोमेन सेवा SNC DOMAIN वैश्विक पहुंच, एज DNS, शून्य-लेटेंसी कनेक्टिविटी और मुफ्त WHOIS-प्राइवेसी प्रदान करती है; SCANDIC SPORT, SCANDIC PORT, SCANDIC DATA और SCANDIC SEC स्पोर्ट मार्केटिंग, लॉजिस्टिक इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर, एक हाइपरस्केल सेंटर और सुरक्षा सेवाओं के साथ नेटवर्क को पूरक करते हैं।SNC Scandic Coin की टोकन अर्थव्यवस्था पारदर्शी रूप से संरचित है: इस प्रकार संरचित है: कुल आपूर्ति एक अरब इकाइयाँ है और प्रति SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) का निर्गम मूल्य लगभग दो सेंट है। स्पेक्युलेटिव उतार-चढ़ाव को रोकने और दीर्घकालिक योजना सुरक्षा प्रदान करने के लिए एक क्रमिक जारीकरण योजना निर्धारित की गई है। बिक्री से प्राप्त आय को सुरक्षा, ऑडिट, अवसंरचना, तरलता, अन्य परियोजनाओं और विपणन में पुनर्निवेशित किया जाएगा। डेवलपर्स बाजार में अग्रणी CertiK (https://skynet.certik.com/projects/scandic-coin) द्वारा किए गए व्यापक स्मार्ट-कॉन्ट्रैक्ट ऑडिट का हवाला देते हैं, जो 2. मार्च 2026 में SNC Scandic Coin में कोई गंभीर सुरक्षा खामियाँ नहीं पाई गईं। इसके अलावा, समूह वैश्विक स्तर पर कार्यरत डेटा और क्रेडिट सेवा प्रदाता CRIF (https://www.Crif.com) के साथ मिलकर काम कर रहा है, जो KYC और AML जांच करता है और सतत ESG प्रमाणपत्र सुनिश्चित करता है। यह बहु-स्तरीय अनुपालन संरचना निवेशकों में विश्वास पैदा करती है और कानूनी आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करती है।आज, 26 मई 2026 को टोकन-जनरेशन-घटना के बाद से, SNC SCANDIC COIN (SNC) BingX, BitMart, L-Bank और Biconomy एक्सचेंजों पर सूचीबद्ध है. BingX एक वैश्विक स्तर पर संचालित क्रिप्टो-एक्सचेंज है, जो सक्रिय ट्रेडर्स और कॉपी-ट्रेडिंग जैसी सोशल-ट्रेडिंग सुविधाओं के लिए विशेष रूप से लोकप्रिय है. 2025 की वार्षिक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, BitMart के पंजीकृत उपयोगकर्ताओं की संख्या 13 मिलियन से अधिक है और यह उच्च तरलता वाला एक विनियमित प्लेटफ़ॉर्म माना जाता है. L-Bank 160 देशों में 20 मिलियन से अधिक उपयोगकर्ताओं तक पहुँचती है और वसंत 2026 में व्यापार प्रेस द्वारा सर्वश्रेष्ठ क्रिप्टो-एक्सचेंज चुना गया। Biconomy सौ से अधिक देशों में एक मिलियन से अधिक उपयोगकर्ताओं को सेवा प्रदान करता है और स्पॉट के अलावा - और फ्यूचर्स ट्रेडिंग के अलावा स्टेकिंग और कॉपी ट्रेडिंग भी प्रदान करता है। अन्य एक्सचेंज लिस्टिंग्स अनुबंधगत रूप से अंतिम रूप दी जा रही हैं। इस चरणबद्ध दृष्टिकोण के साथ Scandic Finance Group (SFG https://www.ScandicTrust.com) वैश्विक लक्षित दर्शकों तक पहुंचना और साथ ही मूल्य निर्धारण को चरण-दर-चरण नियंत्रित करना चाहता है, जिसमें लापरवाह सट्टेबाजी से बचा जाना है।