At least one person has died after a car plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, police have said, according to local public broadcaster MDR. Several people have also been injured, MDR reported, citing police. In the video, dozens of people are crowded at the market stalls when the vehicle plows…
The opening of a Starbucks near South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) highlights the intersection of global commerce and geopolitics, showcasing the brand’s ability to establish itself even in politically sensitive locations. Positioned in an observatory in Gimpo, just 1.4 km from North Korea, the café provides patrons with a rare view of the reclusive state…
Jupiter Energy (JPR:AU) has announced Placement Prospectus Download the PDF here. This post appeared first on investingnews.com
“Our leader forever” was a slogan one often saw in Syria during the era of President Hafez al-Assad, father of today’s Syrian president. The prospect that the dour, stern Syrian leader would live forever was a source of dark humor for many of my Syrian friends when I lived and worked in Aleppo in the…
Israel captured the strategically important mountain, Syria’s highest peak, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime to a rebel-led coalition earlier this month. Israeli officials including Netanyahu had initially characterized the advance as a temporary security measure. The source said Netanyahu’s order was intended to keep forces in place long enough for the political-security situation…
Brightstar Resources (BTR:AU) has announced BTR accelerates Second Fortune high-grade mine development Download the PDF here. This post appeared first on investingnews.com
Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. More than 100 demonstrators were arrested as crowds clashed with police Friday night, the country’s Interior Ministry said. The Associated Press saw protesters in Tbilisi being chased and beaten…
The price of tin rose to a year-to-date high of US$35,575 per metric ton in April on a series of supply and demand factors from the top tin-producing countries. Despite declining in the second half of the year, prices appear to have found a bottom around the US$28,000 per metric ton level. Improved semiconductor sales…
Stock futures climbed on Wednesday, driven by strong performances from Salesforce and Marvell Technology, following upbeat quarterly earnings. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 215 points (0.5%), while S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced by 0.7%. Salesforce surged 12% after reporting fiscal third-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations, showcasing…
However, he said his highest-confidence trade for next year is copper. ‘I think that it’s easier to see — and highly likely to see — copper moving higher next year,’ Tiggre explained. That said, he’s not quite ready to pull the trigger on copper stock purchases. ‘I’m not rushing out to buy yet, because I…
