Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case detail his repeated interactions with Vladimir Putin and Russian intelligence, raising serious questions about whether the financier's sex trafficking network doubled as a foreign kompromat operation.
Global markets stumbled on Monday, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining sharply. The sell-off was led by a significant pullback in South Korean tech stocks amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble, while oil prices dropped over $2 per barrel.
Global markets opened the week under pressure, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble and falling commodity prices. South Korea's Kospi led losses with a sharp 4.6% drop.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans have the votes to pass a stopgap funding bill by Tuesday, aiming to end a partial government shutdown triggered over the weekend amid ongoing immigration policy disputes.
Israeli authorities have issued expulsion orders to a Bedouin community near Ramallah, while settler attacks on schools and homes intensify across the occupied West Bank, further constricting Palestinian living space.
A Russian drone strike targeted a bus carrying coal miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday, killing at least 12 workers and wounding eight others, in what Ukrainian officials describe as a deliberate attack on civilian infrastructure.
Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) has significantly upgraded the resource estimate at its Bullabulling gold project to 4.5 million ounces, bolstered by strong drilling results and a solid cash position. The expansion shifts focus to the upcoming pre-feasibility study and execution risks as the company targets key development decisions by 2026.
Japan has successfully retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, marking a world-first achievement in deep-sea resource exploration. The mission, part of a strategic push to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies, could reshape global supply chains for critical technology components.
As the ASX braces for a turbulent week amid rate hike fears, investors are scouring the market for resilient opportunities. We delve into three penny stocks—spanning energy, retail, and healthcare—that combine financial stability with distinct growth narratives for the discerning investor.
Oil prices plunged and precious metals extended their historic sell-off as easing US-Iran tensions and President Trump's hawkish nominee for Federal Reserve Chair triggered a dramatic dollar rally, sending shockwaves through global markets.
In an exclusive interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses the state of his relationship with cousin Caroline Kennedy following the death of her daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, last December. The tragedy unfolds against a backdrop of deep political rifts within America's most storied political dynasty.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi forcefully rebutted First Amendment criticisms following the arrests of ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon and several activists at a St. Paul church, framing the incident as a dangerous disruption that terrorized worshippers and vowing full prosecution.
Newly unsealed records in the double homicide of Monique and Spencer Tepe allege a pattern of abuse and premeditation by the ex-husband now charged with their murders, painting a grim picture of events leading to the December attack.
Generac Holdings' shares have surged 19% in a month, reigniting the debate over its valuation. While recent momentum is strong, a five-year decline of 38% underscores the challenges. Analysts see a potential upside, but risks from the residential solar slowdown and data center demand volatility loom.
A federal lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring quotas and executive pay tied to demographic targets has placed Comerica's DEI governance under intense scrutiny. The legal challenge emerges as the regional bank navigates its planned acquisition by Fifth Third Bancorp, raising questions about regulatory hurdles and integration risks.
The European Central Bank convenes this week with a resurgent euro presenting a fresh dilemma, threatening to dampen inflation and undermine the export engine of the eurozone's largest economies just as recovery gains momentum.
Singapore's Venture Corporation (SGX:V03) has delivered a robust 38% total shareholder return over the past year, buoyed by dividends. However, a closer look reveals declining earnings and revenue, raising questions about the sustainability of its recent market favor and its longer-term trajectory.
Seabridge Gold reports significant on-site progress at its flagship KSM project while unveiling plans to spin out its Courageous Lake asset into a new publicly traded company, Valor Gold, distributing shares to existing shareholders.
Peter Mandelson, a pivotal figure in the Blair-era Labour Party, has resigned his membership following fresh allegations concerning his ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking another blow to the party's establishment.
In a rare firsthand account, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim details his three-day escape from el-Fasher as paramilitary forces overran the city. His testimony paints a harrowing picture of urban warfare, civilian slaughter, and the systematic collapse of Sudan's last army bastion in Darfur.
