Bitcoin and other crypto assets sink in flight from risk

Bitcoin and ether slumped to multi-month lows on Friday, with cryptocurrencies swept up in a broader flight from riskier assets as investors worried about lofty tech valuations and bets on near-term U.S. interest rate cuts faded. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, fell 5.5% to a seven-month low of $81,668. Ether slid more than 6% to […]Read More

Rubio claims ‘tremendous amount of progress’ in Ukraine peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that discussions over ending the war in Ukraine have entered a productive phase, while claiming ‘a tremendous amount of progress’ had been made. Following a round of talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Geneva, Switzerland, Rubio told reporters negotiators had ‘a very good day today.’ ‘We had a […]Read More

Locksley Resources LimitedStrengthens US Defence Supply Chain Strategy with New

Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Locksley Resources Ltd (ASX:LKY,OTC:LKYRF) (FRA:X5L) (OTCMKTS:LKYRF) announced the appointment of Ms. Stacy Newstead to its Advisory Board as Strategic Advisor – Materials Strategy. Stacy Newstead brings U.S. defense materials expertise to advance Locksley’s critical mineral and commercialisation initiatives. HIGHLIGHTS – Stacy Newstead appointed as a Strategic Advisor to the Locksley […]Read More

Altech Batteries LtdSilumina Anodes Assessed by Major Battery Producer

Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC,OTC:ALTHF) (FRA:A3Y) (OTCMKTS:ALTHF) announced a significant and strategically important development in its Silumina Anodes(TM) project, following formal engagement initiated from a leading global battery manufacturer and one of the world’s largest electric-vehicle battery manufacturer (‘Battery Group’). The Battery Group approached Altech expressing strong interest in the Company’s […]Read More

Basin Energy LtdBinding Sale Agreement Executed for Marshall Uranium Project

Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Basin Energy Limited (ASX:BSN) (OTCMKTS:BSNEF) announced that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (‘LOI’) with Green Canada Corporation Inc (‘GCC’), a 54% owned subsidiary of PTX Metals Inc. (CVE:PTX) to sell the Marshall Uranium Project (‘Marshall’), located in Saskatchewan, Canada. Key Highlights – Basin to sell 100% […]Read More

Stock market sinks as AI and interest rate worries grip

What began as a banner day for stocks turned into a major rout, as investors signaled ongoing skepticism about the longevity of the artificial intelligence boom and trimmed hopes of support from the Federal Reserve. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 2%, and the broad S&P 500 index dropped by more than 1.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial […]Read More

Vindman’s call to release Trump–MBS transcript reopens old questions in

Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Va., is demanding that President Donald Trump release a 2019 call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying the American people ‘deserve to know what was said’ in the aftermath of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. Vindman, a retired Army colonel who once served on Trump’s National Security Council, said the call was […]Read More

Trump orders Epstein files release, welcomes Mamdani, crown prince to

President Donald Trump kicked off the week meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and closed the week meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.  He also signed legislation ordering the Justice Department to release files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Here’s a look at what happened […]Read More

Trump admin disputes claim that Ukraine peace plan was Russia

President Donald Trump’s administration is rejecting claims that its most recent plan for a peace deal in Ukraine was really a Russian ‘wish list.’ Confusion arose regarding the deal after lawmakers on Capitol Hill claimed they were told by White House officials that the deal was a proposal from the Russian side. Secretary of State […]Read More

Obama wanted shutdown pain to be felt by Americans, while

President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are polar opposites in many ways, but, as with anyone who has sat behind the Resolute Desk, they do share some similarities. One thing both have in common is overseeing government shutdowns — one under Obama and two under Trump. And even in that sparse similarity, both […]Read More