GOLD AND INDUSTRIAL METALS DECLINE AS INVESTORS TURN TO US DOLLAR AMID GEOPOLITICAL RISKS

Thu 05 March 2026: Gold and industrial metal markets are seeing steep sell-offs amid a surging US dollar, fueled by rising oil prices over escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil spiked above $80 per barrel for the first time since January 2025, following the joint US and Israeli military strikes on […]

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RUSSIA MAY HALT ENERGY SUPPLIES TO EUROPE, REDIRECT THEM TO ASIA, SAYS PUTIN

Thu 05 March 2026: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that he will instruct the government to consider halting deliveries of Russian energy resources to Europe and redirecting them to Asia. Speaking in an interview with Russian broadcaster VGTRK in Moscow, he emphasized that Europe itself plans to completely refuse Russian energy resources. “They are […]

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UK TO END STUDY VISAS FOR MYANMAR, AFGHANISTAN, CAMEROON, SUDAN STUDENTS

Wed 04 March 2026: The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK. ⁠The United Kingdom says it will end study visas for students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans, amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment ⁠in the country. The UK […]

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VENEZUELA’S MADURO CONFIRMS ‘CORDIAL’ CALL WITH TRUMP AMID TENSIONS WITH US

Thu 04 December 2025: Venezuelan leader expresses hope phone call marks beginning of ‘respectful dialogue’ between Washington and Caracas. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has confirmed speaking with United States President Donald Trump by phone late last month amid a US military buildup that has raised fears of war. Speaking to state-run Venezolana de Television on […]

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EU AGREE TO CUT OFF RUSSIAN NATURAL GAS SUPPLIES BY 2027 AMID TRUMP PRESSURE

Wed 03 December 2025: The European Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on Wednesday to gradually eliminate imports of Russian natural gas by 2027, Anadolu Agency reported. “The regulation introduces a legally binding, stepwise prohibition on both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pipeline gas imports from Russia, with a full ban from the […]

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BRICS+ COUNTER-TERRORISM CONFERENCE OPENS IN MOSCOW

Wed 03 December 2025: The 2025 BRICS+ Counter-Terrorism Conference opened in Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced. Held under the ministry’s auspices, the conference theme is “National and Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategies Amid Emerging Security Challenges and Threats.” The event brings together officials, civil society, and academics from BRICS+ nations, as well as experts from the UN, the […]

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BITCOIN SURGES OVER 6% IN REBOUND FOLLOWING MAJOR SELL-OFF

Wed 03 December 2025: Bitcoin surged over 6.4% on Tuesday, recovering sharply after weeks of heavy selling pressure. The leading cryptocurrency was trading at $91,400 as of 20:30 GMT, having climbed back above $90,000 for the first time since dipping below that level last month – its lowest since April. According to data from CoinMarketCap, […]

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PUTIN ACCUSES EUROPE OF BLOCKING UKRAINE PEACE EFFORTS, WARNS RUSSIA ‘READY’ IF ATTACKED

Tue 02 December 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Moscow is “ready” to respond immediately if Europe were to launch hostilities, while accusing European countries of obstructing US-led efforts to reach a settlement in Ukraine and putting forward proposals he called “unacceptable” for Russia. “We’re not going to fight Europe; I’ve said that […]

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MADURO SWEARS “ABSOLUTE LOYALTY” TO THE VENEZUELAN PEOPLE AS TENSIONS ESCALATE

Tue 02 December 2025: On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared his “absolute loyalty” to the Venezuelan people as tensions escalate with Trump administration. Tensions between the two countries, including U.S. strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean, repeated threats by Trump to extend military operations to land and the designation of Cartel […]

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