Venezuela says it frees 225 arrested after anti-government protests By Reuters

CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela has freed 225 people arrested during anti-government protests over the nation’s disputed presidential election in July, Attorney General Tarek Saab said late on Saturday. The releases were based on new evidence gathered by prosecutors, Saab said in a statement. “Between the afternoon of Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th, 225 measures … Read more

how Iran ran low on energy

The start of rolling power blackouts in Iran this week amid critical fuel shortages has exposed the vulnerability of the oil-rich country to US sanctions and underscored the impact of years of under-investment. Iran has the world’s third-largest oil reserves and second-largest natural gas reserves. And yet weary Iranians have in recent months had to … Read more

Telegram emerges as Web3 game platform with 21% of Web3 game launches | Game7

Telegram has emerged as a key development platform for Web3 games, capturing 21% of new Web3 game launches this year, according to a report by Game7. Game7 said its report examines examines over 2,500 blockchain games, 1,500 funding rounds, and 100 blockchain ecosystems, revealing significant shifts in the Web3 gaming landscape. The report said the … Read more

Zelensky says he wants to end war in Ukraine by 'diplomatic means' in 2025

Russian air defenses downed a series of Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region on Friday along with other regions along the border. This comes as Russia increases the intensity of its drone attacks on Ukraine, which experts say could be part of Moscow’s strategy to attack energy infrastructure during the winter. Meanwhile Ukrainian president Volodymyr … Read more