My word of the year, deja vu – Heather du Plessis-Allan
“They haven’t done that yet. They still employ 14,000 more public servants than John Key’s government did. They’ve…
Perfect storm of factors propels silver to record high above $65/oz
Silver gains over 120% in 2025, outperforming gold’s 64% riseInvestment demand, supply deficit, and AI industry drive silver…
EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports, crack down on attempted evasion
EU presses ahead with carbon border levy despite pushbackProposals widen levy to cover imported car parts, washing machinesFirst-of-its-kind…
China to limit access to Nvidia’s H200 chips despite Trump export approval, FT reports
Dec 9 (Reuters) – Beijing is set to limit access to Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips despite U.S. President…
Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal
KINSHASA, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday that Rwanda is violating its commitments…
German foreign minister in China urges end to supply chain uncertainty
Item 1 of 3 German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives for a press conference in Beijing, China December…
Man dies after being trapped under machinery at Fosterville gold mine
A man has died at an underground gold mine in regional Victoria after becoming trapped under machinery. Police…
Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar
Item 1 of 2 Old landmines that Thailand says were detonated and recovered near the disputed border between…
Bitcoin drops as bearish sentiment grows
Bitcoin’s correlation with stock market affects risk sentimentCrypto-negative factors add pressure on bitcoin, says JefferiesRecord outflows from US…
Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risky bamboo scaffolding
Item 1 of 5 Firefighters work as efforts are underway to extinguish flames engulfing bamboo scaffolding across multiple…
Missing 4yo Gus Lamont: Police end search in remote Australian outback mine shaft
“The family of Gus have been advised of the results of the renewed searching and are being supported…
China launches first emergency mission to Tiangong space station
Item 1 of 2 A Long March-2F rocket carrying the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft takes off from the Jiuquan Satellite…