A new US-born Pope on a first-ever visit to Cameroon’s restive English-speaking northwest, and who’s not turning the other cheek: “Blessed are the peacemakers! But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.”, Pope … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) whales — entities holding 1,000 BTC or more — have accumulated around 270,000 BTC in the last 30 days. This movement, the most aggressive by large investors since 2013, occurs while the price remains in a consolidation phase. This aggressive accumulation during periods of correction reflects a strong conviction among large investors in … Read more
Peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad failed to reach an agreement, with one key issue proving to be the main obstacle: Iran’s nuclear program. This week, US Vice President JD Vance said Washington’s main demand is that Tehran commit “not to have nuclear weapons.” Vance said that if the Islamic Republic … Read more
French legislators from President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party on Thursday with the “Yadan bill” from the National Assembly’s agenda on Thursday. The proposed law, which aimed to fight back against “new forms of anti-Semitism” in France, has sparked controversy and backlash in recent weeks. Source link
Plastic sheeting serving as tents and mattresses laid on the ground: in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, the widows of fallen soldiers are struggling to survive in a makeshift camp. They say they fled the capital of North Kivu province, Goma, after it fell to the M23 rebels in January 2025. Left with nothing, they … Read more
This article was written by CoinCodex.__________________________________________ Gold’s recent decline has raised concerns about a possible shift toward a bear market, but leading strategists and financial institutions agree that the pullback reflects temporary pressures rather than a fundamental change in the outlook. The decline has been attributed to a stronger US dollar, profit taking and easing … Read more
As Pope Leo XIV continues his tour of Africa, he remains steadfast in his condemnation of the war. On Thursday, the head of the Roman Catholic Church reiterated his message of peace in Cameroon, chairing a meeting to promote dialogue in a place that has suffered nearly a decade of violence. Speaking at St Joseph’s … Read more
Hezbollah plunged Lebanon into war with Israel in early March. Six weeks later, the group, which had suffered setbacks in 2024, is still putting up a fight. But how? And can the Lebanese government succeed in getting the militant group to disarm? In this edition of Middle East Matters, we are joined by Dr. Matthew … Read more
Kevin Warsh, candidate to preside over the Federal Reserve (FED), has investments linked to Lemon Cash, a bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency exchange born in Argentina. This is clear from the financial report presented on April 14, 2026 to the United States Office of Government Ethics. The OGE Form 278e document, the official wealth disclosure form … Read more
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that internet restrictions, which it conceded had caused disruption to many Russians, were needed for security reasons, but that they were temporary in nature and would be lifted once it was safe to do so. Authorities shut down the mobile internet in Moscow for nearly three weeks in March and … Read more