Shares of Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR.O) surged 6% in premarket trading Wednesday after index provider MSCI decided not to exclude the bitcoin-heavy firm and other crypto treasury companies from its benchmarks. DATCOs Gain Popularity Digital asset treasury companies, or DATCOs, saw a surge in popularity in 2025. These firms hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and

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Paris, France – Israel and Syria have agreed to establish a joint communication mechanism under US supervision aimed at sharing intelligence and de-escalating military tensions along their border. The announcement follows US-brokered talks in Paris on Monday and Tuesday between Israeli and Syrian officials, including the Syrian foreign minister. A Dedicated Communication Cell The mechanism,

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Paris, France – The United States, United Kingdom, and France have announced plans to provide security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia, marking a major step in post-war planning. The commitments were made at a summit of the “coalition of the willing”, attended by 35 countries supporting Kyiv against Russian

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Washington, D.C. – United States President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to fellow Republicans on Wednesday, stating that failure to secure majorities in the upcoming midterm elections could result in his impeachment. Speaking at a Republican retreat in Washington, Trump emphasized the high stakes of the November vote, which will determine control of both

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Ramallah, West Bank – At least 41 Palestinians were injured, including 11 hospitalized, after Israeli forces stormed Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, opening fire with live rounds, sound grenades, and tear gas. The assault occurred while students attended classes and engaged in campus activities, sparking widespread condemnation. Students Targeted During Campus Raid According

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Bogotá, Colombia – Colombia’s Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio has warned that her country would respond with military action to any foreign aggression, following threatening comments from US President Donald Trump aimed at Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Villavicencio emphasized that, under international law, every country has the right to self-defense in the event of an

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Washington, DC – The recent US military abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has reignited a longstanding debate in the United States: the role of Congress in overseeing presidential military actions. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, pledged to introduce a war powers resolution aimed at reining in President Donald Trump’s authority, highlighting growing concerns

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Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar made a historic visit to Somaliland, marking the first high-level diplomatic trip since Israel became the first country in the world to recognize the breakaway region’s independence last month. The move has sparked strong regional reactions, raising concerns over Somalia’s sovereignty and geopolitical stability in the Horn of Africa. Saar’s

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WASHINGTON, January 7, 2026 – The Trump administration is freezing more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds to California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York, citing concerns about potential fraud and misuse, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The freeze affects several major federal programs, including:

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