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Crypto exchange platform BestChange in the dark over Russia block
Circulating and advertising digital currencies is banned in Russia, although using cryptocurrency for international payments is now legal, as is cryptocurrency mining. "bestchange.ru has been restricted in Russia by Roskomnadzor," the platform said late on Monday in response to a request for comment.
AFP
New Zealand rethinks opposition to deep-sea mining
New Zealand is considering withdrawing its support for an international ban on deep-sea mining, the country's resources minister told AFP on Tuesday. "We're talking about this with our foreign affairs minister," he told AFP in an interview.
Reuters
Analysis-U.S aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard
After U.S. President Donald Trump's administration froze donations in January to Cambodia's largest demining organization, which works to clear the countryside of deadly remnants of Washington's past wars in Southeast Asia, the group announced new funding - from China. Beijing has doubled its contributions over the past three years to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), which helps clear millions of unexploded munitions, said Heng Ratana, who leads the group. On Feb. 5, CMAC said it had received a pledge from Beijing to contribute $4.4 million - surpassing the $2 million donated by the U.S. last year.
Associated Press
Middle East latest: Hamas brushes off Trump and insists all parties must be committed to ceasefire
Hamas has brushed off President Donald Trump’s threat that “all hell” will break out if it does not release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Saturday. Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said Tuesday that the dozens of hostages would only be returned if all parties remain committed to a ceasefire deal reached last month. Hamas has threatened to delay the next release of three Israeli hostages, due Saturday, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement, including by not allowing a surge of tents and shelters into the devastated territory.
Yahoo Finance
The start of Trump 2.0 is not quite what Wall Street expected
Some big Wall Street firms are facing new complications that were not part of the plan when Donald Trump was elected in November.
Yahoo Finance
Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff plans could hit some US allies hard
Donald Trump's focus this week on reciprocal tariffs could upend US trading relationships around the globe, with some close allies likely to see an increase in duties.
Associated Press
Turkey detains 10 officials, widening a crackdown on Istanbul's opposition-held districts
Turkish police on Tuesday detained 10 senior officials of district municipalities in Istanbul over their alleged links to Kurdish militants, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported, widening a crackdown on opposition-held districts in the city. The detainees include the deputy mayors of the districts of Kartal and Atasehir, along with eight district municipal council members, Anadolu reported. All suspects are members of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party, or CHP.
Reuters
Scholz, challenger Merz vow to shun extreme right as German election nears
BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his likely successor, Friedrich Merz, promised no collaboration with the extreme right on Tuesday in speeches to parliament before national elections on February 23. "Never, really never will we make common cause with the extreme right," Scholz said, accusing Merz of breaking his word on the issue after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) backed his migration and security motion last month, breaking a long-held taboo on cooperation with the far-right. The AfD is polling in second place, ahead of the SPD, with Merz's CDU/CSU bloc on track to win the largest vote share.
TODAY
158 one-syllable boy names that are short and sweet
One-syllable boys names are short, sweet and to the point, whether it's for a middle name or a first. Options include Finn, Knox and Ace.
Associated Press
EU vows tough countermeasures to US tariffs
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday that U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” adding that they will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc. “The EU will act to safeguard its economic interests,” von der Leyen said in a statement in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum the previous day.
AFP
Asian markets mixed as tariff uncertainty looms large
Asian markets struggled on Tuesday as traders keep a nervous eye on Donald Trump's next moves after he signed off on tariffs for steel and aluminium imports and warned of more measures to come."Today, I'm simplifying our tariffs on steel and aluminum," Trump said in the Oval Office on Monday as he signed off on them.
Reuters
China's CATL restarts lithium mine, refinery in Jiangxi province
Chinese battery giant CATL has reopened its lithium lepidolite mine and refinery in Jiangxi province, a spokesperson for its refinery joint venture partner Lopal Tech said on Tuesday. The resumption of operations is largely due to CATL's success bringing down production costs at both facilities, the spokesperson said. CATL did not respond to emailed questions from Reuters.
CNN
China tightens screws on what can be shared online about its military
China has unveiled sweeping new regulations to tighten the release of information about its military online, a move that could obscure key sources for monitoring the world’s largest armed forces.
AFP
US prosecutors ordered to drop New York mayor corruption case
The US Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors on Monday to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, after his rapprochement with President Donald Trump.In a memo from the Justice Department, acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove -- a former Trump lawyer -- told the acting US attorney for the Southern District of New York to drop the charges.
TODAY
Moms plead: Can we stop doing elaborate Valentine's Day goody bags?
Simple class valentines seem to have been replaced by more elaborate gift packages, leaving some parents confused, embarrassed and even a little annoyed.
CNN
Hamas postpones next hostage release, claiming Israel has broken terms of ceasefire deal
Hamas has threatened to postpone the next hostage release scheduled to take place in Gaza on Saturday “until further notice,” accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire deal.
AFP
South Korea's Yoon blames 'malicious' opposition for martial law bid
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to "destroy" his government.Such a gesture, he claimed, was "deeply malicious" and exposed the "opposition's intent to destroy my government".
Reuters
Church of England due to begin overhaul of safeguarding system
The Church of England on Tuesday will take the first step towards overhauling its safeguarding system to make it independent of the religious institution, seeking to restore confidence following several failures on dealing with abuse. The Church's ruling body - the General Synod - will be asked to pick between two different safeguarding models. The Synod has gathered in London this week for the first time since former leader Justin Welby quit over an abuse cover-up scandal in November.
CNN
Trio of storms threatens nearly every weather hazard, including ‘life-threatening’ debris flows in LA fire burn areas
Winter weather kicked into high gear in the United States and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.
CNN
Hundreds of wounded Russian soldiers treated in North Korea, envoy says
North Korea has treated hundreds of Russian soldiers injured in Ukraine, Moscow’s ambassador to Pyongyang told state media, as he revealed new details of the reclusive state’s backing for the Kremlin’s war effort.

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