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US and Iran Reach Tentative Agreement to Extend Ceasefire and Resume Nuclear Talks
Trade & Tariffs

US and Iran Reach Tentative Agreement to Extend Ceasefire and Resume Nuclear Talks

US and Iranian officials have tentatively agreed to extend the current ceasefire by 60 days and begin fresh negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, though formal confirmation remains pending.

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Defends DOJ’s Epstein Investigation Amid Capitol Hill Scrutiny
AI & Tech Regulation

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Defends DOJ’s Epstein Investigation Amid Capitol Hill Scrutiny

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee to address concerns over the Department of Justice’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, emphasizing justice and transparency despite criticism.

Trump Administration Enforced Strongest Sanctions on Russia’s Oil Sector, Treasury Official Says
Trade & Tariffs

Trump Administration Enforced Strongest Sanctions on Russia’s Oil Sector, Treasury Official Says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted that the Trump administration implemented tougher sanctions on Russia’s oil industry than any other government, contrasting its stance with milder measures under Biden.

North Carolina Recent College Graduates Face Higher Unemployment Than General Population
Markets & Macro

North Carolina Recent College Graduates Face Higher Unemployment Than General Population

Recent college graduates in North Carolina struggle to find jobs, with unemployment surpassing the state’s overall rate amid a challenging job market.

Bitcoin Drops Sharply Below $74,000 Following False Iran-US Deal Report
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Drops Sharply Below $74,000 Following False Iran-US Deal Report

Bitcoin’s price plunged below $74,000 after an unverified report claimed the US and Iran reached a deal, a claim swiftly denied by Washington and President Trump.

Tentative Iran Ceasefire Deal Includes Nuclear Talks but Key Issues Remain Unresolved
Trade & Tariffs

Tentative Iran Ceasefire Deal Includes Nuclear Talks but Key Issues Remain Unresolved

Tehran and Washington reportedly agree to extend the Iran War ceasefire and initiate fresh nuclear negotiations, though major points like uranium stockpiles and sanctions remain contentious.

Pinarayi Vijayan Enables Bineesh Kodiyeri’s Political Comeback Amid Enforcement Directorate Pressure
Defense & Security

Pinarayi Vijayan Enables Bineesh Kodiyeri’s Political Comeback Amid Enforcement Directorate Pressure

Amid Enforcement Directorate scrutiny targeting Pinarayi Vijayan’s family, the Kerala CPI(M) reinstates Bineesh Kodiyeri’s party membership, signaling shifting power dynamics.

DOJ Seeks Identities of Anonymous Social Media Users Criticizing Immigration Policies
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ Seeks Identities of Anonymous Social Media Users Criticizing Immigration Policies

The Justice Department has issued subpoenas to Reddit and X demanding personal information to identify critics of immigration enforcement, raising concerns over free speech protections.

Crypto Market Faces Critical Moment as $7.5 Billion in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Options Expire
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto Market Faces Critical Moment as $7.5 Billion in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Options Expire

The crypto market shows mixed signals as $7.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP options expire amid US inflation data and cautious trader sentiment.

OKX Ventures and Korea Investment & Securities to Acquire Nearly 20% Stake in Coinone
Corporate Power

OKX Ventures and Korea Investment & Securities to Acquire Nearly 20% Stake in Coinone

OKX Ventures and Korea Investment & Securities plan a $106 million investment to jointly acquire a 19.6% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone amid regulatory reforms.