Russia Forms Strategic Alliance with North Korea Including Mutual Defense Pact, Deepening Ties Amid Ukraine Conflict

Moscow, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin recently ratified a significant treaty with North Korea, signaling a fortified strategic partnership that includes a mutual defense clause. This formal endorsement forms part of a decree that was made public on Saturday following approvals from both houses of the Russian parliament. The treaty, established by Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a June summit in Pyongyang, commits each nation to assist the other in the event of an armed attack. This development marks a pivotal phase in the diplomatic relations between Moscow and Pyongyang, … Read more

Arizona Proposes Citizenship Verification for State Voter Registration Forms

Phoenix, Arizona — Arizona officials have taken significant steps toward tightening voter registration rules by asserting that proof of citizenship is mandatory for state voter forms, a move that has sparked a nationwide debate over voting rights and election integrity. This decision underscores a growing trend amongst states to implement more rigorous voter ID laws, aimed at curbing voter fraud, though critics argue it may disenfranchise eligible voters. Recently, a federal appeals court allowed Arizona to require such documentation on a state-specific voter registration form, although the standard federal form, which only asks voters to … Read more

CoinDesk, a Leader in Cryptocurrency News, Undergoes Ownership Change and Forms Editorial Committee

New York, NY – CoinDesk, a leading source of news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets, and the future of money, has recently updated its privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information notices. As an award-winning media outlet, CoinDesk upholds the highest journalistic standards and adheres to a strict set of editorial policies. In an acquisition by Bullish Group, owner of the regulated institutional digital assets exchange Bullish, which took place in November 2023, Bullish now holds the majority ownership of CoinDesk. Both companies have interests in various blockchain … Read more