The cryptocurrency exchange Binance could have lost $6.3 bln following a "security incident," the management of the platform announced on its X social media page.   Key facts known at the moment... 'Security incident' Former CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao believes the platform could have been hacked. The current management of the cryptocurrency exchange has said that its "teams are aware of reports of a potential security issue and are actively investigating." It was noted that no...

Israel’s Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is holding on to its lead in the October 27 parliamentary elections, with 57.3% of the vote counted, according to data released by the Central Elections Committee. The Yashar party of Netanyahu’s main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, is in second place. The Central Elections Committee is expected to announce preliminary results on October 29, with the final election outcome to be officially published no later than November...

Three years after the Oct 7 massacre, Israel still has not clearly named the enemy behind the attack   The enemy was not merely Hamas, Qatar or the Islamic Republic of Iran. Hamas is one terrorist organization produced by a much broader threat: jihadist ideology, a worldview that glorifies violence, domination and the persecution of those who refuse to submit. October 7 was not only a warning to Israel. It was a warning to the entire freedom-loving world. Look at the unrest spreading...

Violent unrest continues to spread across parts of Europe, with France remaining the main center of sustained rioting while serious clashes have also erupted in Belgium and localized disturbances have been reported elsewhere. France has now seen weeks of unrest involving student protests, school blockades and repeated confrontations with riot police. Hundreds of schools have been closed or disrupted, while demonstrations in Paris, Nantes, Rennes, Marseille, Lyon and other cities have...

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activities, and proceedings have been initiated to issue an international warrant for his arrest, the FSB press office reported. Key information known at this time... Charges filed Durov has been charged as part of an ongoing criminal investigation under Article 205.1 of the Russian Criminal Code (Facilitating Terrorist Activities), the press office said. According to the FSB, he...

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the dismissal of Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky, European sanctions on Russia, and the upcoming G20 summit during his daily briefing on Wednesday. Key statements made by the Russian presidential press secretary. On Ukrainian settlement The Russian Armed Forces continue offensive operations along the entire frontline: "The situation on the frontline is well-known: our armed forces continue offensive actions along the...

Two explosions struck Damascus, the Syrian newspaper Al Watan reported. According to Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV, the blasts occurred near the Tourism Ministry building and a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during his current visit to Damascus. The explosions caused casualties, Al Hadath television reported.     Key details of the incident so far... Circumstances of incident Two explosions were reported in the Syrian capital, the Al Watan newspaper...

The negotiators at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock agreed to create a mechanism to guarantee safe transit for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced. Key details about the outcomes of the talks. Iranian statements The Iranian delegation has completed its work at this stage of negotiations with the United States in Switzerland's Burgenstock, while technical teams from both sides will continue consultations on June 22, Baghaei...

The United States and Iran have reached an agreement aimed at resolving the conflict. The signing of the accord is scheduled to take place in Geneva on June 19. The US maritime blockade of Iran will end on June 15, while military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, will cease immediately and irrevocably, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said. According to him, during the 60-day ceasefire period the sides will discuss sanctions relief for Iran, Tehran’s...

At the dawn of the internet age, optimism was almost messianic. Free access to information, instant communication between billions of individuals, social networks connecting all cultures, all languages, all continents... ...the reasoning seemed irrefutable: the more access people had to knowledge, the more rational, open-minded, and nuanced they would become. Humanity was finally going to mature. Years have passed. And reality has slapped the dreamers in the face. Technology has advanced...

President Donald Trump announced potential consultations with Israel and Lebanon Israel continues military operations against the forces of the Hezbollah Shia movement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated. Key information about the current developments. Potential Israel-Lebanon negotiations The leaders of Israel and Lebanon will hold talks on Thursday, Donand Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. He pointed out that the two countries’ leaders would hold a conversation for the...

Iran and the United States failed to reach agreements during talks in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad; both countries’ delegations departed for their home countries. Iran and the US reached an understanding on a number of issues, but views diverged on two or three important issues, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated. Key information about the talks. Iran-US meeting The Islamabad meeting lasted 21 hours; the two countries’ delegations held talks...