Poland Investigates Three Rail Sabotage Attacks Amid Hybrid-War Escalation
Poland reported up to three coordinated acts of sabotage on the Warsaw–Lublin rail corridor over the weekend, marking what Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an “unprecedented act” targeting civilian safety and a key supply route for aid bound for Ukraine. Authorities confirmed at least one deliberate explosion in the village of Mika that destroyed track […]
Angola, Botswana Race For De Beers Control Following Anglo American Exit
Anglo American’s plan to sell De Beers has triggered a direct contest between Angola and Botswana, with Angola submitting a majority stake bid that challenges Botswana’s long-stated ambition to take full control as diamond prices slump. A source confirmed Angola’s state-owned Endiama submitted the offer, validating earlier reports and escalating competition for Anglo’s 85% holding […]
Protests Turn Violent in Mexico City as Gen Z-Led Demonstrators Clash With Police
Thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in Mexico City on Saturday as demonstrations against rising crime and government corruption turned violent, leaving more than 100 officers injured and testing President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security policies. Gen Z activists organized the protests, drawing people across age groups to the capital’s main plaza, the Zócalo, where masked […]
SAAB Proposes Fighter Jet Production as Canada Reviews F-35 Contract
Swedish aerospace firm SAAB has confirmed negotiations with Ottawa and Bombardier over establishing Gripen fighter jet production in Canada, with company executives estimating the initiative could generate 10,000 jobs across manufacturing and research sectors. In an interview at SAAB’s Stockholm headquarters, President and CEO Micael Johansson said Canada could develop its own production capabilities for […]
Bitcoin On Edge As Gap From MicroStrategy Margin Call Narrows
Bitcoin is facing a tightening risk backdrop as it wipes out its yearly gains, trades below last year’s close, and becomes increasingly intertwined with fears of a MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) margin call, shrinking ETF and treasury demand, and rising short seller interest. Charts show Bitcoin has fallen back below last year’s closing level as risk […]
Swiss Tariffs Cut to 15% After Business Leaders Present Trump With Gold Gifts
The United States agreed to slash tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15% following a White House meeting where Swiss business executives presented President Donald Trump with a gold Rolex clock and an engraved gold bar. The tariff reduction, announced Friday, is a dramatic reversal after months of strained trade relations between the two […]
PBO Slams Budget 2025 As Sustained Deficits Chip Away Credibility Gap
The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report on Budget 2025 warns that federal deficits will average $64.3 billion a year from 2025-26 to 2029-30, more than double the path set out in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement. The deficit is largely because of $87.0 billion in new day-to-day operating measures, $65.0 billion in higher provisions for liabilities, […]
Barrick Split Puts Landmark Merger With Newmont On The Horizon
Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) is now at the center of what some investors are calling “the biggest deal in the history of gold mining,” as board-level discussions on splitting the company into two entities collide with Newmont’s (NYSE: NGT) reported focus on acquiring Barrick’s Americas portfolio. The emerging thesis is straightforward and highly leveraged to […]
Goliath Resources Extends High Grade Zone To 580 Metres In Latest Assays
Goliath Resources (TSXV: GOT) has expanded the high grade domain at their Surebet discovery following the release of assay results for four additional drill holes conducted under their 2025 summer drill program.
Denison Mines Enters Into $61.5 Million JV Arrangement With Skyharbour
Denison Mines (TSX: DML) evidently is intensely interested in Skyharbour Resources’ (TSXV: SYH) Russell Lake Uranium project in the Athabasca Basin. The two parties have entered into an arrangement that will see the property dividend into four separate projects, with joint ventures put into place on each. Russell Lake, which Skyharbour on Sunday announced it […]