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Bitcoin consolidates near $107,880

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Bitcoin is currently hovering at approximately $107,920, marking a phase of consolidation within the $102k–$112k bracket that has persisted since May investopedia.com +5 ainvest.com +5 bitcoinist.com +5 . This stability suggests an underlying accumulation trend, echoed by rising on‑balance volume (OBV) readings—a sign that investors may quietly be building positions cointelegraph.com +1 ainvest.com +1 . After reaching a fresh all‑time high near $112k in mid‑May, the leading cryptocurrency has settled into a sideways pattern. This pause follows a parabolic rise from around $93,700 in April, creating what chartists call a “bull flag”—a classic technical setup that often precedes a breakout . The immediate technical picture shows strong support levels at $103,600 and the psychologically significant $100k mark, while resistance awaits around $109k and the recent peak at $112k arxiv.org +7 ainvest.com +7 ainvest.com +7 . Analysts suggest a decisive move above $112k could trigger a run...

At least 16 killed in Kenyan protests

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  Tensions erupted across Nairobi and Mombasa this week as protests ignited over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody. That unrest intensified on June 17, when peaceful demonstrations demanding justice for Ojwang turned violent. Shortly after tear gas was deployed, an unidentified civilian—later identified as 22‑year‑old hawker Boniface Kariuki—was shot in the head at close range by a masked police officer in broad daylight on a busy Nairobi street. He remains in critical condition in hospital ft.com +6 apnews.com +6 reuters.com +6 . Eyewitnesses and AP photographs show the unarmed vendor, holding a small packet of face masks, being approached, shoved, and then shot at point‑blank range. Public outrage surged when it emerged that Kariuki was not participating in the protest, but simply walking through the area when officers opened fire . His father, Jonah, has demanded the responsible officer be held personally accountable, asserting that “none of...

Israel-Iran ceasefire holds

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  A fragile ceasefire announced on June 24, 2025 appears to be holding between Israel and Iran, prompting cautious relief across both nations. Following nearly two weeks of intense aerial bombardment, Israel lifted wartime movement restrictions and reopened Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, while shops, beaches and schools resumed activity as daily life edged back toward normalcy cbsnews.com +1 apnews.com +1 . The conflict began on June 13 when Israel launched strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, aiming to derail Tehran’s uranium enrichment program. Iran retaliated with missile barrages aimed at Israeli cities and U.S. military bases in the region. By battle’s end, Iran reported 610–657 fatalities, chiefly civilians, while Israel confirmed 28 deaths and dozens injured . Despite assertions by Israeli leaders that the strikes set back Iran’s nuclear capabilities “many years,” early U.S. intelligence assessments suggest only a delay of several ...

Trump Celebrates Ceasefire in Iran–Israel Conflict

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  President Donald Trump has heralded a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran, marking a dramatic turnaround in a conflict that had rattled the Middle East for 12 days. The ceasefire followed a series of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities that Trump said “ended the war,” praising American B‑2 bomber pilots and asserting that the mission was a “victory for everybody” reuters.com +15 aljazeera.com +15 apnews.com +15 . Despite Trump’s bold assertions, U.S. intelligence assessments suggest the airstrikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by “one to two months,” leaving key infrastructure—such as centrifuges and underground tunnels—largely intact theguardian.com +2 reuters.com +2 apnews.com +2 . In response, Iran launched a retaliatory missile attack on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq, claiming success though most were intercepted en.wikipedia.org +1 thetimes.co.uk +1 . Over the weekend, Trump personally brokered the ceasefire through inte...

NATO Leaders Commit to Major Defense Spending Increase

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The NATO summit held in The Hague concluded with a historic commitment from member states to significantly boost defense expenditures. In a decisive response to escalating global tensions—particularly the ongoing conflict with Russia—leaders have pledged to raise military spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 , marking the most ambitious financial goal in the alliance’s history. The agreement was spearheaded by U.S. President Donald Trump, who emphasized the need for stronger deterrence and swift modernization of NATO’s defense systems. This shift comes as NATO grapples with increasing geopolitical instability, cyber warfare threats, and an assertive Russia that continues military operations in Ukraine and along NATO’s eastern front. President Trump, in a joint address with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, described the agreement as a "turning point for collective defense," asserting that the alliance must not only maintain but expand its strategic edge. Leaders discussed ...

Operation Midnight Hammer

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  In a dramatic escalation of Middle East conflict, the United States launched “Operation Midnight Hammer” in the early hours of June 22, targeting Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear facilities. U.S. B‑2 Spirit stealth bombers flew undetected from Whiteman Air Force Base, dropping fourteen 30,000‑lb GBU‑57 bunker‑buster bombs on deeply fortified underground enrichment sites. Simultaneously, Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched from a U.S. submarine, striking the Isfahan complex theguardian.com +9 defense.gov +9 youtube.com +9 timesofindia.indiatimes.com +13 businessinsider.com +13 en.wikipedia.org +13 . President Trump called the mission a “spectacular military success” and said the sites were “completely and totally obliterated,” asserting all U.S. aircraft had safely exited Iranian airspace ft.com +3 businessinsider.com +3 cbsnews.com +3 . Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force General Dan Caine described the operation as “bold and brilliant,” noting that initi...

Projected Strategic and Environmental Impact Zones of Six Bunker Buster Bomb Strikes in Iran

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   1.Military and Structural Destruction Targeted facilities like underground nuclear enrichment sites (e.g., Natanz or Fordow) could be heavily damaged or destroyed . Even if deeply buried, multiple impacts increase the probability of penetrating and neutralizing fortified structures. Nearby military assets (command bunkers, communication lines) could be rendered inoperable. 🌍 2. Geological and Environmental Effects Crater formation would reshape the local landscape—each bomb potentially causing 20–30 meter-wide craters. Underground shockwaves could damage nearby infrastructure or trigger minor seismic events . Detonations near water tables may cause long-term contamination of groundwater , affecting thousands of people. Air pollution from chemicals and debris would harm crops and respiratory health. 🚨 3. Civilian and Urban Risk If used near populated areas or near dual-use infrastructure (civilian and military), civilian casualties coul...