Australia has vowed it will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed one of its nationals captured fighting for Ukraine, after reports emerged the prisoner of war may have been killed. Oscar Jenkins was captured by Russian forces last month, after which a video surfaced of him being questioned while dressed in a…
As Israel and Hamas edge closer to a possible ceasefire-hostage agreement, a small number of families whose loved ones remain captive in Gaza are saying “No” to a deal. Many members of the Tikva (Hope) Forum fringe group, including settlers in the occupied West Bank, hold right-wing ideologies. They oppose the release of Palestinian prisoners…
India on Thursday became the fourth country to successfully achieve an unmanned docking in space, a feat seen as pivotal for future missions as New Delhi cements its place as a global space power. The United States, Russia and China are the only other countries to have developed and tested the docking capability. “Spacecraft docking…
Sydney (Reuters) — Voting began on Thursday to elect a new government in Vanuatu, a month after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific island nation’s capital Port Vila, killing at least 16 people, triggering landslides and damaging several major buildings. A snap election had to be called after Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu in November dissolved…
The growing prevalence of chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes is driving increasing innovation in medical device technology. In 2024 alone,30 new devices were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Wearable medical devices and the use of artificial intelligence in medical technology are two key trends in this sector. Moving forward, BCC…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal action against Elon Musk over allegations that he failed to disclose his significant ownership stake in Twitter within the required timeframe. According to the SEC complaint, Musk began acquiring shares of Twitter, now called X, in early 2022. The Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) leader reportedly surpassed the…
Major oil and gas stocks have historically offered investors high dividend yields, especially when prices are strong. The US oil and gas market has responded surprisingly well to the continued volatility in the global markets, including ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war and economic uncertainty. For those who prefer a long-term approach…
‘The technical setup for gold looks absolutely beautiful — if you look at a 10 year, 15 year, 20 year chart it looks absolutely great,’ he said. ‘Now you’ve (also) got the dynamic of Trump coming in office. I don’t see how that’s going to cause less volatility, and gold loves uncertainty and volatility, so…
Zinc saw strong performance in 2024, but was based on speculation rather than supply and demand fundamentals. Zinc is predominantly used to make galvanized steel, which is destined for the construction and manufacturing sectors. The past several years have seen these industries largely depressed due to high inflation and high interest rates. What helped the…
Stock futures are trading slightly lower Monday morning as investors gear up for the final month of 2024. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.18%, alongside declines in Dow Jones Industrial Average futures and Nasdaq 100 futures, which dropped 0.13% and 0.17%, respectively. The market’s focus is shifting to upcoming economic data, particularly reports on manufacturing and…
