Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an
A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus
A new season of the TATA IPL is on the horizon, and with it comes a fresh lineup of voices to narrate every run, wicket, and celebration. Star Sports and JioHotstar have announced a massive panel of over 160 commentators, covering the diverse languages spoken across India. Among these seasoned voice
Sergei Lavrov told a French TV station that the United States is trying to take charge of the Nord Stream gas lines. The pipelines, which run under the Baltic Sea, were damaged by a blast in September 2022. The incident cut off much of Russia’s gas flow to Europe, tightening energy supplies even bef
The Gulf’s narrow Strait of Hormuz has once again become a flashpoint as two Chinese container ships halted their departure after attempting to exit the region. Their abrupt reversal, captured by ship‑tracking systems, signals that even assurances from Tehran about safe passage may be unreliable.
A big change in the U. S. housing market is happening now: Fannie Mae, the company that buys most mortgage loans, has started accepting Bitcoin and USDC as down‑payment help. Two new partners, Coinbase and Better Home & Finance, created the first mortgage that keeps crypto safe in a regulated accoun
Ayesha Curry recently cleared up a misunderstanding about her early remarks on athletes. She told reporters that when she was fourteen, rules at school stopped her from talking to boys. That restriction shaped how she viewed relationships. She admitted that, as a shy theater student, she believed a
Buying a home usually means saving up cash for a down payment. But what if you could skip selling your crypto instead? A new plan lets future homeowners use Bitcoin or USDC from a Coinbase account as collateral for their down payment loan. This means no need to cash out crypto early, which could loc
The NBA is seriously considering adding two new teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas leading the race. This news follows a recent vote by team owners to explore expansion opportunities. But how did Seattle get this far? Back in 2014, a Boston Celtics owner pushed for an NBA team in the city. Though not
In Singapore, a large crowd gathered in a fancy hotel ballroom to hear about a company’s big plans. The CEO spoke about artificial intelligence, faster-charging EV batteries, and even medical breakthroughs like restoring vision to blind people. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it might be.
