Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed that U.S. banks are now permitted to provide services to the Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency industry. The announcement marks a major regulatory green light that could significantly reshape the relationship between traditional finance and digital assets. Speaking on Tuesday, Powell stated that banks are no longer restricted from…
Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its nuclear program, with a spokesperson for the country’s Atomic Energy Organization declaring that its development efforts will continue unabated. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent military exchanges involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. “Our nuclear project has not stopped, and we will work…
French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced strong concerns over the recent U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, saying the military action has no foundation under international law. Speaking during an official visit to Oslo, Macron emphasized the need for restraint and warned that unilateral military operations could further destabilize an already volatile region. “There is…
At least four people were killed early Tuesday morning in the southern Israeli city of Be’er Sheva after an Iranian missile struck a residential building, just hours before a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was declared. The deadly attack occurred as Iran launched a fresh wave of missile strikes, despite Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s…
Global oil prices tumbled on Tuesday following Israel’s agreement to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal with Iran, easing fears of a prolonged energy crisis in the wake of nearly two weeks of conflict. The truce, aimed at halting hostilities between the two regional foes, brought immediate relief to global markets that had been rattled…
Israel has formally endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump’s ceasefire declaration with Iran, signaling a temporary pause in hostilities after 12 days of intense conflict between the two longtime adversaries. In a statement released Tuesday, the Israeli government said it had “achieved all the objectives” of its military campaign, dubbed Operation Rising Lion. The announcement came…
On the 12th day of an escalating and deadly conflict between Iran and Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a ceasefire was officially in effect, calling on both nations to honor the truce. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” According to…
Tensions in the Middle East reached a new boiling point on Monday after Israel launched a powerful airstrike on Evin Prison, Iran’s most notorious detention facility, located in northern Tehran. The strike, described by Israeli officials as one of their most intense attacks yet, targeted a site long seen as a symbol of the Islamic…
Panic spread across Bahrain on Monday as emergency sirens were activated nationwide in response to Iranian missile strikes targeting U.S. military bases in neighboring Qatar and Iraq. The rare alarm prompted an immediate public safety advisory from Bahraini authorities, urging citizens and residents to remain calm and seek shelter. In a series of urgent social…
A disturbing street fight broke out in the scenic Belgian city of Ghent, where a group of around 15 migrants were involved in a violent confrontation using crowbars, sticks, and other improvised weapons. The clash, which took place in broad daylight, shocked residents and passersby in a city known for its tranquility, beauty, and vibrant…
