March 12, 2025
More than 150 hostages rescued as Pakistan’s military battles militants who stormed passenger train
Pakistan’s military have been engaged in a deadly standoff for more than 24 hours with armed militants who hijacked a train and took hostages, in a dramatic escalation of an insurgency that has plagued the region for decades. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group active in the restive and mineral-rich southwestern Balochistan […]
March 12, 2025
Cargo ship captain arrested in North Sea collision with US-flagged tanker is Russian national, owner says
The captain of the Solong cargo ship who was arrested after crashing into a US-flagged tanker off the English coast is a Russian national, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday, as maritime experts search for answers. The Solong careered into the Stena Immaculate while it was at anchor in the North Sea and carrying huge amounts […]
March 12, 2025
Willem Middelkoop: Gold to Benefit as Chaos Rises, Silver’s Path to US$100
Willem Middelkoop, founder of Commodity Discovery Fund, shared his thoughts on the commodities space, saying that an ‘era of shortages’ is arriving. He believes that will propel prices up from today’s rock-bottom levels, creating investment opportunities. Middelkoop also discussed geopolitics, looking at recent moves from the Trump administration. Watch the interview above for more of […]
March 12, 2025
PDAC 2025: Investment Capital, AI Energy Demand and the Race for Resources
Another Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention has come and gone. The 2025 iteration of the biggest mining event globally was a success, with more than 25,000 attendees converging on the Metro Toronto Convention Center over the four day event. Several key themes emerged at this year’s PDAC, with the most prevalent being […]
March 12, 2025
Even if Trump secures Ukraine-Russia peace deal, can Putin be trusted?
Ukraine on Tuesday agreed to a preliminary proposal put forward by the Trump administration that called for a 30-day ceasefire contingent on Russia’s acceptance of the terms in a major step toward ending the brutal war. But even if the Trump administration is able to get Moscow to the negotiating table and end the three-year […]
March 12, 2025
NASA spent $13M on DEI under Biden while critical mission, quality controls flailed, watchdog group says
While issues at NASA grew under former President Joe Biden, the space agency prioritized embedding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives into its workforce, according to a new report from watchdog group OpenTheBooks. Amid preparations for its Starliner capsule mission — which ultimately went awry, leaving two astronauts stranded in space — NASA spent more […]
March 12, 2025
5 Strong Stocks Defying the Bearish Market!
In this video, Dave analyzes the bearish rotation in his Market Trend Model, highlighting the S&P 500 breakdown below the 200-day moving average and its downside potential. He also identifies five strong stocks with bullish technical setups despite market weakness. Watch now for key technical analysis insights to navigate this volatile market! This video originally […]
March 12, 2025
Stock Market Dips Below 200-Day Moving Average: Are Your Investments Ready for a Shift?
The S&P 500 ($SPX), Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ), and DJIA ($INDU) are trading below their 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs). It doesn’t paint an optimistic picture, but the reality is that the stock market’s price action is more unpredictable than usual. When President Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, the […]
March 12, 2025
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
It’s happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. It’s a stunning reversal that shows the low-cost pioneer is willing to part with a customer perk executives have said set it apart from rivals in more than half a century of flying in hopes of increasing revenue. Southwest’s changes come after months of pressure […]
March 12, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend with tariffs, inflation and fears around a potential recession. In an interview with CNBC, Executive Chairman Ed Stack said the company’s exposure to China, […]
March 11, 2025
Guest essay: To be anti-trafficking requires support for education rights
Editor’s Note: Jonathan Todres is Catherine C. Henson professor of law at Georgia State University. He is the author of numerous publications on children’s rights and human trafficking, and he regularly advises organizations working on these issues. The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. In an era of often-deep political […]
March 11, 2025
A fiery collision in the North Sea has raised fears of an environmental disaster. Here’s what we know
Fears are mounting of a potential environmental disaster off the coast of Britain after a cargo ship carrying toxic chemicals smashed into an oil tanker transporting jet fuel for the US military. The crash ignited a huge fire, which is still burning in the North Sea, about 10 miles off the coast of Hull, a […]
