Britain Opens Criminal Investigation Into X Over Grok Child Abuse Images
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Monday that the UK government will take control of Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot if X fails to stop users from creating sexualized images of women and children through the artificial intelligence tool. “If X cannot control Grok, we will — and we’ll do it fast because if you profit […]
Ottawa Called Back Liberal MPs From Taiwan Ahead of Carney China Visit
Two Liberal members of Parliament ended their Taiwan visit early Monday, citing government advice as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared for a diplomatic mission to China. Ontario MPs Helena Jaczek and Marie-France Lalonde departed Taiwan after participating in a government-sponsored delegation that included meetings with Taiwanese officials and cultural exchanges. The lawmakers said they acted […]
US Won’t Block Mexico-Cuba Oil Despite Trump’s ‘Zero’ Threat
The United States continues to allow Mexico to supply oil to Cuba despite President Donald Trump’s public declaration Sunday that “no more oil or money” would reach the island nation. Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed off-camera to CBS News that the administration has not blocked Mexican oil shipments. Cuba faces severe energy shortages after Venezuela […]
US Mint Warns of Pricing Changes as Silver Hits Record $90 Per Ounce
The United States Mint warned customers Sunday it may temporarily remove silver coins from sale as it evaluates pricing adjustments, hours before silver hit a record high above $89 per ounce. The Mint sent an email to customers citing rising metals costs and the need to update prices across all numismatic products. Silver reached $91.51 […]
China Offers Canola Relief for Canada Easing EV Tariffs During Carney Visit
China plans to propose easing restrictions on Canadian canola products during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit this week, provided Ottawa relaxes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter. Chinese authorities prepared the proposal for discussions with Carney during his official visit, which began Monday and marks the first by a […]
Canadian Real Estate Funds Lock $22 Billion as Housing Market Slumps
Private real estate funds have trapped nearly $30 billion in investor capital across Canada, blocking withdrawals as property values decline and redemption requests surge beyond what managers can meet without liquidating assets. The frozen funds represent approximately 40% of the $80 billion invested in Canada’s private real estate sector, according to Bloomberg. Fund managers have […]
Trump Cancels Iran Meetings, Urges Protests Continue
Iran’s crisis escalated sharply as Iran International English reported an editorial-board conclusion that at least 12,000 people were killed in what it described as Iran’s largest killing in contemporary history. The outlet said publication was delayed “until the evidence converged,” and characterized conditions inside Iran as a coordinated blackout designed not only for security control […]
Antimony Resources Planning 10,000 Metre Drill Program For H1 2026
Antimony Resources (CSE: ATMY) is planning to conduct significant drilling in the first half of 2026 at their Bald Hill Antimony Project, found in New Brunswick. The company this morning released their current development plans for the project for the year.
Canadian Copper Closes On Sale Of Turgeon Project In New Brunswick For Cash And Shares
Canadian Copper (CSE: CCI) has completed the sale of its Turgeon project in New Brunswick. Originally announced in the first quarter of 2024, the company saw the project sold to ASX-listed Eastern Metals Limited, which is to be renamed Raptor Resources.
Equinox Gold Guides To 2026 Production Midpoint Of 750,000 Ounces
Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) is one of the few gold producers this cycle to report that they have achieved 2025 guidance. The company this morning released their fourth quarter and full year 2025 production results, highlighted by record annual gold production of 922,827 ounces. Fourth quarter production totaled 247,024 ounces of gold, a new record […]