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How Iran’s military ran a $4bn gambling network as part of a sanctions-dodging op: Report

IRGC has been using an online gambling network to evade Western sanctions, Reuters report A sophisticated $4 billion sanctions-evasion network has allegedly helped Iran move money through illegal online gambling operations, cryptocurrency transactions and an unlicensed Dubai-based crypto exchange. The network gave sanctioned Iranian entities access to global cryptocurrency markets despite Western restrictions, according to…

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In 1997, a mysterious sound echoed across the Pacific. Years later, scientists traced the ‘Bloop’ to Antarctica |

The deep ocean has a way of turning ordinary events into unanswered questions. Far below the waves, sounds travel through water in ways that can make distant sources appear much closer or far stranger than they really are. In 1997, a powerful low-frequency noise recorded across the Pacific Ocean created one of the most unusual…

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Bhiwandi Building Collapse: Contractor and Owner Face Investigation as Authorities Confirm Structure Was Unsafe | India News

As rescue operations continued at the site of the Bhiwandi building collapse, Thane Collector Shrikrishna Panchal on Friday said the structure was undergoing unauthorised repair work without the municipal corporation’s permission and that those responsible would face legal action.At least nine people were killed and three others injured after the ground-plus-four building in the Kohinoor…

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This Brazilian truck driver has built more than 1,700 wooden homes for stray dogs and cats, giving them shelter from rain and cold | World News

Every week, Brazilian truck driver Leomar Aparecido Miguel spends days transporting goods across the country. On his days off, however, he swaps the steering wheel for a hammer and saw to build wooden shelters for stray dogs and cats. The São José do Rio Preto resident has constructed and donated more than 1,700 shelters in…

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In 1966, scientists wiped out nearly every insect on tiny Florida islands to see how nature would rebuild itself |

Image(s): Florida Key Isaland/Canva Imagine erasing almost every insect and small animal from an island, then watching nature rebuild itself from scratch. That was exactly what a team of ecologists did in the Florida Keys during one of the most influential ecological experiments ever conducted. In 1966, researchers enclosed tiny mangrove islands in enormous plastic…

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‘Vadhandhi Season 2’ trailer out: Sasikumar investigates ‘The Mystery of Mani’ with suspense, secrets and shocking revelations ahead of August 7 premiere |

The makers of ‘Vadhandhi Season 2’ have dropped the much awaited trailer, setting the tone for another suspenseful investigation. The first season, with S.J. Suryah as the lead, was praised for its gripping narrative. The new chapter has Sasikumar and a completely different puzzle. Crime, secrets, and a slow reveal of shocking truths beneath the…

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India, Bhutan sign Rs 4,000-crore credit pact, review development projects | India News

India reaffirmed its role as Bhutan’s largest development partner NEW DELHI: India and Bhutan on Thursday reviewed the progress of New Delhi-backed development projects in the Himalayan nation and signed a Rs 4,000-crore concessional line of credit agreement, while also expanding cooperation in the health sector.The decisions were taken during the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation…

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Punjab man Gurpreet Singh added to FBI’s ‘most wanted’ over alleged drug trafficking, illegal arms trade | World News

An Indian national from Punjab has been added to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Most Wanted list over his alleged involvement in an international organised crime network accused of drug trafficking, firearms offences and racketeering.According to the FBI, Gurpreet Singh is wanted for his alleged role in the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organised Crime Group,…

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Scientists say massive Pacific Ring of Fire eruptions may have cooled Earth for centuries |

The Pacific Ring of Fire, the horseshoe-shaped belt of volcanoes circling the Pacific Ocean, may have played a far bigger role in shaping Earth’s past climate than previously understood. Findings show that some of the largest volcanic eruptions of the past 12,000 years, many originating from this seismically active region, align closely with major glacial…

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