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Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
For most of modern history, crime scaled slowly. You needed proximity, muscle, risk tolerance, and—above all—competence. Ten years ago, cybercrime still required technical skill. You had to understand systems, code exploits, or at least ...
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Strategic Restraint, Credible Force, and the Discipline of Power
The United States did not abandon the military option against Iran. It deliberately paused it. That distinction is not semantic; it is strategic. A cancellation would have signaled retreat. A pause signaled control, leverage, and judgmen...
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First Baby Boomers Set to Turn Eighty, Marking a Global Demographic Turning Point
The milestone underscores accelerating population aging with far-reaching implications for health care, pensions, and social policy.
New Fossil Analysis Prompts Scientists to Reexamine Key Evolutionary Assumptions
Researchers argue that fresh interpretations of the fossil record raise questions about long-standing evolutionary explanations.
Unusual Stock Trades Prompt Scrutiny Over Timing Linked to U.S. Political Activity
Questions have emerged after market observers noted transactions whose timing coincided with major political developments.
How Google Keep Quietly Became a Daily Productivity Essential for Many Users
Once overlooked, the simple note-taking app is now widely valued for its practical role in everyday organization.
Iranian Protests Turn Deadly as Street Violence Escalates and Security Casualties Mount
Graphic protest footage, confirmed police deaths, and presidential briefings underscore the severity of the unfolding national crisis.
France Reschedules G7 Summit to Avoid Clashing With Trump’s White House UFC Celebration
Annual meeting of world leaders shifts dates so President Trump can attend UFC event tied to America’s 250th birthday
X Platform Adopts Iran’s Historic Lion and Sun Flag Emoji Amid Ongoing Unrest
The social network’s digital representation of Iran’s flag will shift from the Islamic Republic emblem to the older Lion and Sun design in recognition of protests
Iranian Reformist Elite Seek French Visas for Families Amid Internal Uncertainty
Senior figures associated with the reformist faction in Iran are actively pursuing entry visas to France for relatives through Paris-based legal assistance, signaling anxiety within the political establishment
Reza Pahlavi Urges President Trump to Act as Iranian Protests Face Deadly Crackdown
The exiled Iranian crown prince appeals directly to the U.S. president, warning of violence, communications blackouts, and imminent danger to protesters demanding freedom
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
International law has validity only when it protects citizens, not when it shields criminals behind titles and borders.
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US officials discussed direct payments to Greenlanders ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 in an effort to persuade the territory to break away from Denmark and join the United States
United States Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in Atlantic Interception
The operation follows an earlier unsuccessful attempt to capture the vessel as it sailed toward Venezuela.
Chevron and Quantum Capital Prepare Bid for Twenty-Two Billion Dollars in Lukoil Assets
The proposed transaction would involve a significant portfolio of assets linked to NK Lukoil OAO, though full details remain unconfirmed.
U.S. Tankers Head Toward Venezuela as Oil Production Risks Sharp Decline
Chevron-chartered vessels prepare to lift stranded crude amid a blockade that threatens to cut Venezuelan output by roughly one-third within weeks
A man breaks down in tears after losing all his life savings at a casino
The Israel Defense Force has notified Syria of an apparent plot by Iran, along with additional “hostile elements,” to assassinate Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
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If China were to kidnap Taiwan’s president and take over Nvidia’s factories, who would wrap fish with yesterday’s newspaper?
Trump Moves on Venezuela’s Oil—but One Major Obstacle Remains
Even with control and American companies invited in, years of decay mean Venezuela’s oil sector cannot quickly influence global markets.
An intelligence report cited by the Times claims that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khamenei, has prepared a contingency plan to flee Tehran for Moscow
An intelligence report cited by the Times claims that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has prepared a contingency plan to flee Tehran, potentially to Moscow, if nationwide threats escalate and security forces begin to defec...
U.S. President Donald Trump: "if (Iran) starts killing people like they have in the past, I think they're gonna get hit very hard by the United States."
Iran Hit by Nationwide Protests Amid Trump Warning, Israeli Threats, Economic Collapse, Students Demand End of Regime
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launched what it called a peaceful operation to retake military positions from UAE-backed southern separatists, who said Saudi airstrikes followed, deepening a rift between the Gulf allies
Fox News pundit says the unconfirmed U.S. invasion of Venezuela is for national security against Hezbollah and Iran, as well as Russia and China
Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure'
Washington says a temporary takeover will oversee a transition and rebuild oil infrastructure following military action and arrests now moving through US courts.
UK and French Jets Strike Islamic State Weapons Tunnels Near Palmyra, Defence Ministry Says
Royal Air Force Typhoons used precision-guided bombs on access points to an underground cache identified by intelligence, with officials reporting no civilian harm.
Iranian Protests Intensify as Another Revolutionary Guard Member Is Killed and Khamenei Blames the West
Three security personnel have now died during nationwide unrest, as Iran’s leadership combines limited concessions with renewed warnings and external accusations
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President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
The president discloses details of an unprecedented operation in Caracas and frames temporary U.S. oversight as necessary to protect the Venezuelan people
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Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Elite American commandos carried out a rare deep-penetration mission in Caracas that led to Nicolás Maduro’s arrest and removal to United States custody
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Trump Announces U.S. Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela, Declares President Maduro and Wife Captured
President Donald Trump says U.S. forces have conducted a major military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and removal of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, marking a dramatic escalation in bilateral tensions.
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U.S. Attorney General Announces Indictments Against Nicolás Maduro and His Wife in New York
Pam Bondi says charges filed in the Southern District of New York include narcotics-related conspiracy and weapons offenses against the United States
UN Secretary-General Voices Alarm Over Escalation Following U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
Antonio Guterres urges restraint and inclusive dialogue, citing concerns over respect for international law and human rights
Zohran Mamdani says a unilateral strike would constitute an act of war and raises concerns for New Yorkers amid reports of a planned federal detention in the city
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani stated that he was briefed on a United States military operation involving the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with plans for their imprisonment in federal custody in ...
After Venezuela, President Trump Signals Cuba as His Next Strategic Focus
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that if he were a member of Cuba’s government, he would begin to worry.
Warren Buffett Steps Down After Six Decades, Leaving a Trillion-Dollar Empire and a Canon of Enduring Investment Wisdom
As Berkshire Hathaway’s leadership passes to Greg Abel, Buffett’s letters resurface as a roadmap of discipline, restraint, and moral clarity in finance
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Declares Readiness to Govern After Maduro’s Capture
Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado calls for an immediate democratic transition and backs Edmundo González as the country’s legitimate leader
Trump Says CIA Tracked Maduro as Delta Force Seized Him During Live-Viewed Caracas Operation
The president describes watching the raid in real time as U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s leader and prepared him and his wife for trial in New York
Inside the U.S. Operation That Tracked, Struck, and Captured Nicolás Maduro in Caracas
Months of intelligence surveillance culminated in a coordinated air and ground assault authorized by President Trump and executed within hours
Trump Says U.S. Will Run Venezuela for Now and Demand Oil Concessions From Any Successor to Maduro
With Nicolás Maduro captured, the White House signals a U.S.-controlled transition and makes access to Venezuela’s oil a central condition for new leadership
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic Signal an IPO Wave That Could Redefine Global Tech Markets
Reports of early-stage preparations point to a potential 2026 public-listing cycle, though OpenAI’s leadership has publicly downplayed any near-term timetable.
President Trump Warns Iran of Possible U.S. Intervention If Protesters Are Violently Suppressed
Amid widespread demonstrations in Iran over economic collapse, U.S. leader pledges to act if Tehran kills peaceful protesters, escalating tensions
United States Conducts Major Military Strike on Venezuela and Says It Has Captured President Nicolás Maduro
President Trump announces operation in which Venezuelan leader and his wife were taken into U.S. custody and removed from Venezuela following strikes in Caracas
Haiti’s President drinks straight from a water jug while speaking at the UN
Wondering why the Iranians are upset with supreme leader Khamenei?
Minimum wage in Iran is about $90 to $120 a month, while average salaries range from $200 to $400. Basic living costs for a family now run $200 to $400, meaning at least 30% of households in Iran cannot cover their cost of living.
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office. Mamdani is also the youngest person in generations tasked with leading the US’s largest city
Welcoming in the New Year, Dubai style!
The world's tallest tower. The world's biggest celebration.
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Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
Strategic Restraint, Credible Force, and the Discipline of Power
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
Iranian Protests Intensify as Another Revolutionary Guard Member Is Killed and Khamenei Blames the West
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Trump Announces U.S. Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela, Declares President Maduro and Wife Captured
Abu Dhabi ‘Capital of Capital’: How Abu Dhabi Rose as a Sovereign Wealth Power
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
Trump Threatens Strikes Against Iran if Nuclear Programme Is Restarted
White House Says Trump Is ‘Sick of Meetings’ as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
Musk, Barra and Ford Join Trump in Lavish White House Dinner for Saudi Crown Prince
A Decade of Innovation Stagnation at Apple: The Cook Era Critique
AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Dick Cheney, Former U.S. Vice President, Dies at 84
Israeli Energy Minister Delays $35 Billion Gas Export Agreement with Egypt
Saudi Arabia Unveils Vision for First-Ever "Sky Stadium" Suspended Over Desert Floor
Francis Ford Coppola Auctions Luxury Watches After Self-Financed Film Flop
United States and China Begin Constructive Trade Negotiations Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
US and Qatar Warn EU of Trade and Energy Risks from Tough Climate Regulation
‘No Kings’ Protests Inflate Numbers — But History Shows Nations Collapse Without Strong Executive Power
Surging AI Startup Valuations Fuel Bubble Concerns Among Top Investors
AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
EU Deploys New Biometric Entry/Exit System: What Non-EU Travelers Must Know
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Trump-Brokered Gaza Truce, Hostages to Be Freed
The Davos Set in Decline: Why the World Economic Forum’s Power Must Be Challenged
Altman Says GPT-5 Already Outpaces Him, Warns AI Could Automate 40% of Work
Global Cruise Industry Posts Dramatic Comeback with 34.6 Million Passengers in 2024
Archaeologists Recover Statues and Temples from 2,000-Year-Old Sunken City off Alexandria
Colombian President Petro Vows to Mobilize Volunteers for Gaza and Joins List of Fighters
Nvidia and Abu Dhabi’s TII Launch First AI-&-Robotics Lab in the Middle East
New Eye Drops Show Promise in Replacing Reading Glasses for Presbyopia
Dubai Property Boom Shows Strain as Flippers Get Buyer’s Remorse
JWST Data Brings TRAPPIST-1e Closer to Earth-Like Habitability
UAE-US Stargate Project Poised to Make Abu Dhabi a Global AI Powerhouse
Trump and Starmer Clash Over UK Recognition of Palestinian State Amid State Visit
Turkish car manufacturer Togg Enters German Market with 5-Star Electric Sedan and SUV to Challenge European EV Brands
World’s Longest Direct Flight China Eastern to Launch 29-Hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires Direct Flight via Auckland in December
New OpenAI Study Finds Majority of ChatGPT Use Is Personal, Not Professional
Actor, director, environmentalist Robert Redford dies at 89
Indian Student Engineers Propose “Project REBIRTH” to Protect Aircraft from Crashes Using AI, Airbags and Smart Materials
Could AI Nursing Robots Help Healthcare Staffing Shortages?
Turkish authorities seize leading broadcaster amid fraud and tax investigation
Apple Introduces Ultra-Thin iPhone Air, Enhanced 17 Series and New Health-Focused Wearables
Big Oil Slashes Jobs and Investments Amid Prolonged Low Crude Prices
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