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Cryptoโ€™s big bang will revolutionise finance

The more useful stablecoins and tokens prove to be, the greater the risk

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Columbia University suspends or expels almost 80 students for pro-Palestine protest

Columbia University suspends or expels almost 80 students for pro-Palestine protest Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 19:16 The actions come as the university seeks to regain $400 million in cancelled federal funding Members of the Columbia faculty and staff protest against the universityโ€™s policies at the university's campus in New York City, US, 6 June 2025 (Ryan Murphy/Reuters) Off Columbia University...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Argentina or Lamelas, You Choose!, Cristina Fernandez Says

The former president reacted to the comments of a U.S. citizen who does not hide his imperial intentions. On Wednesday, former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez responded to grotesque remarks made by Peter Lamelas, President Donald Trumpโ€™s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Argentina. RELATED: Argentines Slam U.S. Ambassador Nominee for Colonialist Pretensions In a prior appearance [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

French President Macron, wife Brigitte sue Candace Owens for defamation from transgender claim

The Macrons are represented by a law firm that helped Dominion Voting Systems obtain a huge settlement in a defamation case against Fox News' owner Fox Corp.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Doctor pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry ketamine weeks before actor’s death

A doctor has pleaded guilty to illegally supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry before the overdose death of the โ€˜Friendsโ€™ star.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Bayamoโ€™s Sweet Legacy Fuels Bid for UNESCO Creative City in Gastronomy

With a culinary tradition dating back to the 16th century and enriched by colonial contraband, independence wars, and family innovation, the city of Bayamo is making a compelling case to be recognized as a UNESCO Creative City in Gastronomy. From the cassava bread praised by Fray Bartolomรฉ de Las Casas as โ€œthe bread of the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

GHF security guard details abuses he witnessed at Gaza โ€˜aid sitesโ€™

A former security guard for Gaza Humanitarian Foundation โ€˜aid distribution sitesโ€™ described abuses he witnessed.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

New wave of political exiles say El Salvador’s history is repeating itself

Fear has long simmered among critics of President Nayib Bukeleโ€™s concentration of power in El Salvador. Now, a new wave of government repression has driven more than 100 human rights advocates, journalists, lawyers, academics and environmentalists to flee the country.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

EU pushes for tougher tools to fight organized crime

Governments want to stop criminals from using technology to evade the law.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Hamas submits response to US-Israeli short-term ceasefire proposal

Hamas submits response to US-Israeli short-term ceasefire proposal Hamas has handed its response on the ceasefire proposal to mediators, a Palestinian official close to the talks told Reuters on Wednesday. The official did not immediately disclose the content of the response. - Reporting by Reuters

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 59,000 as Aid Seekers Face Escalating Violence

The death toll in the Gaza Strip has reached 59,219, with 143,045 injured, since the start of Israelโ€™s military campaign in October 2023, according to Gazaโ€™s Health Ministry. The majority of casualties are women and children, underscoring the devastating impact on civilians. Since the resumption of hostilities on March 18, 2025, following the collapse of [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Why 24/7 trading is a bad idea

There are advantages to the old-fashioned working day

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Firefighters in Cyprus battle huge wildfires that forced evacuation of four villages

Wednesday's fires broke out on the first day of a heatwave in Cyprus with forecasters expecting temperatures on Thursday to hit 45 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the year.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israeli Parliament Approves Colonial Motion Supporting West Bank Annexation

The Knesset, Israelโ€™s parliament, passed a non-binding motion on Wednesday calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, a move widely condemned by Palestinians and international legal experts as a violation of international law. The motion, approved by a vote of 71โ€“13, was introduced by right-wing lawmakers including Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism), Dan Illouz [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Macrons sue hard-right commentator Candace Owens for defamation

The French president and his wife allege that Owens has spread false transphobic rumors about the French first lady to boost her own business.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

‘It is hell’: Migrants returning to Venezuela describe life in El Salvador prison where U.S. sent them

Venezuelan migrants imprisoned for months in El Salvador under a U.S. immigration crackdown have reunited with their families.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Building the Sanctions Infrastructure the West Needs to Face China, Now

Sanctions must be treated as an extension of national defense, not a tool of diplomatic escalation. Their value is in preemption rather than punishment.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The ECBโ€™s song of fire and flood keeps getting louder

But is anyone listening?

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Climate change is creating โ€˜new vulnerabilitiesโ€™ for disease pandemics

Climate change is creating โ€œnew vulnerabilitiesโ€ for pandemics, according to new research. The study, published... The post Climate change is creating โ€˜new vulnerabilitiesโ€™ for disease pandemics appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

Israeli strikes kill 21 Palestinians, mostly women and children

Three Israeli strikes hit homes and a tent in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people, mostly women and children.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Using the term 'genocide' is just Hamas 'propaganda,' US diplomat says

Using the term 'genocide' is just Hamas 'propaganda,' US diplomat says The interim US ambassador to the United Nations, Dorothy Shea, told the Security Council on Wednesday that use of the term 'genocide' to describe Israel's actions in Gaza is nothing more than "propaganda" fueled by Hamas. "The representative of Israel has addressed allegations of genocide made by some in this room. I am also compelled to speak on...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Germany: Would compulsory military service hurt the economy?

The idea of bringing back compulsory military service in Germany is controversial, not least because some business leaders fear this could harm the economy.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US and EU close in on 15% tariff deal

Agreement would mirror accord with Japan and head off Trumpโ€™s threat to raise duties to 30%

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

EU and China to commit themselves to showing joint leadership on climate

Effort is being made to galvanise support for a rare area of mutual agreement amid geopolitical tensions

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Global goal for clean cooking by 2030 out of Africaโ€™s reach, IEA says

A shortage of funding and infrastructure means sub-Saharan Africa will have to delay the deadline to 2040, the International Energy Agency estimates The post Global goal for clean cooking by 2030 out of Africaโ€™s reach, IEA says appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Cambridge elects ex-minister Chris Smith as university chancellor

Labour peer beats former BP boss John Browne and campaigner Gina Miller to win prestigious post

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US contractor recounts gruesome details of Gaza aid delivery

US contractor recounts gruesome details of Gaza aid delivery Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 17:22 Man who claims to have worked for US Mercenary firm UG Solutions says he has never seen such violence inflicted on unarmed civilians Palestinians carry a young man who was wounded in a stampede as he waited for humanitarian aid along al-Rashid street in western Jabalia on 22 July 2025 (Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP) Off...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change

The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Air India crash victim's son says he received 'other' remains

India's foreign ministry said all remains were treated with dignity.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

U.S. State Department Investigates Harvard Over Visa Sponsorship

This marks President Trumpโ€™s latest attack on one of the countryโ€™s most prestigious universities. On Wednesday, the U.S. State Department opened an investigation into Harvard University over its admission practices and sponsorship of international visas for students and faculty through the Exchange Visitor Program. RELATED: U.S. Universities Tighten Rules to Prevent Pro-Palestine Rallies The U.S. [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US home sales lower than expected but prices remain high

Economic uncertainty points to slowing property purchases with recovery not expected this year, say analysts

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tunisian president shows photos of starving Palestinian children to US envoy during visit

Tunisian president shows photos of starving Palestinian children to US envoy during visit Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 16:10 President Kais Saied showed the images to Massad Boulos during his visit to the north African country Tunisia's President Kais Saied (R) shows Trump's senior adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos, pictures of starving children in Gaza during their meeting at the presidential palace in...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

From Terrorists to Trading Partners: Smoothing Kazakh-Afghan Relations

After Russia became the first country to officially recognize Afghanistanโ€™s Taliban government, Kazakhstan may not be far behind โ€“ all in the name of trade interests and a desire for regional stability.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Meme stock 2.0 may prove fleeting

Like bitcoin, meme stocks may best be interpreted as a gauge of the marketโ€™s animal spirits

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Africa: African Development Bank's SEFA Supports Electric Cooking Expansion Across Three African Nations

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), is tackling charcoal dependence in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia with a $4 million reimbursable grant. This grant will fund the Burn Electric Cooking Expansion Program (BEEP), deploying 115,000 Burn ECOA Electric Induction Cookers to provide clean cooking solutions for low-income, grid-connected...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica