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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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During the Kinus Hashluchim conference from November 12 to 17, over 6,500 Chabad emissaries from more than 100 countries gathered at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights for their yearly group photo, a custom since 1987 held with an annual permit on private property. Journalist Glenn Greenwald shared the video in response to a congressman's criticism of Muslims praying on a Brooklyn street, prompting points about consistent views on religious displays in public areas. Some highlighted differences in context and threats, while others appreciated Brooklyn's diverse religious scenes near synagogues and mosques, with no disruptions reported from the Chabad event.

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Thousands of black-hatted rabbis lined up neatly outside their Brooklyn headquarters last month, chanting softly as a photographer captured the moment. The familiar tradition took on new layers when set against footage of street prayers nearby.

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Sunday's terrorist attack at Sydney's 'Chanukah by the Sea' killed 15, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a father of five, and a 10-year-old girl. Australian police called it antisemitic, linked to Islamic State ideology, with perpetrators Sajid and Naveed Akram killed on site. Monday evening in New York, amid a public menorah lighting, Boteach challenged Neturei Karta members holding signs against Zionism and the Maccabees' legacy, yelling about their timing just after the murders and calling them insensitive. The heated exchange highlighted deep rifts in the Jewish community during a time of mourning.

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Grief hung heavy from the Sydney shooting that claimed 15 lives at a beach Hanukkah event. In New York, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach spotted anti-Zionist protesters and couldn't hold back.

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At the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly in Washington, D.C., Senator Ted Cruz argued that the $3.8 billion in annual military aid to Israel targets shared enemies like Hamas and Hezbollah, saving U.S. lives and costs while benefiting American defense firms. He highlighted Israel's Mossad providing critical intelligence to Washington and noted post-October 7, 2023, additional aid exceeding $14 billion amid regional conflicts. Cruz warned of declining support for Israel among young Republicans influenced by social media, citing GOP tensions between traditional hawks and an isolationist 'America First' wave.

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Senator Ted Cruz slammed U.S. aid to Israel as a mere 'pittance' that delivers priceless intelligence and security gains for America.

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Rapper Tony Yayo shared exaggerated stories of luxurious travels with 50 Cent in a November 13 VladTV interview, describing meals like raccoon chicken in Morocco and dinosaur Cheerios in the Grand Canyon. The clip gained viral traction after 50 Cent reposted it on November 15 with laughter, inspiring fans on X to create their own humorous inventions. The exchange underscores the duo's long-standing G-Unit partnership and Yayo's comedic style.

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Imagine dining on mermaid sweat in Italy or escargot nachos in Iraq—Tony Yayo's wild tales of 50 Cent's jet-set life have X users in stitches.

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In 2025, China's solar generation exceeded 1,000 TWh so far, with the first half alone producing 559 TWh, a 43% increase from 2024 and surpassing hydropower for the first time. Solar capacity reached 1.08 terawatts by June, up 57% year-over-year, contributing to renewables supplying one-third of the nation's electricity. This growth outpaced demand, reducing CO2 emissions by 1% in the first half despite rising AI and EV needs, as China added 212 GW of solar capacity mid-year.

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China's solar power has surged past 1,000 terawatt-hours this year, matching the electricity from 150 to 160 nuclear reactors over nearly 10 months.

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The attack took place Tuesday morning on the Bannu-Miranshah Road in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district. Assailants set the government vehicle ablaze and fled with weapons, leaving Constables Syed Rehman and Sher Rehman, civilian Aziz Rehman, and Khan dead; Constables Faheem and Rais were seriously injured. The rebel group Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan claimed responsibility, as security forces launched a search and funerals proceeded with state honors attended by top officials. The incident highlights growing militancy in the border region, where authorities continue operations against threats.

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Shah Wali Khan was heading to Bannu on official duty when gunmen on motorcycles suddenly opened fire. The dedicated young officer from the Wazir tribe lost his life alongside two constables and a passerby.

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Saudi Arabia prohibits public non-Muslim worship and bars non-Muslims from Mecca, protecting its Islamic identity across 2.15 million square kilometers. Vatican City, a tiny 0.44-square-kilometer enclave for the Catholic Church, has no mosques despite a recent prayer room for Muslim visitors. Critics note the scale difference, comparing it to church complexes rather than nations, while both maintain exclusive holy spaces amid ongoing cultural tensions.

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A video clip points out Saudi Arabia's firm stance: no churches allowed anywhere in the kingdom. It draws a line to Vatican City, where mosques are absent too.

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Born in Rohtak, Haryana, in 1978, Sharma left engineering for the NDA, excelled in boxing and riding, and joined 1 Para (SF) in 2003. He earned a Sena Medal in 2004 for infiltrating Hizbul Mujahideen in Shopian, disguising himself as Iftikhar Bhatt to gain trust before eliminating two terrorists. On March 21, 2009, in Haphruda Forest, Kupwara, he led his team against ambushing militants, rescuing comrades under fire and earning the Ashok Chakra posthumously despite fatal wounds. Survived by wife Lt Col Rishima Sarin, his legacy lives in a named metro station, statue, and stories, with veterans noting all ops were in Jammu and Kashmir.

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On January 13, 2026—his 48th birth anniversary—people remembered Major Mohit Sharma, the Para Special Forces hero forever 31, through photos of his maroon beret and guitar-strumming videos.

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Forty-four Democratic representatives, led by Pramila Jayapal and Greg Casar, sent a December 3 letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding Global Magnitsky sanctions, visa bans, and asset freezes on senior Pakistani officials. They cite transnational repression against US critics like Noorani and musician Salman Ahmad, whose family faced abductions, plus demands for Imran Khan's release from Adiala Jail where he has been held since 2023. The letter questions US ties with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir amid rigged 2024 elections and abuses against opposition, journalists, and minorities. Pakistani-Americans voice strong support for ending military influence.

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Journalist Ahmed Noorani's brothers were dragged from their home, beaten, and held for over a month after his report exposed military corruption. This personal ordeal highlights the threats reaching US soil from Pakistan's crackdown.

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Minho's 'TEMPO' album features the groovy title track with 808 bass and rhythms about matching someone's pace, plus the mellow R&B B-side 'You're Right,' a hit from his recent Asia tour. Stunning teasers show him in sleek suits against desert cliffs, on a dirt bike, and in moody rooms. Swedish artist Omar Rudberg co-composed 'TEMPO,' and fans can preview it at Minho's Seoul fan meeting on December 13-14, with a global livestream on the last day. Physical albums and pre-saves are available now.

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Choi Minho couldn't believe his luck when he first heard 'TEMPO'—it was so good he grabbed it fast to keep it from slipping away. Now, the SHINee star is ready to launch his debut solo album with that very track.

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