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USD1 Stablecoin Deployed on Chain Tied to Project Involving People Later Sanctioned in Prince Group Crackdown

A Guardian/OCCRP probe found WLFI’s USD1 was deployed on AB Chain, whose promoted Timor‑Leste resort involved people later sanctioned in the U.S.–U.K. Prince Group action.

#crypto, #stablecoin, #wlfi, #abchain, #sanctions

Fire at SABIC's Jubail Complex After Missile and Drone Strikes

Fire at SABIC's Jubail complex after overnight missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region raises supply, safety and legal concerns.

#saudiarabia, #petrochemicals, #sabic, #middleeast

Victoria Cross Recipient Ben Roberts‑Smith Arrested, Expected to Face War‑Crime Charges

Ben Roberts‑Smith was arrested at Sydney Airport and is expected to face five war‑crime murder charges over alleged killings of Afghan civilians from 2009–2012.

#australia, #warcrimes, #afghanistan, #military, #robertssmith