Gangs control most of the capital but the attack seems to suggest they are expanding to other towns.
Year: 2025
Four killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says, despite ceasefire
The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital.
Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years
Russia calls up 160,000 men aged 18-30 as it moves to expand the size of its military.
Iceland volcano erupts after Blue Lagoon evacuated
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.
Mandalay was the ‘city of gold’ – now it reeks of death
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week’s earthquake.
South Korean Crypto Traders ‘Duped into Joining Money Laundering Scams’
Fraudsters are targeting South Korean crypto traders with sophisticated scams that help criminals launder money, police claim.
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Circle Gears Up for IPO With Bank Hires, Eyes Late April Filing: Report
Circle is reviving its long-delayed IPO plans with JPMorgan and Citi on board, aiming to file publicly as early as late April.
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BlackRock CEO Warns US Fiscal Instability Could Elevate Bitcoin’s Global Role
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that rising US debt could threaten the dollar’s global dominance and boost Bitcoin’s appeal as an alternative.
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Crypto Exchange OKX Appoints Former NYDFS Head as Chief Legal Officer
Crypto exchange OKX has named ex-NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell as its new CLO, overseeing global regulatory strategy. The exchange also confirmed the exit of Mauricio Beugelmans.
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Alabama Senator Proposes Bill Allowing Americans to Invest Retirement Funds in Crypto
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville announced to introduce a legislation to include crypto in retirement funds.
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