Myanmar’s Arakan Army: Why should it be taken seriously?
The Arakan Army’s growing territorial gains and seemingly unhindered movement have raised questions about the rebel group’s ultimate goal. Source link
90 million dollars of traders were liquidated by the fall of bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) was once again approaching the $100,000 area. With this upward movement, the hopes of those who long for a rally Christmas for the price of the digital currency. But the price did not continue with the upward movement, or at least it did not do so as many expected. In the last hours, … Read more
Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims as speculation grows about cause
Azerbaijan observed a nationwide day of mourning on Thursday for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and injured all 29 survivors, as speculation mounted about the possible cause of the disaster that remained unknown. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijan’s capital Baku to the Russian city of Grozny … Read more
Syria’s new rulers launch operation in Assad stronghold after deadly clash
Syria’s new authorities on Thursday launched a security crackdown in a coastal region where 14 security personnel were killed a day before, vowing to pursue “remnants” of the ousted Bashar al-Assad government accused of the attack, state media reported. Source link
UN calls on Israeli forces to leave southern Lebanon, cites ‘continuing destruction’ despite travesty
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) voiced alarm on Thursday at the “continuing destruction” of infrastructure in southern Lebanon despite Israel’s late November ceasefire with Hezbollah, calling for a “timely withdrawal” of Israeli troops. Source link
Thousands mark 20 years after deadly Indian Ocean tsunami
People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province on December 26 to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters. Our correspondents in New Delhi Sarah Jacob tells us more. Source link
Syrians protest after video of attack on Alawite shrine
The first widespread Alawite demonstrations have taken place in Syria since the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime, which belongs to the same sect. Source link
The breakout of a bullish pennant for XRP would be imminent
XRP has a high probability of continuing to rise in price. It will be necessary for bitcoin and the market, in general, to accompany this movement. XRP (XRP) is one of the prominent cryptocurrencies at this stage of the digital asset bull cycle. The cryptocurrency issued by the company Ripple Labs has begun a accelerated … Read more
South Korean lawmakers want to impeach acting president – DW – 12/26/2024
South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party on Thursday threatened to impeach acting President Han Duk-soo unless he immediately appoints three judges to fill vacancies on the country’s Constitutional Court. While parliament has endorsed the three nominees, Han – who replaced predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol – has yet to formally appoint them. The court is investigating whether … Read more
Syria authorities say 1 million captagon pills torched
Syria’s new authorities torched a large stockpile of drugs on December 25, including one million pills of captagon, whose industrial-scale production flourished under ousted president Bashar al-Assad. Source link