Pakistan’s most influential Islamic scholar, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, has issued a fatwa declaring cryptocurrency purchases, including those made with USDT and other tokens, impermissible under Sharia law. The ruling, published by Darul Uloom Karachi and signed by Usmani alongside six other scholars, describes digital assets as “fictitious numbers in… Listen ⇢

SpaceXAI’s Grok 4.5 has made significant strides in the competitive landscape of AI models, particularly for browser-use agents. The model, which was released on July 8, 2026, has outperformed GPT-5.6-Sol and is now approaching the performance level of Claude Opus 4.8. This development underscores the rapid compression in frontier model… Listen ⇢

Multiple blasts have been reported near Sirik, Iran, according to state television. This area, strategically located near the Strait of Hormuz, has been a focal point in the ongoing military tensions between the United States and Iran. This development comes amid a series of military exchanges that have escalated in… Listen ⇢

The upcoming week is set to be eventful with a focus on significant economic data releases and Federal Reserve speeches, which could provide further insight into the status of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. Key economic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price… Listen ⇢

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a warning about the resurgence of antisemitism in France during a ceremony marking the 120th anniversary of Alfred Dreyfus’s exoneration. The event also marked the establishment of a national day to commemorate Dreyfus’s innocence, highlighting the historical significance of the Dreyfus Affair in France’s… Listen ⇢

Russian drone and missile strikes overnight resulted in the deaths of four individuals in Ukraine, while retaliatory Ukrainian assaults on Russia and Russian-occupied territories claimed five lives. This exchange of hostilities underscores the persistent conflict within the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. The reciprocal use of drones and missiles highlights a high-intensity… Listen ⇢

Recent commentary suggests that President Trump is facing a strategic dilemma in the Middle East, caught between withdrawing U.S. forces and remaining entangled in an uncontrollable conflict. The ongoing tensions, exacerbated by the recent U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites, have led to speculation about a potential significant strategic setback… Listen ⇢

The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has introduced significant uncertainty into the Senate, affecting the Republican majority and potentially hindering former President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. Graham, a prominent Republican and Trump ally, passed away at 71, reducing the GOP’s majority in the Senate from 53 to 52… Listen ⇢

Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old senior Republican senator from Kentucky, has not been publicly seen since his hospitalization on June 14, 2026, after being found unconscious at his Washington, D.C. residence. While his office reports that McConnell is recovering and continues to work despite his hospitalization, no specific medical details… Listen ⇢