IS confirms death of leader, names new chief
The death of Quraishi, 45, was another crushing blow to IS two years after the violent Sunni Muslim group lost longtime leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a similar raid in 2019.
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Biden signs executive order on cryptocurrencies
The executive order lays out a national policy for digital assets across six key priorities, including consumer and investor protection and financial stability.
Is eco-shaming enough to save the planet?
While it has a cheekily exploitative ring to it, eco-shaming has provided the much needed fillip to environmental awareness.
US to begin work on ‘digital dollar’: White House
Amid the explosive rise of private cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, the US effort will study benefits and potential risks.
Economic impact of war in Ukraine, Western sanctions on Russia spark growing concern in China
Beijing imports significant amounts of energy and agricultural products from Russia and Ukraine.
IAEA reports damage to 2nd Ukraine nuke facility
The UN body said Ukrainian authorities reported an attack took place on March 6, adding that no increase in radiation levels were reported.
OPEC chief warns of global oil shortage over Russia sanctions
Oil prices have soared recently as the Russia-Ukraine conflict prompted fears about energy supply disruptions from key exporter Russia.
Power cut at Ukraine’s Chernobyl, no ‘critical’ safety impact
The defunct plant sits inside an exclusion zone that houses decommissioned reactors as well as radioactive waste facilities.
Russian military performed badly due to poorly conceived strategy, training
To the astonishment of Western analysts and agencies, the Russian military has stumbled and performed poorly throughout this war.
Russia ready to open humanitarian corridors from five Ukrainian cities: Report
Evacuations also took place outside the capital Kyiv.