Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing for escalation, not peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing to escalate the war, pointing to North Korean equipment shipments, rising ballistic…
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RBI chief says BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs
BRICS members are discussing potential links between their fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies, Reserve Bank of India…
US Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
The U.S. has reinstated a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, ending a brief suspension tied to…
Ukraine’s Central Bank Loosens Currency Controls in Biggest Easing Since 2022 Invasion
Ukraine's central bank issued its biggest currency liberalization since Russia's 2022 invasion, raising limits on foreign-currency purchases and cash withdrawals….
Iran’s supreme leader appoints hardliner Rezaei as top security official
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has appointed hardliner Mohsen Rezaei as the republic's top security official, replacing a predecessor…
