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As has so often been the case since the overthrow of communism 35 years ago, Romania is currently teetering between the tragic and the macabre. It is simultaneously sad and disgusting that a massive backlog of reforms and a deep distrust of politicians have propelled extreme right-wing, pro-Russian fraudsters to major electoral successes in recent … Read more
Nations around the Indian Ocean are preparing to mark 20 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami wiped entire villages off the map and killed around 230,000 people. Even though early warning systems and preventive measures have been put in place since the tragedy, the trauma of the disaster on December 26, 2004 still haunts … Read more
Solana (SOL) is one of the great protagonists of the cryptocurrency market due to the notable growth it had in 2024. So far this year, the price of the native currency of the Solana network rose by more than 180%. Thanks to this performance, the asset scored a new all-time high (ATH) of $263 on … Read more
United Nations – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday announced $200 million in new humanitarian funding for the Sudanese people as he chaired a high-level Sudan meeting at the UN Security Council, giving Sudan its biggest boost since fighting broke out between rival generals. Total US support exceeded $2.3 billion. In April 2023. … Read more
FRANCE 24’s culture editor Eve Jackson takes viewers on a festive journey to the heart of France’s Provence region in a special program exploring the enchanting Christmas traditions of Aix-en-Provence. This exclusive holiday show brings to life the region’s rich cultural heritage, focusing on two of its most treasured customs: the delicious tradition of the … Read more
People in storm-ravaged Mayotte implored French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday to do more to help as he toured the overseas territory, where scores are feared dead in the rubble left by Cyclone Chido. Officials in France thousands of poorest overseas territories fear could have been killed. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on … Read more
As Christmas approaches, crowds flock to see the Paris department store windows that are done up in grand holiday style. The “Grands Magasins” have been a must-see holiday attraction for almost 150 years. Katrine Lyngsø tells us more. Source link
The price of bitcoin once again exceeded $95,000. Inflation, although positive, was lower than expected. The price of bitcoin (BTC) registered a significant rise after the publication of new data from the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index in the United States. This report is key to evaluating inflation in financial and economic power, so … Read more
Twenty years after the devastating tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the province of Aceh has returned to peace after a civil war and is now living under Koranic law. Our corresponding reports. Source link
President-elect Donald Trump isn’t in office yet, but he’s already meddling in Congress and causing chaos right before the Christmas holidays. Earlier this week, he tried to pressure Republican lawmakers to support a federal spending bill he supported, which was rejected. US lawmakers now have until Friday evening to come up with an alternative plan … Read more