PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, December 12: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol refuses to step down, much to the dismay of many in the country, including the leader of his own party. Meanwhile, Donald Trump causes a stir with comments about Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Finally, Saudi Arabia are confirmed as the hosts of the … Read more
Human Rights Watch condemned atrocities by Mali’s army, Wagner Group, and Islamist activists since UN peacekeepers with Drew last December. The ruling junta forced MINUSMA’s exit, leaving Mali grappling with jihadist and separatist violence. The mission had 15,000 personnel safeguarding civilians and human rights in the crisis-hit West African nation. Source link
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took off on an emergency trip to Jordan on Wednesday after the overthrow of neighboring Syria’s dictatorship, in a new, last-minute attempt to shape a Middle East legacy after a turbulent year. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. Source link
ETH would also have a positive 2025, reaching $7,000. RWA tokenization will be a growing trend. A new report from Bitwise, the asset management company that issues one of the largest bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), reveals its projections for the future of the market. “2024 was a monumental year for cryptocurrencies,” he introduces in the … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Thursday to “fight until the very last minute” amid an impeachment vote and martial law probe. Police raided his office over December’s turmoil, including deploying troops to parliament. Yoon, banned from foreign travel, faces an “insurrection” investigation into his inner circle. Source link
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution with 158 votes demanding an immediate, unconditional ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the release of hostages. This marks an escalation from last year’s humanitarian truce demand in Gaza. Source link
FBI Director Christopher Wray has said that he will resign his post sometime before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Wray does not have a specific exit date but his departure is expected before the inauguration. Wray made the announcement to an all-staff meeting at the office. Source link
In Uganda, Sudanese refugee women are fighting to raise a feminist voice on the war and rebuild their lives. The “Guardians” association was born in Sudan and regrouped in Kampala. These merchants and intellectuals are carrying on… a long tradition of mutual aid among Sudanese women from abroad, while engaging in their country’s politics. Clément … Read more
Manchester City are facing elimination from the Champions League after a seventh defeat in 10 games. They lost 2-0 to Juventus on Tuesday. Source link
Ripple USD (RLUSD) will be a stablecoin that will maintain parity with the US dollar. Ripple will begin to compete against industry giants such as Tether and Circle. Ripple, the company known for its XRP cryptocurrency and its focus on cross-border payment solutions and tools for banks, is on the threshold of a “hinge” milestone … Read more