The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.
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Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida and believes “a lot can be decided before the new year”.
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Describes First Day Behind Bars in Letter
Keonne Rodriguez, the co-founder of Samourai Wallet, spent Christmas Eve documenting his first day inside a US federal prison.
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Russia, US Discuss Bitcoin Mining at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Sidelines Ukraine
Russian President Putin said that the US is interested in crypto mining at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
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Russia’s Largest Bank Considers Launching Crypto-Collateral Lending
Sberbank’s Deputy Chairman signals readiness for crypto-collateral lending while Moscow and St. Petersburg exchanges confirm infrastructure preparations as Russia races toward its July 2026 regulatory framework governing the country’s $376.3 billion crypto market.
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Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Set for Release in January 2026
Former Alameda co-CEO Caroline Ellison is set for release on Jan. 21, 2026, about 10 months earlier than her full sentence.
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Why Is Crypto Up Today? – December 26, 2025
The crypto market is up today, with total cryptocurrency market capitalization rising by around 1%, now standing at approximately $3.07 trillion.
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Turkey detains 115 IS suspects ‘planning New Year’s attacks’
Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to “coerce” US firms into censoring free speech.
Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue
Cambodia accuses Thailand of “indiscriminate attacks”, as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting.