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Flags Lowered Nationwide to Honor Pope Francis

In a solemn display of respect and mourning, President Donald Trump has directed that all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff to honor the life and passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. The order, issued
April 22, 2025

China Launches Gold ATM That Melts and Pays Instantly

China has unveiled the world’s first gold ATM that can test, melt, and convert gold items into instant bank transfers  all in under an hour. These high-tech machines, recently showcased at the China Gold Congress in Shanghai, are drawing attention for their
April 22, 2025

China Pauses U.S. Private Equity Investments Amid Tensions

 China has begun quietly pulling back from new investments in U.S. private equity firms, reflecting the deepening economic and political rift between the two global powers. Several major Chinese state-backed funds are reportedly suspending fresh capital commitments to American private equity firms.
April 22, 2025

Gold Climbs to Record High of $3,500 Per Ounce

Gold prices have surged to a historic high of $3,500 an ounce, marking a major moment in the global financial landscape as investors increasingly turn to the precious metal in search of safety amid mounting economic and political uncertainty. The rally reflects
April 22, 2025

Putin Attends Easter Service in Moscow as War Continues

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended Orthodox Easter celebrations on Sunday night at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in central Moscow, even as questions swirled around the sincerity of a Russian-declared ceasefire in Ukraine. The midnight service, led by Patriarch Kirill—the head
April 21, 2025

China Vows Response to US-Led Trade Alliances

Tensions between China and the United States took another sharp turn this week, as Beijing warned it will retaliate against countries that align with Washington on trade policies seen as targeting Chinese interests. The statement marks a deepening of the ongoing trade
April 21, 2025

Pope Francis Dies at 88 on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, a spiritual leader who spent more than a decade reshaping the Catholic Church with his message of compassion, humility, and reform, passed away peacefully on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that he died in the
April 21, 2025

Trump Administration Refers Letitia James for Fraud Probe

The administration of  President Donald Trump has taken a sharp new turn in its long-running feud with New York Attorney General Letitia James, now accusing her of mortgage fraud and asking federal prosecutors to investigate. According to officials within the Federal Housing
April 17, 2025

Fifty Dead, Hundreds Missing After Congo Boat Fire

A late-night tragedy on the Congo River has left at least 50 people dead and hundreds more missing after a crowded passenger boat caught fire and capsized, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The vessel, believed to be carrying more than 400 passengers, was making
April 17, 2025
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