Category: World

The ‘New Silent Ones’: Dissent in Putin’s Russia

February 23, 2025

Moscow, February 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – In today’s Russia, opposing the government’s military campaign in Ukraine has become a dangerous choice, forcing critics into silence. These quiet dissenters, now referred to as the “new silent ones,” live under the shadow of repression, much like Soviet-era dissidents. Since Russia launched its “special military operation” in Ukraine […]

Venezuelan Teachers Struggle to Survive on $15 a Month

February 22, 2025

CARACAS, Feb 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – With a monthly salary of just $15, teachers in Venezuela struggle to afford even basic necessities, let alone rent or medicine. Many educators in the crisis-hit nation juggle multiple jobs or rely on family support to make ends meet. Thousands have emigrated in search of financial stability. “For the […]

Defending Champions Spain Make Stunning Comeback, England Held in Women’s Nations League Opener

February 22, 2025

PARIS, Feb 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Spain began their Women’s Nations League title defence with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Belgium on Friday, while England were held to a 1-1 draw in their match against Portugal. In Valencia, Belgium shocked the 2023 World Cup winners when Mariam Toloba gave them an early lead, followed […]

Bybit Suffers Record $1.5 Billion Crypto Hack, Pledges Full Reimbursement

February 22, 2025

NEW YORK, Feb 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has confirmed a massive security breach, with hackers stealing $1.5 billion in digital assets—the largest crypto theft in history. Bybit’s CEO and founder, Ben Zhou, addressed the situation in an online chat, assuring users that their funds would be protected. “Your funds are safe,” […]

US Stocks Slide Amid Economic Slowdown Fears

February 22, 2025

NEW YORK, Feb 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Wall Street stocks tumbled Friday, closing the week on a pessimistic note as concerns over slowing US economic growth intensified. While Asian markets saw gains and European stocks remained mixed, major US indices spent the entire session in the red, ending about two percent lower. The selloff followed […]

Philippines Celebrates Removal from FATF Money Laundering ‘Grey List’

February 22, 2025

MANILA, Feb 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The Philippines has welcomed its removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list,” a designation that had subjected the country to increased monitoring for money laundering and terrorism financing—a status that can complicate global financial transactions. The Southeast Asian nation had been under FATF scrutiny since 2021, […]

Twelve University Students Killed in Brazil Bus Collision: Officials

February 21, 2025

BRASÍLIA, Feb 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Twelve university students lost their lives and 21 others were injured in a tragic collision between a bus and a truck in Brazil’s southeastern state of São Paulo, officials confirmed on Friday. State Governor Tarcisio Freitas shared the tragic news on X, expressing his sorrow over the devastating accident […]

Israel to Release 602 Prisoners in Gaza Swap on Saturday: Palestinian NGO

February 21, 2025

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories, Feb 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Israel will release 602 prisoners on Saturday as part of a hostage-prisoner exchange with Hamas under the ongoing Gaza ceasefire agreement, according to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club advocacy group. Of the prisoners to be freed, 445 are from Gaza, arrested after Hamas’ October 7 attack, which triggered […]

Zelensky to Sign Minerals Deal in ‘Very Short Term’: Michael Waltz

February 21, 2025

NATIONAL HARBOR, United States, Feb 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The White House confirmed on Friday that Ukraine will soon sign a deal allowing Washington access to its mineral deposits, a deal that had previously been rejected by President Volodymyr Zelensky due to concerns over insufficient security guarantees. During his remarks at the Conservative Political Action […]

Trump Ends Protection for 500,000 Haitian Migrants

February 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, Feb 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The Trump administration announced Thursday that it is canceling the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 500,000 Haitian migrants that had been granted by former President Joe Biden. The United States provides TPS to foreign citizens who cannot safely return to their home countries due to situations […]

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Category: World

The ‘New Silent Ones’: Dissent in Putin’s Russia

Venezuelan Teachers Struggle to Survive on $15 a Month

Defending Champions Spain Make Stunning Comeback, England Held in Women’s Nations League Opener

Bybit Suffers Record $1.5 Billion Crypto Hack, Pledges Full Reimbursement

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Philippines Celebrates Removal from FATF Money Laundering ‘Grey List’

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