Bitcoin surge above 78000 triggers 180 million shorts liquidation

Bitcoin surged past the 78,000 dollar level in a sharp upward move that triggered one of the fastest short liquidations in recent weeks. Around 180 million dollars in short positions across crypto derivatives markets were wiped out within roughly 30 minutes, as traders betting on a price decline were caught off guard by the rapid spike. The......

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh surpasses 500 deaths as hospitals struggle

Bangladesh is facing its most severe measles outbreak in decades, with more than 500 children reported dead and health facilities across the country overwhelmed by a rapidly rising number of suspected infections. The crisis has spread across all 64 districts, placing sustained pressure on hospitals already operating beyond capacity. Health......

Chinese vessel withdraws after 33-hour Pratas Islands standoff

A Chinese coast guard vessel withdrew from waters near the Pratas Islands after a 33-hour standoff with Taiwanese authorities, in an incident that underscored rising maritime tensions in the northern South China Sea. The confrontation involved repeated radio exchanges in which both sides asserted competing sovereignty claims over the strategically......

Finland’s Stubb signals readiness to lead EU talks with Russia

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he would be willing to represent Europe in potential peace negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine, positioning himself as a possible diplomatic intermediary as European leaders debate how to engage with Moscow. According to reports in Finland, European Union officials are seriously considering......

Indian sailor recounts deadly missile strike on tanker near Hormuz Strait

Sunil Puniya has publicly described the missile strike that hit the tanker Skylight near the Strait of Hormuz on March 1, killing two crew members and forcing survivors to jump into the sea as flames engulfed the vessel. Puniya, a 26-year-old sailor from Rajasthan, said he was asleep in his cabin when the first explosion struck the engine......

Rubio warns U.S. could pursue “Another Way” if Iran talks collapse

Marco Rubio stated that the United States is prepared to consider “another way” of dealing with Iran if ongoing diplomatic negotiations fail to produce an agreement. Speaking to journalists during a visit to India, Rubio emphasized that Washington still prefers diplomacy and is willing to continue negotiations in hopes of reaching......

Huawei unveils chip architecture targeting 1.4 nm performance by 2031

Huawei Technologies announced a new semiconductor scaling law and chip architecture that it claims could achieve performance equivalent to a 1.4 nanometer process node by 2031, marking one of China’s most ambitious attempts to develop an independent advanced chip ecosystem despite continuing US sanctions. The announcement was made by......

Five NATO allies block military aid spending target for Ukraine

Five NATO members have blocked a proposal from Secretary General Mark Rutte that would have required every alliance member to dedicate 0.25% of national GDP to military aid for Ukraine, exposing divisions within the bloc ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for July in Ankara. The United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy and Canada opposed the......

DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases amid rapid spread fears

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases, intensifying concerns over a fast-moving health emergency centered in the country’s eastern provinces. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the milestone in an update released Saturday,......

World Cup 2026: Mohamed Ouahbi to announce final squad list at press conference next Tuesday

The head coach of Morocco’s national football team is set to reveal his final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 during a press conference scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Mohamed Ouahbi will present the official list of selected players at 19:00 local time at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. The announcement is expected......

Star Wars film “The Mandalorian and Grogu” projected to earn $165 million worldwide

The new Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu, produced by The Walt Disney Company, is projected to achieve strong global box office results during its opening period. According to industry estimates, the movie is expected to generate approximately $165 million worldwide over the Memorial Day weekend. A significant share of this revenue,......

California declares emergency over chemical tank explosion risk in Orange County

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Orange County following a chemical leak that raised fears of a possible explosion in the Greater Los Angeles region. The emergency measure comes after authorities detected a leak in a large storage tank containing hazardous material at an industrial site in Garden Grove,......

Netanyahu reaffirms Israel’s freedom of action during call with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s determination to respond independently to regional security threats during a recent phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an Israeli political source. The discussion reportedly focused on ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran......

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