The U.S. plans to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, backed by 200,000 bitcoins seized in civil and criminal cases. This move, part of President Trump's effort to make the country a global cryptocurrency leader, aims to stabilize the currency without financial burden on taxpayers.
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Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others for their alleged involvement in enforced disappearances during the Awami League government's tenure. The tribunal ordered their arrest and appearance on February 12. The case includes accusations of crimes committed under Hasina's direct supervision, and the Interpol has been asked to arrest her.
An Israeli airstrike killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel and his wife in Gaza, prompting intensified military operations. This escalation follows Hamas's October 7 attack. Recent Israeli strikes have caused significant casualties and destruction, with international calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access.
An Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Beninese army post near the Burkina Faso and Niger borders, killing at least 28 troops. This raid highlights the increasing attacks in northern Benin, despite ongoing military operations and international support.
Donald Trump was supposed to have his hand on two Bibles -- Lincoln Bible and a personal Bible that his mother gifted to him. But during the oath ceremony, Donald Trump kept his right hand straight drawing a major backlash on social media. But Republicans blamed Chief Justice John Roberts for rushing through the oath ceremony and pointed out that when Melania brought the two Bibles, the oath had already begun.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to create an 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs on foreign imports, reaffirming his commitment to imposing trade levies. Critics question the need for a new agency, given that Customs and Border Protection already handles tariff collection. Experts warn these tariffs may inflate consumer prices without generating substantial revenue.
Clocks in the US will jump an hour on Sunday to mark the start of Daylight Saving Time, aiming to extend evening daylight and optimise energy use. President Trump acknowledged the mixed opinions on DST, noting both the desire for more evening light and concerns about morning darkness for school children.
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The two parties hoping to form Germany's next government are planning to plough hundreds of billions of euros into defence and infrastructure when in power, the Bild newspaper reported Sunday. Both sides' negotiators looked at economist reports evaluating the needs of the German army at 400 billion euros and that of the country's infrastructure at half a trillion euros, Bild added.
An Arizona yoga teacher, Marcus Freiberger, has been missing since 21 February after leaving for a blind date in Phoenix. His family is deeply concerned, especially as his dog was found abandoned. Authorities are investigating, but there have been no significant leads.