Iran has started taking cryptocurrency for its weapons sales. This is part of their plan to avoid international sanctions. The country's defense export center, Mindex, now says it accepts crypto payments. They sell all sorts of military gear, from rockets to communication tools. Iran has been selli
The world is facing a new challenge: a secret fleet of ships, often old and poorly maintained, is being used to move oil and other goods while avoiding sanctions. This fleet, known as the "shadow fleet, " is growing rapidly, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It now includes arou
Ukraine has been making daring strikes on Russia's oil tankers. They've used drones to hit four ships in just a few weeks. These attacks show Ukraine is getting more confident and willing to take big risks. Two of these attacks happened far from Ukraine, in the Mediterranean Sea. The other two were
Jamaica is still recovering from the powerful Hurricane Melissa, which hit the island last month. The storm caused a lot of damage, leaving many people without homes, power, or clean water. Celebrities like Busta Rhymes, Tyrese Gibson, and Mona Scott-Young saw the need and decided to help. These st
Iran is in a tough spot. It's not doing anything groundbreaking, but it's managing to stay afloat. How? By using three main strategies: sneaky money moves, secret oil deals, and backing groups in other countries. China and Russia are big players in Iran's survival game. China buys Iran's oil, even
Ukraine is taking the fight to Russia's secret oil fleet, striking ships in foreign waters. This is a big deal because Russia has been using these ships to dodge international sanctions and keep selling oil, which funds its war in Ukraine. Ukraine has been hitting these ships since President Zelens
The UK's crackdown on money laundering linked to Russia is making waves. Over 128 people have been arrested, and authorities have seized $32. 6 million in cash and crypto. This is all part of Operation Destabilise, which started making headlines in 2024. The operation has uncovered some shocking de
A former finance director at a non-profit organization has been sentenced to prison for her role in a scheme that led to the closure of an agency supporting preschool children. Sharon Killebrew, 70, was found guilty of embezzling over $1. 1 million from the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
The Caribbean is reeling from the aftermath of Storm Melissa, which has left at least 50 people dead and widespread destruction in its wake. This storm, one of the strongest ever recorded in the region, has caused significant damage across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. In Jamaica, the impact was severe
A man from Santa Monica recently faced serious consequences for running an illegal sports betting operation. Christopher King was ordered to spend nearly two years behind bars. He also had to give up $10 million and pay back $3. 8 million in taxes he avoided paying. King admitted to several crimes.
