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The Strait of Hormuz: Calm in the Storm

March 13, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that worries about a closed Strait of Hormuz are overblown, claiming the U. S. has plans to keep oil moving even while Iran’s forces threaten shipping. He brushed off reports that the Pentagon had no strategy before the recent conflict, noting that Iran has long u

politics

Ivorian Drum Returns Home After a Century

March 13, 2026

In the heart of Abidjan, a lively crowd of chiefs and villagers gathered at the airport on Friday to greet a giant drum that had been away for more than 100 years. The instrument, known as Djidji Ayokwè or “Panther‑Lion” in the local language, is over three metres long and almost 400 kilos heavy. It

finance

Brazil Inflation Forecast Adjusted After Oil Price Surge

March 13, 2026

The Brazilian Finance Ministry has nudged its inflation outlook upward for the current year, citing a rise in expected oil prices linked to tensions between the United States and Israel over Iran. The update comes just before the central bank’s upcoming policy meeting, where officials are weighing w

finance

Money Talk for Families: Simple Rules Everyone Can Use

March 13, 2026

Keeping money secrets in a household can hurt everyone. When couples split responsibilities, one person may handle all the bills while the other deals with investments. If an unexpected event happens, the less involved partner may not know where assets are hidden or how to protect them. A yearly

crypto

Kraken Moves Into the Fed’s Inner Circle

March 13, 2026

Kraken, a crypto exchange that began in 2011, has taken a big step by gaining access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system. The move is part of its plan to mix blockchain with mainstream finance, a goal the company’s co‑CEO, Arjun Sethi, has been pushing since 2024. The new Fed account is not a

politics

Crypto Bets Predict Early Exit for Iran's New Supreme Leader

March 13, 2026

The new head of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has sparked a wave of speculation among cryptocurrency traders who are placing bets on how long he will stay in power. The prediction market Polymarket, which runs on the Polygon blockchain, reports that there is a 64 percent chance he will be removed or incap

crypto

Mastercard Teams Up with Borderless. xyz to Push Stablecoins into Everyday Payments

March 13, 2026

Borderless. xyz, a global network that helps businesses use stablecoins, has joined Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program. The program already includes big names such as Binance, Circle, PayPal, Ripple and others. It aims to make cross‑border transfers, business‑to‑business payments and worldwide payo

crypto

EvoCash Gets U. S. Crypto‑Bank License, Opens Door for Global Digital Cash

March 13, 2026

EvoCash, a Web3 finance hub, has just earned Money Services Business status from the U. S. FinCEN, a key step that lets it legally send money and swap crypto for dollars worldwide. The new license means the platform can now offer U. S. dollar accounts that sit behind Web3 wallets, letting users m

religion

Faith and Family: How Parents of Children with Disabilities Feel About Their Beliefs

March 13, 2026

Parents who raise kids with disabilities in the United States often turn to religion for comfort and guidance. A study surveyed 330 such parents, asking them about their religious habits and how strong they feel their faith is. The results showed that most of these parents reported very high levels

politics

Blair, Epstein and a Secret Meeting at Downing Street

March 13, 2026

In 2002, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was invited to a brief sit‑down at the official residence in London by none other than Jeffrey Epstein, the financier known for his later criminal charges. The invitation came after Peter Mandelson, a senior Labour figure with close ties to both men,