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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
IMF Raises Alarm Over Rising Public Debt
Global debt crosses a threshold reminiscent of the darkest hours in economic history.
BRICS Buy Record Gold Since 2024
The BRICS are rapidly increasing their gold reserves.
Asian and European Equities Surge as Oil Prices Plunge 13%
Asian and European equities saw a massive risk-on surge on Wednesday following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the…
Lithuania Proposes Mandatory Gambling Player Card System by 2029 in Most Comprehensive European Legislation Yet
Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a mandatory player card system that would track every player’s deposits and…
Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran After Pakistan Mediation, Bitcoin Spikes to $71K
President Donald Trump suspended planned U.S.
Democrats question CFTC chair on insider trading in prediction markets
The seven House members may have affirmed the commission‘s authority over prediction markets, but asked questions about…
Iran Cuts Off U.S. Diplomacy Ahead of Strait of Hormuz Deadline
Iran escalated tensions dramatically by suspending all diplomatic communication with the United States just hours before…
JD Vance Says the U.S. Expects Iran Response by the Trump 8 PM Deadline
On April 7, 2026, Vice President James David Vance (JD Vance) announced at a joint press event that the U.S.
‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’: Trump Posts on Truth Social as US-Israel Strikes Hit Iran
The Israel Defense Forces warned Iranian civilians to stay off trains Monday before striking railway lines, bridges, and…
Central Banks of South Korea, France Hold Talks on Digital Assets
The Bank of Korea and Bank of France held a joint seminar this week to examine how digital assets and climate change are…
Lula Dismisses BRICS Currency But Signals Financial Transformation
The BRICS currency does not exist, at least not yet.
New evidence in Libra probe renews questions about Milei involvement
New documents seen by The New York Times suggest the Argentine president had seven phone calls with the entrepreneur…
Iran War Pushes Europe and Japan Recession Risk to 50%, BCA Research Says
Peter Berezin, chief global strategist at BCA Research, says the Iran conflict has pushed U.S.
Polymarket Becomes War Betting Hub, Lawmakers Demand Crackdown
Prediction markets like Polymarket are gaining influence as traders wager millions on the escalating Iran conflict.
Kalshi Scores Major Appeals Court Win Over New Jersey
Kalshi secured a major legal victory after a U.S.
Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire as Trump Deadline Nears, How Bitcoin Will React?
Tensions between Donald Trump and Iran have reached a critical point.
Iran Rejects 45-Day Truce as Trump Repeats Demand to Seize Oil and Open the Strait
President Trump told reporters that he wants to seize Iran’s oil fields as the six-week U.S.-Israel military campaign…
New Jersey Loses Bid to Shut Down Kalshi Sports Contracts After Federal Appeal
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that New Jersey cannot use state gambling law to shut down Kalshi’s sports…
Jamie Dimon Warns of Lasting Impact of Wars and Trade Shifts on Global Economy
Wars and shifting trade alliances are driving deeper uncertainty across global markets and supply chains, with JPMorgan…
BRICS Challenge Dollar Dominance In Energy Markets
Oil, a historic pillar of the dollar, is beginning to slip away from it.
Gold loses ground to the rise of the dollar
The old king gold coughs at the worst moment: cannons, oil, dollar, everything is shaken up.
Trump-Iran deadline chaos sends crypto higher while cease-fire hopes rise
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran could be "living in Hell" if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, though he…
WTI Crude Futures Jump 2.7% After Trump Iran Threat, Bitcoin Taps $69K
On Easter Sunday, President Donald Trump posted a profanity-laced message on Truth Social demanding Iran open the Strait…
Gold Loses 15% From War Highs as Operation Epic Fury Safe Haven Trade Unwinds
Gold dropped to $4,623 per ounce this week after the U.S.
Trump Threatens Iranian Power Plants and Bridges on Easter, Confirms US Armed Protesters Through Kurdish Channels
President Donald Trump posted a profane ultimatum on Truth Social on Easter Sunday, warning Iran it has until Tuesday to…
Telegram remains accessible in Iran despite the government ban
In Iran, Telegram survives bans like a cat landing on its feet: censors lock down, users circumvent, and technology…
Federal Reserve Set to Hold Rates as Markets Fully Price out 2026 Cuts
Markets have priced out every Federal Reserve rate cut for 2026 as a U.S.-Israel war with Iran sends oil past $110 per…
Defying US Criticism, Brazil Mulls Pix’s Globalization
The bank announced that it is considering making Pix, a Brazilian instant payment network, available to other countries,…