Russian suspect in $4B Bitcoin fraud pleads partially guilty in US
by Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national, has pleaded partially guilty to charges of money laundering. A plea bargain has been reached, according to his lawyer.Alexander Vinnik, …
UN agency accused of being part of Hamas after Israel strikes terrorist HQ
Amid Israel’s planned incursion into the last major bastion of Hamas’ terrorist network in Rafah, the IDF knocked out a UN facility allegedly used by …
Nigerian journalist’s arrest sparks outcry over press freedom restrictions
Last week, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested in Lagos, triggering concerns about declining press freedoms in Nigeria. Nigeria ranks low in press freedom.Last week, …
Australian teen who stabbed man in back, was shot by police, was in ‘deradicalization program’
An Australian teenager participated in a deradicalization program before writing he was “going on the path of jihad,” stabbing a man and being shot and …
Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says
A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for …
China’s Xi Jinping visits France to talk trade, Ukraine amid EU concerns
China President Xi Jinping arrived in France for to discuss trade and the Ukraine war with French President Emmanuel Macron, just a month ahead of …
Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule
Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father’s death.Chad …
Russia announces nuclear drills in response to ‘provocative’ comments by Western officials
Russia’s Defense Ministry has announced plans for drills simulating the deployment of nuclear weapons. This follows comments by Western officials about the war in Ukraine.Russia’s …
Germany recalls ambassador to Russia in response to alleged cyberattack targeting chancellor’s party
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacking campaign targeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.Germany has …
US and Philippine military forces conduct combat drills off southern Taiwan
U.S. Marines and Filipino troops conducted combat drills in the Philippines on Monday. The military drills involve more than 16,000 personnel, officials said.U.S. Marines and …