Stablecoin adoption is on the rise, especially in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Decentralization is becoming an increasingly relevant concept for users. Stablecoins, self-custody wallets, and cross-border transactions are all topics that are changing the way people interact with their finances. Little by little, people are beginning to find ways to solve key problems, such as … Read more
Famine is spreading in Sudan due to a war between the military and a notorious paramilitary group that has devastated the country and created the world’s largest displacement crisis, a global hunger monitoring group said on December 24. Director of Action Against Hunger Jean-Michel Grand and FAO’s Senior Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer Food Dervla Cleary … Read more
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited Beijing on Wednesday and held talks for several hours with his counterpart Wang Yi and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. Both sides were generally cautiously welcoming of recent improvements in bilateral relations between regional rivals with complex relations. “It is important for both Japan and China to fulfill responsibilities and … Read more
The Ogboinbiri community in southern Nigeria is grappling with recurring oil spills from the Ogboinbiri/Tebidaba pipeline, threatening farmlands and livelihoods. These spills have become frequent, with incidents reported as recently as November 2024. Source link
How can consumers cope with soaring market prices during the year-end holiday season? In Cameroon, the Bayam-Sellam association has organized a fair offering consumer goods at discounted rates. Items such as fish, eggs, and plantains from various regions are being sold at prices at least 15–20% lower than those in traditional markets.” Source link
This year, celebrations in Bethlehem are subdued, with little festive decoration and fewer visitors. Many residents are marking the holiday quietly within their homes, reports France 24 correspond to Noga Tarnopolsky. Source link
First created during the French Revolution, santons have evolved into a celebrated art form passed down through generations. Step inside the Fouque workshop to discover the craftsmanship behind this enduring tradition. Source link
Two reporters were killed and several were wounded Tuesday in a gang attack in Haiti on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital, the country’s online media association said. A police officer was also killed in the attack. Source link
Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday that Russia launched a combination of cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Christmas attack was not a “spontaneous decision”. “This is a deliberate choice – not only of the target, but also of the time and date,” Zelensky wrote online. “Today, Putin … Read more
