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League of Legends maker Riot Games to slash 530 jobs
League of Legends maker Riot Games said Monday it will cut around 530 jobs worldwide, describing the layoffs as "a necessity." In its statement about the layoffs on Monday, Riot said it would prioritize the teams behind League of Legends and other live games.
Bank of Japan maintains ultra-loose policies
The Bank of Japan maintained its signature monetary easing measures on Tuesday, as speculation grows of a shift away from its ultra-loose stance. "The bank will patiently continue with monetary easing while nimbly responding to developments in economic activity and prices as well as financial conditions."
Australian spies blame Russian for major cyber attack
Australia has identified the Russian mastermind behind a crippling cyber attack, unmasking the 33-year-old hacker for the first time on Tuesday and linking him to an international crime syndicate. - 'Hack the hackers' - Australia beefed up its cyber security laws in the wake of the Medibank attack, pledging that the country's intelligence agencies would proactively "hack the hackers".
Xi's corruption crackdown targets embattled finance sector
Xi Jinping's crackdown on official corruption has ripped through a secretive missile force, the Communist Party elite, the national football team, and now risks hammering a finance industry already grappling with an economic slowdown. He said Xi was targeting a series of critical industries to cushion the impact of foreign sanctions and wrest the economy fully under party control.
Hong Kong leads Asian market rally on China support hopes
Hong Kong led a rally across Asian markets Tuesday as traders were cheered by reports that Chinese authorities were considering a blockbuster boost to equities after a painful start to the year.
EU under pressure to defuse farmers' anger
EU agriculture ministers will discuss on Tuesday how to resolve European farmers' growing discontent as Brussels scrambles to address the issue ahead of elections this year. - Ignored warnings - Farmers' discontent has been a growing concern in the European Parliament.
Knysna youngsters create a party at a gas station: "South Africans are a vibe"
One thing about Mzansi is that they will pull a vibe anywhere and everywhere. Knysna's youngsters partied at a gas station, leaving Mzansi amazed.
Joburg EMS ends search for missing Sunninghill flood victim, SA devastated
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services stopped the search for Nomsa Zulu. The young woman has been missing for 10 days after flooding in Sunninghill.
Mom of late Grade 12 learner surprises teacher with gift: "Thank you for being there for my child"
A mother showed appreciation to a teacher who supported her late child in Grade 12. The parent brought a gift pack for the educator. The TikTok video is going viral.
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