Massive World’s Largest Iceberg Runs Aground Off South Georgia

A massive iceberg named A23a, weighing nearly 1 trillion metric tonnes, has come to a stop off the island of South Georgia in the southern Atlantic Ocean. The iceberg, which is slightly smaller than Rhode Island and more than twice the size of London, had been drifting since 2020 after calving from the Filchner Ice … Read more

Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan Sparks Criticism from Backers

US President Donald Trump has faced criticism from some of his supporters over his plan for a strategic crypto reserve. The proposed reserve would include not just Bitcoin but also other digital currencies such as Ether, XRP, Solana’s SOL token and Cardano’s ADA. Critics argue that using US taxpayer money to buy these riskier assets … Read more

UNC Stuns Virginia Tech with Season-High 15 Threes

North Carolina rolls to a season-high sixth straight win, defeating Virginia Tech 91-59 behind 15 three-pointers. Tar Heels (20-11, 13-6 ACC) extend win streak to six as they prepare to face No. 2 Duke at home on Saturday. Ven-Allen Lubin collected his first double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Ian Jackson hit five … Read more

Cowboys Re-sign Osa Odighizuwa to 4-Year Deal Worth $80M

The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year contract worth $80 million, according to NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The deal includes $58 million guaranteed. Initially, the team was expected to franchise tag Odighizuwa as a placeholder while negotiating a long-term deal, but the parties came to an … Read more

Israel’s Times of Israel Website Under Maintenance

The Times of Israel website is currently under maintenance due to technical issues, but it should be restored soon. However, the exact cause of the problem requires further investigation. Users can check back later for updates on the status of the website and its expected return to service. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-us-align-on-new-hostage-proposal-qatar-urges-sticking-to-existing-framework

European Defence Stocks Soar Amid Ukraine Peace Deal Hopes

Defence stocks in Europe have surged as investors anticipate increased military spending by governments and allies after the UK and France led an effort to form a peace deal for Ukraine. Britain’s BAE Systems rose 15% on Monday, while Germany’s Rheinmetall gained 14%, France’s Thales increased 16%, and Italy’s Leonardo also saw a 16% gain. … Read more

Safe Haven Currencies Rise Amid US Volatility

US President Donald Trump’s regime is creating uncertainty in global markets, causing analysts to shift their attention towards safe haven currencies. The British pound and Japanese yen are expected to be winners in this environment. Jane Foley, head of FX strategy at Rabobank London, expects the British pound to continue its upward trend due to … Read more