He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump

At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, a US ally and cultural juggernaut. But after sweeping to a decisive victory over conservative rival Kim Moon-soo on Tuesday, Lee Jae-myung faces a daunting task. South Korea remains deeply divided, Lee’s predecessor…

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Mali Court Adjourns Barrick’s Gold Complex Hearing Over Deepening Taxes, Control Dispute

A Malian court has postponed a critical decision on whether to place Barrick Mining’s (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B) flagship Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex under provisional administration The move intensifies an already fraught standoff between the Canadian miner and Mali’s military-led government. The delay, confirmed to Reuters on Monday (June 2) by the court’s registry office and a lawyer involved…

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5 Biggest Blockchain ETFs in 2025

Cryptocurrency investors have experienced a real rollercoaster in the last few years — the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple have had incredible highs and crashes, and investors have seen big gains and losses in tandem. Despite that volatility, many market participants are still interested in how to enter and make money in the cryptocurrency…

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