US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker in Caribbean
The United States seized a Venezuelan oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude off the Caribbean coast Wednesday, escalating tensions between Washington and President Nicolás Maduro’s government. President Donald Trump called the vessel “the largest one ever seized, actually,” but declined to explain the operation beyond saying authorities acted “for very good reason.” FBI […]
Prosecutors Charge Russian-Linked Hackers in Attacks on US Water Systems, Food Facilities
Federal prosecutors charged a Ukrainian woman and a suspected Russian military intelligence officer Thursday with orchestrating cyberattacks that contaminated water supplies, disrupted food processing operations, and compromised election networks across multiple states. The indictment, filed in the Central District of California, names Victoria Dubranova, a Ukrainian national, and an individual using the alias “Cyber_1ce_Killer” — […]
Belarus Signals Openness to Hosting Maduro as US Pressure Mounts
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko convened Thursday with Venezuela’s ambassador to Russia for the second time in 17 days, signaling potential sanctuary for embattled President Nicolás Maduro as Washington intensifies efforts to oust him. Lukashenko told the diplomat in November that Maduro is “always welcome in Belarus.” At Thursday’s meeting, the Belarusian leader said they would […]
BC Extortion Suspects Use Refugee Claims to Halt Deportations
Canada’s effort to deport foreign nationals linked to British Columbia’s extortion epidemic has stalled after all 14 suspects referred for deportation hearings filed refugee claims, the Canada Border Services Agency confirmed Wednesday. BC’s Extortion Task Force identified the individuals, but once CBSA began investigating them for immigration violations, all claimed refugee status. The claims have […]
EU Invokes Emergency Powers to Freeze Russian Assets Indefinitely
The European Union formally activated emergency powers Thursday to lock down €210 billion in Russian Central Bank assets indefinitely, using Article 122 of the EU treaties to bypass potential member state vetoes. The Council formally adopted the measure on Friday afternoon. Euroclear, a Brussels-based securities depositary, holds approximately €185 billion of the total, with private […]
Donald Trump Is Pro Pot? Executive Order Rumoured For Marijuana Rescheduling
President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would direct federal agencies to pursue reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a major regulatory downgrade that stops short of legalization or decriminalization.  According to people familiar with the discussions, the shift would reduce federal oversight of marijuana and its derivatives to a […]
China Piles Into Record 13th Month Of Gold Buying
China’s November gold purchase extended a 13-month buying streak that has lifted official bullion holdings to a record 2,305 tonnes and raised gold’s share of the country’s $3.3 trillion in foreign exchange reserves to 9.3%. Data show the People’s Bank of China added 30,000 troy ounces of gold in November, a roughly 0.1% monthly increase […]
Carney’s Liberal Government One Seat Away From Majority After Tory MP Crosses Aisle
Mark Carney’s Liberal government moved within one seat of a majority after Markham–Unionville MP Michael Ma crossed the floor from the Conservatives to the government caucus. In Ma’s statement, he said he informed the Speaker and the Leader of the Opposition that he would be joining the government caucus “after listening carefully to the people […]
Aris Mining Closes On Purchase Of Remaining 49% Interest In Soto Norte
Aris Mining (TSX: ARIS) has closed on the acquisition of the remaining 49% interest in the Soto Norte joint venture that it did not previously own. The interest was acquired from MDC Industry Holding Company for total consideration of US$80 million, with consideration amounting to US$60 million in cash and the issuance of 1.7 million […]
Robex Delivers First Ore To Mill At Kiniero Project
Robex Resources (TSXV: RBX) is one step closer to having another operating mine under its belt. The company this morning announced that it has delivered the first ore to the mill at the new Kiniero mine in Guinea, West Africa, as the company inches towards the first gold pour on site. With the delivery of […]