Gold and silver are ending the year after a volatile run that produced their strongest annual gains in more than four decades. Prices have softened in recent days, but both metals remain near record highs after months of sharp gains. Gold rose by more than 60% during the year. It reached a record above $4,549…
Former US President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a strike on a large facility in Venezuela linked to drug-smuggling operations. The claim suggests a possible escalation in Washington’s pressure on President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Speaking publicly, Trump said the target was a dock area where boats were allegedly loaded with drugs. He…
Meta has confirmed its acquisition of Manus, an artificial intelligence start-up founded by Chinese entrepreneurs. The move supports the company’s push to strengthen its AI portfolio. Market analysts estimate the deal could be worth more than $2 billion (£1.48 billion). Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the valuation, while Meta has not disclosed the…
Khaleda Zia, the first woman to serve as Bangladesh’s prime minister, died at 80 after battling a prolonged illness, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. She led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party for decades and remained a central figure in the nation’s politics. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which she led for decades, confirmed her death early Tuesday….
Many Syrians in Turkey are once again thinking about returning to their homeland after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. For families who fled the war, the decision is difficult. Some see an opportunity to rebuild their lives in Syria, whereas others remain concerned about safety, jobs, and access to basic…
Senior Conservative politicians have urged the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury to cancel plans for a £100 million fund linked to the Church of England’s historical ties to slavery. In a letter reported by the Sunday Times, a group of MPs and peers called on Dame Sarah Mullally to halt the proposal. They argue that the…
After a challenging tour, England finally claimed a Test win in Australia, taking a hard-fought four-wicket victory in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It was their first Test success on Australian soil in 15 years. The match moved at a rapid pace and finished inside two days in front of more…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, signaling a renewed push toward ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy said discussions will center on a U.S.-mediated peace framework and separate proposals for American security guarantees. The talks come as diplomatic activity accelerates ahead of the new…
An explosion ripped through a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers, killing at least eight people and wounding 18 others, the country’s Health Ministry reported. The explosion tore through the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs’ Wadi al-Dhahab district during Friday prayers. Within minutes, rescue crews were on the…
A federal judge in the U.S. has temporarily blocked the detention of British social media activist Imran Ahmed. Ahmed challenged the government’s decision to revoke his visa. The ruling gives him time to defend his case in court and protect his rights as a permanent resident. Visa Denial Draws International Attention Ahmed, who founded the…
