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UBS raises gold price forecast to $5,000 by 2027

Gold could be heading toward another period of strong gains, with UBS projecting that the precious metal may reach around $5,000 per ounce during the first half of 2027. The forecast reflects expectations that several structural factors will continue to support demand for gold amid persistent economic and financial uncertainty. In a recent......

Washington turns to Australia to challenge China’s dominance in scandium supplies

The United States is strengthening its cooperation with Australia in an effort to secure independent access to scandium, a strategic mineral increasingly valued by the aerospace, defense and advanced technology industries. Australian company Sunrise Energy Metals has announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has committed to providing......

Trump prepares to deploy campaign funds to support Republicans in the midterm elections

President Donald Trump is preparing to use a significant portion of the political funds raised by his campaign network to support Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections, as the party faces increasingly competitive races for control of Congress. Trump has indicated that funds held by his pro-Trump political operation,......

Cuban envoy warns of possible U.S. military action against Havana

Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations, Ernesto Sobrón Guzmán, has accused the United States of building a political and media narrative that could be used to justify tougher measures against Havana, including possible military action. In comments reported by Russian news agency TASS, the Cuban diplomat argued that statements......

Trump announces more than $2 billion in new investments in the U.S. mining sector

President Donald Trump has announced more than $2 billion in new investments aimed at expanding mining and critical-mineral production in the United States, alongside more than $180 million in funding dedicated to education, training and workforce development. Speaking at a roundtable at the U.S. Department of State alongside Secretary of......

Trump challenges White House ballroom ruling and prepares Supreme Court appeal

President Donald Trump has intensified his legal confrontation with the U.S. judiciary over plans to build a major ballroom at the White House, arguing that a court decision suspending the project could have serious implications for national security. Trump reacted strongly after a judicial ruling halted or restricted construction work on......

US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after contentious nomination

The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the country's new attorney general, formally elevating Donald Trump's former personal lawyer to lead the Department of Justice. The confirmation passed by 50 votes to 49 on Saturday, bringing an end to a difficult nomination process that exposed divisions within Trump's Republican Party......

UNICEF places senior official on leave over alleged espionage claims

The United Nations has confirmed that UNICEF is taking action following serious allegations concerning one of its senior employees and claims that confidential information may have been provided to Israeli officials during the employee’s previous position within the UN system. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said UNICEF was aware......

Democrats prepare Trump investigations if they regain House majority

Democrats in the US House of Representatives are preparing a wide-ranging investigative campaign that could begin if the party wins control of the chamber in the November 2026 midterm elections, according to people familiar with internal discussions. Rather than immediately pursuing another impeachment of President Donald Trump, Democratic......

Hawaii Democratic primary puts longtime congressman Ed Case against younger progressive challenger

Hawaii voters are set to weigh a familiar question confronting Democrats across the United States: whether to retain an experienced incumbent or hand the nomination to a younger candidate demanding a sharper shift to the left. The contest in Hawaii's Honolulu-based congressional district pits Democratic Representative Ed Case, 73, against......

A summer of discontent puts fresh pressure on Trump’s second presidency

President Donald Trump is facing growing political and economic challenges as his second term enters a difficult phase, with declining approval ratings, disputes over tariffs, foreign policy pressures and internal disagreements creating a more complicated political landscape ahead of the midterm elections. Recent polling suggests that public......

Former NBA players reignite WNBA eligibility debate with claims of wanting to join women’s league

The debate over transgender athletes in American basketball has taken another provocative turn after former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White said they wanted to pursue opportunities in the WNBA. Their statements come amid an increasingly contentious discussion about eligibility rules in women's professional sports, with......

Meta faces nearly $1 billion penalty over alleged harm to young users in the United States

Meta has been ordered to pay nearly $1 billion in penalties and compensation over allegations that its social media platforms contributed to harm among young users in New Mexico. The ruling also introduces a series of restrictions on how minors can use certain features of Facebook and Instagram, marking an unprecedented legal challenge for......

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