Author: Press Room

Investor and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary has revealed that he has lost almost all of the $15 million the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX paid him to be its official spokesperson.O’Leary appeared in a recent episode of CNBC’s “Squawk Box″ where he was questioned about FTX and how he failed to properly assess the risks associated with investing and promoting the platform. He said that he fell prey to “groupthink” and that none of his investment partners had lost money.The famed investor disclosed that he was paid around $15 million to promote FTX. However, after taxes, agents fees, a $1 million…

Source: YouTube

In a nod to Gulf security concerns over Iran, another oil supplier to China and with whom Beijing has good ties, they agreed the need to “strengthen joint cooperation to ensure the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme” and for Tehran to respect “principles of good-neighbourliness”. Riyadh voiced support for Beijing’s “One China” policy on the issue of Taiwan. Xi invited King Salman to visit China, Saudi state television reported. MILESTONES The Chinese leader said his visit, during which he will meet other Gulf oil producers and attend a wider summit with Arab League countries on Friday, heralded a “new…

“Shoes are very important,” says Jimmy Choo, beadily studying my heavy-duty biker boots. “If you’re not comfortable, you spoil your body, and your spine will not be straight. A lot of people don’t walk straight when they walk – they don’t wear shoes nicely.” The debonair shoe designer, whose super-sparkly creations have been worn by everyone from British royalty to Hollywood stars, would know all about the importance of good footwear. Dressed in a characteristically exuberant jewel-toned jacket and crystal-embellished midnight-blue brogues of his own design, he is chatting in a light-filled room of the recently restored Boston Manor House in the…

Anticipation is growing ahead of the Australian Open, with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz all included on the men’s entry list for the first Grand Slam of 2023.Tennis Australia has confirmed the entry list, and Nadal will be heading back to Melbourne to defend his title after defeating Daniil Medvedev to claim a third Grand Slam Down Under.Nadal leads the way with 22 Grand Slam singles titles, but a man breathing down his neck for that record is Djokovic, who returns to Australia following his controversial omission in 2022.Australian OpenExclusive: Kyrgios feeling pressure from home ahead of Australian…

“Regional governments must take this issue super seriously,” he urged. “It is a wake-up call for all of us that the issue of terrorism will not go away anytime soon, especially the issue of social integration of released terrorists.” Noting that Wednesday’s suicide attack in Bandung was also carried out by a released terrorist, Dr Huda said it suggests that the possibility of relapse or recidivism is still high in Indonesia. The suicide bomber, Agus Sujatno, carried out the attack which killed a police officer and wounded at least 10. He was angered by Indonesia’s new criminal code.  He is…

Renowned for its beautiful beaches and with over 1,000 islands to its name, Croatia is a leading destination for nautical tourism. It’s also about to become a lot more accessible. From January 1, 2023, Croatia will lift its border controls with other Schengen countries, meaning you can enter from Europe’s passport-free zone with ease.Home to the largest boat charter fleet in the world, this diverse country sits at the crossroads of central and southeast Europe on the Adriatic Sea.Don’t worry if you get seasick though, there’s something for everyone in this Balkan country.How do I get to Croatia’s Peljesac peninsula?While Dubrovnik’s cobbled…

SEOUL: As their walkout entered its third week, South Korean truckers realised their bid to widen and make permanent a government scheme on minimum freight rates was failing as public support waned and President Yoon Suk-yeol refused to budge. Many businesses prepared for the strike, which began Nov 24, and were ready to weather short-term pain. And as the government increased pressure – including unprecedented “start work” orders – some of the 25,000 striking truckers headed back to work this week, facing the prospect of not only lost income but lost jobs, drivers told Reuters. On Friday (Dec 9), the Cargo…

Source: YouTube

Rhiannon Adam, 37, will be among eight artists and creatives selected by Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa for the historic journeyA London photographer has been awarded a place on the first ever civilian trip to the moon after beating more than a million applicants. Rhiannon Adam, 37, will be among eight artists and creatives selected by Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa for the historic journey, it was announced this morning. She will join Grammy award-winning musician Steve Aoki, South Korean rapper TOP, and Indian TV actor Dev Dushyant Kumar Joshi after a year-long application and screening process. Mission chiefs said Rhiannon will…