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Argentina’s LIBRA Scandal: Chief Prosecutor Pursues $100 Million Crypto Investigation

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 - by Liam O'Sullivan - Leave a Comment

Argentina’s Chief Prosecutor Eduardo Taiano is investigating the LIBRA scandal, freezing around $100 million in assets related to $LIBRA tokens. President Javier Milei’s promotion of the token led to a …

Morocco’s Performance in the 2024 Democracy Index: Leading in the Arab World

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 - by Aisha Khoury - Leave a Comment

The 2024 Democracy Index placed Morocco 91st globally, with a score of 4.97, showing progress from 2023. It is classified as a hybrid democracy, ranking first in the Arab world. …

Ahmed al-Shara: From Jihadist Commander to Syria’s New President

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 - by Maya Chowdhury - Leave a Comment

Ahmed al-Shara, previously known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has transitioned from leading an Al Qaeda-affiliated group during Syria’s civil war to becoming the country’s new president. He has adopted a …