Category: GLOBAL NEWS
Binance Founder Sentenced to Four Months in US Prison for Money Laundering
In Tuesday’s most high-profile cryptocurrency case since Sam Bankman-Fried’s imprisonment, the founder of Binance, a cryptocurrency startup, was sentenced to four months in US prison after entering a guilty plea to money laundering charges. A settlement with US authorities led to Canadian Changpeng Zhao’s resignation from the largest bitcoin exchange platform in the world towards…
Moscow Attack: Russia Cancels Scheduled Friendly Match as 115 People Die
Russia has canceled their upcoming friendly international match against Paraguay, which was set for next Monday in Moscow. This decision comes in the wake of Friday’s tragic shooting rampage near the capital city. The Russian Football Union (RFU), confirmed this development today. The shooting incident, where gunmen opened fire in a concert hall near Moscow,…
Brazil: Police Allege Bolsonaro of Fraud Over Covid Vaccine Records
The Brazilian authorities have officially leveled accusations of fraud against former President Jair Bolsonaro concerning his Covid vaccination records, potentially leading to criminal charges in the Supreme Court. Despite his health records indicating receipt of the vaccine in Sao Paulo in 2021, investigations revealed his absence from the city at the time. Bolsonaro, a vocal…
How Israel Killed Hamas Deputy Chief – US Confirms
Leading Hamas figure Marwan Issa perished in an Israeli airstrike, according to White House spokesperson Jake Sullivan. Mr. Issa would be the most senior Hamas leader to pass away since the war’s start on October 7th, having served as deputy military commander. The Palestinian organization in charge of Gaza has not formally responded to reports…
Putin Warns NATO Over Risk of Third World War
According to Reuters, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO would bring the world perilously close to the brink of World War Three. Putin’s remarks coincide with his declaration of a resounding victory in Russia’s presidential election, securing 87.8% of the votes. Critics from countries including the US,…
Supreme Court Rules States Can’t Kick Trump Off Ballot
The United States Supreme Court has unanimously sided with former President Donal Trump in his challenge to the state of Colorado’s attempt to kick him off the 2024 primary ballot. All nine justices of the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trump in the judgement delivered on Monday. The ruling will obviously impact the status…
US Airman Sets Self on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy
A US Air Force active member burned himself alive outside the Israeli embassy in Washington on Sunday, officials say. Media reports suggested the man was demonstrating against the conflict in Gaza. Based on the message posted on X, the previous Twitter platform, by the fire service of the capital, emergency personnel were summoned to the…
Qatar Rejects Tinubu’s Visitation Request for Business Parley
The Qatari government has declined Chief Bola Tinubu’s request to visit the nation and organize a business and investment forum. In a letter addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, Qatari authorities stated their inability to accommodate Mr. Tinubu and host the suggested forum on March 2 and 3. This decision was attributed…
Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander, Two Fighters, Seven Others in Lebanon
In the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh, an Israeli strike has claimed the lives of seven civilians, two combatants, and Ali al-Debs, the commander of Hezbollah. Since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, fire across the border has been exchanged almost daily between Israel, the country’s arch-enemy, and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah organization. The Israeli…
FBI Arrests Seven Nigerians Over $8 Million Romance Scams
On Valentine’s Day, a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, issued an indictment against seven defendants implicated in a romance scam that inflicted approximately $8 million in losses on victims across the United States and globally. This announcement marks a concerted effort by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, alongside law enforcement partners, to combat…