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07.08 / 10:59

Climate change shootings Heatwave Gaza casualties rise as Israel kills second Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader

Sirens sounded and explosions were heard on the western outskirts of Jerusalem on Sunday, signalling longer-range Palestinian rocket attacks against Israel as its military continued air strikes in the Gaza Strip.

03.08 / 14:01

UPS Citi Target Istanbul is a top holiday spot for summer 2022, with hair transplants a major driver

The number of tourists arriving in Istanbul has more than doubled from a year ago, recovering from a COVID-driven slump.

03.08 / 13:51

COST UPS Bitcoin expansion Will Bitcoin mining expansion be profitable for miners

The crypto market continued fluctuating this week. Consequently, the global crypto market capital noted just a 1.71% increase over the last day to reach $1.07 trillion, at the time of writing. Bitcoin followed suit with a 0.82% gain in the last 24-hour of press time.

01.08 / 23:39

Binance SEC coinbase Kraken Coinbase, Binance and Kraken under scrutiny: Law Decoded, July 25-August 1

Despite some good signs of the crypto prices recovery, last week could hardly be called bright for the market, as the major news came from the enforcers and not the regulators. According to a report from the New York Times, the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has been investigating crypto exchange Kraken for allegedly allowing users based in Iran and other countries to buy and sell crypto in a potential violation of U.S. sanctions.

30.07 / 16:49

Agriculture Electricity Heatwave Thousands of protesters storm Iraq parliament building in Baghdad

Thousands of followers of an influential Shiite cleric breached Iraq's parliament on Saturday, for the second time this week, to protest government formation efforts lead by his rivals, an alliance of Iran-backed groups.

29.07 / 12:49

Ethereum Polygon Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Crypto Price Today Live: Bitcoin hits $23,000; Ethereum, Polygon, Polkadot zoom up to 17%

Powell's comments over 'no recession' also supported the sentiments. Top crypto tokens were trading sharply higher on Thursday. Ethereum and Polkadot and Polygon rallied over 13 per cent each, while Polygon and Avalanche jumped 10 per cent each.

29.07 / 11:34

Kraken US crypto exchange Kraken suspected of violating sanctions

Kraken is under federal investigation for potential violation of U.S. sanctions by allowing users in Iran and elsewhere to buy and sell digital tokens, the New York Times reported, citing five people with knowledge of the matter. The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control has been investigating Kraken since 2019 and is expected to impose a fine, according to the report. Kraken said it does not comment on specific discussions with regulators.

28.07 / 11:23

Energy inflation Backed Al-Sadr followers protest in Iraq's parliament against Iran-backed PM candidate

Hundreds of Iraqi protesters breached Baghdad's Green Zone parliament on Wednesday chanting anti-Iran curses in a demonstration against a nominee for prime minister by Tehran-backed parties.

27.07 / 18:39

inflation Airport Deal European powers urge Iran to agree to 'best possible' nuclear deal

Western European powers have pressed Iran to sign a revived 2015 nuclear deal, warning that what's on the table now is “the best possible” arrangement.

27.07 / 13:17

BLOCK Digital Platform Kraken us sanctions Kraken Under Probe for Allegedly Violating US Sanctions on Iran

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is under federal investigation for potential violation of U.S. sanctions by allowing users in Iran and elsewhere to purchase and sell digital tokens, the New York Times reported citing sources familiar with the matter.

27.07 / 12:29

cryptocurrency crypto news cryptos Crypto Exchange Kraken Suspected Of Violating Sanctions: Report

US crypto exchange Kraken suspected of violating sanctions: Report

27.07 / 00:19

Government Kraken OFAC us sanctions Treasury's OFAC is investigating Kraken for violating US sanctions: Report

The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, is reportedly investigating crypto exchange Kraken for allegedly allowing users based in Iran and other countries to buy and sell crypto — a potential violation of U.S. sanctions.

20.07 / 14:13

Technology European Union Heatwave Video

Russian President Vladimir Putin was left awkwardly waiting and fidgeting by Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan ahead of talks in Tehran on Tuesday.

17.07 / 16:21

Sport Climate change Italians ask Prime Minister Draghi to remain in office despite political crisis

Italy's mayors, business organisations and union leaders urged Prime Minister Mario Draghi at the weekend to rethink his decision to resign, warning that the stability of the debt-laden country was at risk.

17.07 / 14:05

Climate change War crimes Russia 'clearly' preparing for next stage of offensive in Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russia is preparing for the next stage of its offensive in Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said, after the Kremlin said its forces would step up its attacks in "all operational areas".

17.07 / 14:05

Europe Climate change Thousands evacuated in France as wildfires blaze throughout southern Europe

Strong winds and hot weather have frustrated French firefighters' efforts to contain a huge wildfire in the Bordeaux region for a fifth straight day on Saturday, in one of several wildfires scorching Europe this week.

17.07 / 13:01

Climate change European Union MPs North Macedonia: MPs vote for EU proposal lifting Bulgarian veto despite protests

Lawmakers in North Macedonia have backed a controversial French-brokered deal that aims to settle a dispute with Bulgaria and open the way for EU membership talks.

16.07 / 19:41

G20 Climate change IMF Weekend Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about from the conflict this weekend

The White House says Russian officials have visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in recent weeks to view weapons-capable drones it is looking to acquire for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine.

16.07 / 11:29

Heatwave White House claims Iran showcased its drones to Kremlin officials amidst Ukraine war

15.07 / 22:17

European Union Human Rights Joe Biden and Saudi crown prince begin big meeting with fist bump

A crucial meeting to repair one of the world's most important diplomatic relationships began with a fist bump Friday as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden at a royal palace.

11.07 / 22:13

Binance regulation Customers REPORT: Binance allegedly continued to serve Iranian customers, despite ban and sanctions

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance is under the spotlight as a report claims it continued serving Iranian clients despite a company ban and economic sanctions against the country.

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