Morning Bid: Stock Markets Hold Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty, Gold Gains as Hedge
As global markets navigate a period of volatility, stock indices remain near record highs despite mounting concerns over…
Pentagon Chief Visits Ukraine, Demonstrates U.S. Support Ahead of Presidential Election
Kyiv, Oct. 18, 2024 – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a surprise visit to Kyiv, reinforcing Washington’s…
Vietnam Elects Army General as New State President
Hanoi, Oct. 18, 2024 – Vietnam’s parliament has elected General Pham Quang Chien as the country’s new state…
Kremlin Questions Legitimacy of Moldova’s Elections
Moscow, Oct. 18, 2024 – The Kremlin has criticized Moldova’s recent elections, claiming they were neither free nor…
Russia Pounds Kyiv with Drone Attacks for Second Night in a Row, Ukraine Says
Kyiv, Oct. 18, 2024 – Russia launched a second consecutive night of drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials…
Israel Targets Bank Branches Across Lebanon in Air Strikes
Beirut, Oct. 18, 2024 – Israel launched a series of air strikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, targeting multiple…
TikTok Owner Fires Intern for Sabotaging AI Project
Beijing, Oct. 18, 2024 – ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has dismissed an intern accused of sabotaging…
Thousands Protest in Spain’s Canary Islands Against Overtourism
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Oct. 18, 2024 – Thousands of residents took to the streets across the Canary…
Early Results Show 50% of Moldovans Vote ‘Yes’ in EU Membership Referendum
Chisinau, Moldova, Oct. 18, 2024 – Early results from Moldova’s referendum on European Union membership indicate that 50%…
Hurricane Oscar Makes Landfall in Bahamas, Bringing Destructive Winds and Heavy Rain
Nassau, Bahamas, Oct. 18, 2024 – Hurricane Oscar made landfall in the Bahamas early Thursday, bringing with it…
‘Everything is Lost’: Senegal Repatriates Citizens Escaping Lebanon’s Economic Collapse
Dakar, Oct. 18, 2024 – Senegal has begun repatriating dozens of its citizens from Lebanon as the deepening…
Ukrainian Drones Target Key Russian Explosives Manufacturer in Moscow
Moscow, Oct. 18, 2024 – Ukrainian drones launched a bold attack on a critical Russian explosives manufacturer on…
Brutal Killing of Mexican Mayor Sparks Anger, Casts Doubt on Sheinbaum’s Security Plan
Mexico City, Oct. 18, 2024 – The brutal assassination of a Mexican mayor has ignited public outrage and…
Prabowo Subianto Assumes Indonesian Presidency, Vows to Tackle Corruption and National Challenges
Jakarta, Oct. 18, 2024 – Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as the new President of Indonesia, marking…
Migrants Held in Albania Transferred to Italy Following Court Ruling
Tirana, Oct. 18, 2024 – A group of migrants initially detained in Albania under a bilateral agreement between…
Moldova Votes in Pivotal Election and EU Referendum Amid Alleged Russian Meddling
Chisinau, Oct. 18, 2024 – Moldovans are heading to the polls today for a critical national election, which…
Eutelsat Launches First Satellites Post-Merger Using SpaceX Rocket
Paris, Oct. 18, 2024 – Eutelsat successfully launched its first set of satellites following its recent merger with…
Cuba Faces Third Major Setback in Power Restoration, Millions Remain Without Electricity
Havana, Oct. 18, 2024 – Cuba’s efforts to restore electricity across the island have suffered yet another significant…
Mercedes Unveils Early Breakthrough in W16 Development for 2025 F1 Season
Mercedes-AMG Petronas has revealed significant progress in the development of its W16 car, setting the stage for a…
Jay Cutler Arrested in Tennessee on DUI and Gun Charges
Franklin, TN – Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested Thursday evening on charges of driving under the…
Putin claims the BRICS would propel global economic growth rather than the West
Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the BRICS group’s role in driving future global economic growth, citing its…
North Korea Sends Troops to Fight with Russia: Seoul’s Warning
South Korea has sounded the alarm, reporting that North Korea is deploying troops to support Russia’s military operations…
Russia Returns Bodies of 501 Fallen Soldiers to Ukraine
Amidst the continuous battle, Russia has turned over the bodies of five hundred Ukrainian soldiers, which is a…
At Russia’s request, Apple takes Current Time off from the App Store
Apple has removed the “Current Time” app from its App Store at the request of Russian authorities. “Current…
Why European Bank Mergers Are Back on the Table
In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the resurgence of bank mergers in Europe has become a topic…
Orbán: Hungary Opposes EU’s War Strategy, Pushes for Peace Talks
In a bold move that has garnered attention across Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has publicly opposed…
Cuba’s power grid fails, plunging the country into darkness
On friday, Cuba has faced a significant crisis as its power grid failed, plunging the nation into darkness…
Belgium Pushes for EU-Wide Tracking System for Russian LNG
Belgium is advocating for the establishment of an EU-wide tracking system to monitor imports of Russian LNG (Liquefied…
Netflix’s Subscriber Growth Slows, but Profit and Stock Price Surge
Despite a slowdown in subscriber growth, Netflix continues to deliver strong financial results, with both profit and stock…
China’s Economy Grows 4.6% in Last Quarter, Missing 5% Target
China’s economy expanded at a 4.6% annual rate in the latest quarter, falling short of the government’s official…
Alabama man detained in connection with SEC social media account hack that caused a surge in bitcoin prices
An Alabama man has been arrested for hacking the social media account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
Zelenskyy Claims 10,000 North Koreans Could Join Russian Forces in Ukraine as He Pushes ‘Victory Plan’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia may soon deploy 10,000 North Korean troops to bolster its…
Russia displays a large number of doomsday weapons
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Russia is ramping up its rhetoric and showcasing its array of…
US imposes sanctions on China and Russia for using attack drones in Ukraine
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies, accusing them of supplying components and…
“Trump trades,” from bitcoin to the Mexican peso, are resurfacing
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election heats up, financial markets are seeing the return of so-called “Trump trades”—investment…
EU leaders set course for tougher policy to send back illegal migrants
European Union leaders are tightening migration policies, focusing on speeding up the deportation of illegal migrants to their…
The UK’s budget – it’s all about the ‘working people’
The latest UK budget aims to put “working people” at the heart of the government’s economic strategy, focusing…
Hezbollah promises to escalate the Israel-Hamas conflict following Yahya Sinwar’s death
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has reached a new level of tension after the reported death of…
Fans of Liam Payne lament the passing of the former member of One Direction in Argentina
The global music community is in shock following the sudden death of Liam Payne, former member of One…
Brown Dwarf Discovered 30 Years Ago Revealed to Be Twin Stars Orbiting Each Other
In a surprising astronomical discovery, scientists have found that a brown dwarf, first identified 30 years ago, is…
European Central Bank is prepared to lower rates once more
The European Central Bank (ECB) has indicated it is ready to lower interest rates again as inflation in…
US long-range B-2 stealth bombers hit the Houthi rebels’ underground bunkers in Yemen
The United States deployed B-2 stealth bombers to strike underground bunkers used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The precision…
Zelenskiy offers the EU a victory plan, requests military support and an invitation to NATO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has intensified diplomatic efforts, presenting a comprehensive victory plan to the European Union while…
Iran Warns Israel Against Retaliation for Missile Attack
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as Iran issued a stark warning to Israel, cautioning against any…
Amazon invests over 5 billion in nuclear power
The Tek company Amazon has presented three projects that will take place in Virginia and Washington, among others,…
Former One Direction-member, Liam Payne, found dead
Liam Payne, a former member of the boy band One Direction, died on Wednesday, according to Argentinian newspaper…
The Dutch government is considering sending rejected asylum seekers to Uganda
In a move that has sparked intense debate, the Dutch government is reportedly considering a plan to send…
Italy Delivers First Migrants to Albania under New Deal
In an effort to manage rising migration flows, Italy has transferred its first group of migrants to Albania…
Chinese Finance Professionals Switch Careers Amid Regulatory Crackdown
A growing number of Chinese finance professionals are leaving the industry in search of new career paths, as…
Ryanair to Cut 2024 Traffic Forecast Amid Boeing Plane Delivery Delays
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has announced it will reduce its traffic estimates for 2024 due to delays…
EU AI Act Checker Reveals Big Tech’s Compliance Pitfalls
As the European Union’s AI Act moves closer to becoming law, a new compliance tool known as the…