Marcos-Duterte Rift

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Fed Chair Contender's 'New Gold' Bitcoin Endorsement Clashes With Market Slump

Kevin Warsh, a leading candidate for Federal Reserve Chair, has historically framed Bitcoin not as a threat but as a crucial policy signal. His past comments labeling it 'the new gold' for younger investors stand in stark contrast to the cryptocurrency's recent 3% decline, highlighting the volatile intersection of regulatory sentiment and digital asset markets.

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Czech Capital Sees Mass Rally in Support of President Amidst Government Standoff

Tens of thousands gathered in Prague's Wenceslas Square on Sunday, voicing support for President Petr Pavel in his escalating constitutional dispute with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's coalition government. The protest, organized by pro-democracy activists, highlights deep divisions over Ukraine policy and a controversial ministerial appointment.