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In a move marking a significant shift in regulatory policy under President Donald Trump’s second term, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally ended its civil enforcement action against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The case dismissal was made official through a joint filing in a federal court in Washington, D.C., on May 29, according to court …

Spain, the reigning UEFA Nations League and European champions, will face off against two-time World Cup winners France in the second semi-final of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League. The match is scheduled to take place at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, following Germany’s earlier semi-final encounter with Portugal in Munich. Spain Overview Under head coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain’s recent …

Dr. Squatch, a well-known men’s personal care brand, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition soap in collaboration with actress Sydney Sweeney. The product, which has quickly become a topic of widespread conversation online, includes a unique ingredient: a trace of Sweeney’s bathwater. The exfoliating soap, branded as Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss, features a medium-grit texture and contains sand, pine …

An Islamic State (IS) attack in southern Syria has marked the group’s first acknowledged assault on forces aligned with the country’s newly established government since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. The incident, confirmed by multiple monitoring organizations, underscores the enduring threat posed by militant groups amid Syria’s ongoing political transition. According to reports, the attack targeted a Syrian …

Israel has agreed to a new ceasefire initiative presented by the United States, according to the White House, marking the latest attempt to broker a pause in the prolonged war with Hamas. The development was announced as negotiations continue to focus on securing the release of remaining hostages in exchange for concessions that could bring relief to Gaza’s besieged population. …

The Israeli military conducted a series of airstrikes overnight across multiple regions in southern and eastern Lebanon, reporting that the operations were aimed at dismantling Hezbollah-affiliated sites and weapon storage facilities. According to official statements, approximately 20 airstrikes were carried out during the operation. In the south, air raids were reported on the outskirts of several towns within the Sidon …

The high-profile sports film F1 is set to hit cinemas globally on June 25, 2025, bringing Formula One racing to the big screen in a dramatic narrative led by Brad Pitt. The movie centers on the story of Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver who seizes a rare opportunity to return to competitive racing after years out of the …

The 2025 edition of the Vitality T20 Blast is set to begin on May 29, featuring over 120 group stage matches and seven knockout games. Somerset will launch their campaign on May 30 at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton, facing Surrey in what will be a rematch of last season’s semi-final encounter. The match begins at 11 PM …