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  • Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:40 UTC

    US military intervention in Iran more likely by the hour

    When they start killing people, and fudgy judiciary hangings loom over, “it's not going to work out” for them, Trump insisted

    The White House signaled Tuesday a potential shift toward military intervention in Iran, as human rights monitors warned of a staggering death toll and imminent mass executions.

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  • Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 03:01 UTC

    Why Latin Americans Are Taking More of an Interest in Crypto

    Latin Americans respond quickly when money starts misbehaving. When local inflation rises, wallets get uncomfortable, and people try anything that prevents savings from wilting. High inflation inside the region continues to push households toward instruments that at least feel insulated from local erosion. Argentina’s official inflation figures repeatedly showed triple digit movement, and the most recent CPI report confirmed ongoing pressure on daily costs. When buying groceries requires more from the same paycheck, people start looking elsewhere for value protection.

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  • Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 01:57 UTC

    Falklands’ oil industry expansion, Navitas to farm adjacent Sea Lion development

    “We are encouraged to see a further strengthening of our relationship with Navitas, this time through our holding in JHI”, Gil Holzman, president and chief executive of Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas.

    Eco (Atlantic) Oil &Gas Ltd, the Canadian exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, announced that Navitas Petroleum LP (“Navitas”), with whom Eco signed a Framework

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  • Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 00:39 UTC

    12 Business Ideas for College Students That Actually Work

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    College is more than lectures and exams. For many students, it's also the best time to test-drive a business idea. With flexible schedules, built-in networks, and the hunger to hustle, there's no better environment to learn how to earn.

  • Tuesday, January 13th 2026 - 10:59 UTC

    Argentina halts Jerusalem Embassy move amid Falklands oil drilling dispute

    Milei first announced his intention to move the diplomatic HQ from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem during a visit to Israel in Feb. 2024 and reiterated that he was looking to inaugurate it in the spring

    Argentina has reportedly put on hold its plan to relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem after diplomatic friction linked to offshore oil drilling near the Falkland Islands, Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported over the weekend.

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  • Tuesday, January 13th 2026 - 10:00 UTC

    Trump spoils Lula's celebration of trade surplus with Iran

    The crisis in Iran is escalating, and Trump will take whichever action he deems necessary

    US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that any nation conducting business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on all trade with Washington, thus crushing earlier celebrations by Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whose government proudly announced a substantial trade surplus with Tehran, totaling US$2.8 billion in 2025, driven by corn and soybeans.

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  • Tuesday, January 13th 2026 - 10:00 UTC

    IMF coming to Venezuela's rescue?

    Unfolding political events in Caracas will play a key role in determining whether that option is available

    US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced on Monday a plan to stabilize Venezuela’s collapsing currency by re-engaging with global financial institutions. The strategy consists of unfreezing approximately US$4.9 billion in International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to provide much-needed liquidity to Caracas' Central Bank.

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  • Monday, January 12th 2026 - 10:57 UTC

    Situation in Iran critical; Washington may also step in

    Those indexes measuring the number of pizzas and other delivery foods traded near the Pentagon in the wee hours of Monday soared

    Over 500 people have been reported dead during this past weekend in the Islamic Republic of Iran as groups supporting the return to power of a monarchy under Mohamed Reza Pahlavi II (son of the shah deposed in 1979) took to the streets, women taking off their religious clothing and appearing uncovered, challenging Islamic morals.

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  • Monday, January 12th 2026 - 10:22 UTC

    Argentina's Embassy in Caracas to be placed under Italian protection

    Starting Thursday, Brazil will no longer represent Argentina's interests in Venezuela due to the “technical need” to reorganize its country's mission.

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pulled his country's diplomats from the building that was once Argentina's Embassy in Caracas, but which had been placed under Brasilia's care when Javier Milei severed all ties with the Nicolás Maduro totalitarian regime.

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  • Monday, January 12th 2026 - 00:30 UTC

    How Academic Workload Affects Student Well-Being

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    Academic life is often described as a time of growth, discovery, and opportunity. For many students, however, it is also a period marked by intense pressure, constant deadlines, and high expectations. Coursework, exams, projects, and extracurricular commitments can quickly accumulate, turning academic ambition into chronic stress. Understanding how academic workload affects student well-being is essential for creating healthier learning environments and helping students succeed without sacrificing their mental and physical health.