North Korea Hackers Pilfered $1.3bn of crypto this year
Some of the thefts appear to be linked to North Korean hackers posing as remote IT workers to infiltrate crypto and other technology firms, the report says.
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China Is Building The World’s Largest Airport On Artificial Island
The country’s largest offshore airport is rising slowly from the sea level like the sunrise in the east.
Amazon Meets US Strike Threat Ahead Of Christmas
Amazon’s facilities in Southern California, New York and Illinois could be affected, according to a Teamsters statement.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Czech billionaire takes over British Royal Mail
The government will retain a so-called “golden share” that will require it to approve any major changes to Royal Mail’s ownership, HQ location and tax residency.
SoftBank To Invest $100 Billion in US Projects
This investment, first reported by CNBC, is similar to one from December 2016, when Son pledged a $50 billion investment and 50,000 jobs. Through the company’s venture capital arm, the Vision Fund, SoftBank ended up investing about $75 billion, CNN has learned. The total number of jobs created, given the Covid-19 impact on the country’s employment, is more difficult to tally.
Moody’s Lowers France’s Credit Rating
It is three levels below the maximum rating given by Moody’s. Rival credit rating agencies S&P and Fitch have already cut France to equivalent levels.
Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1m To Trump Fund
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has donated $1m (£786,000) to an inauguration fund for President-elect Donald Trump.
USA Hands $20bn To Ukraine Funded By Seized Russian Assets
The US has given $20bn (£15bn) to Ukraine, funded by the profits of seized Russian assets.
IRANIAN MEDIA UNEASE BY ISRAEL’S MILITARY ACTIONS IN SYRIA
Iranian mainstream media outlets today raise the alarm at what they see as Israel’s push into Syrian territory. Front page pictures show scenes of destruction meted out by Israeli air strikes against Syrian military targets.
IRAN CALLS FOR UN REPLY TO ISRAELI ATTACKS IN SYRIA AND ENLARGEMENT IN OCCUPIED GOLAN HEIGHTS
Iran has urged the United Nations Security Council to respond to Israeli attacks in Syria and the expansion of its occupation in the Golan Heights.