Month: March,2025

India among top suppliers of illicit fentanyl precursors, US intelligence report says

India among top suppliers of illicit fentanyl precursors, US intelligence report says


March 28, 2025
India has emerged as a growing player in the illicit fentanyl trade, a new US intelligence report says, a designation likely to raise alarm in New Delhi as President Donald Trump wields tariffs on countries he accuses of not doing enough to stop the deadly drug from flowing into the United States. Fentanyl, a powerful […]
Former police officer spared jail over death of 95-year-old Tasered in a nursing home

Former police officer spared jail over death of 95-year-old Tasered in a nursing home


March 28, 2025
A former police officer who fatally Tasered a 95-year-old Australian woman after she refused his orders to drop a knife has been spared jail, with the victim’s family decrying the sentence as a “slap on the wrist.” Kristian White was found guilty of manslaughter after shocking Clare Nowland with the Taser while on police duty […]
Powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hits Myanmar

Powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hits Myanmar


March 28, 2025
A powerful 7.7 earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, close to the country’s second city of Mandalay, home to around 1 million people and historic temple complexes, with tremors shaking buildings as far away as the Thai capital of Bangkok. Video posted online from both countries showed panicked residents running from swaying residential towers as […]
These 60-year-old geckos could be the world’s oldest

These 60-year-old geckos could be the world’s oldest


March 28, 2025
At 64 and 60 years old, Antoinette and Brucie-Baby are thin and bony. Their skin hangs looser than it did in their youth, but their eyes still gleam with energy. But these aren’t just any sexagenarians we’re talking about; these are geckos, believed to be the world’s oldest on record, discovered on a small island […]
Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding

Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding


March 28, 2025
Communities across the Australian state of Queensland are bracing for more rain after record-breaking floods cut off roads and inundated vast areas of the region’s outback. Several areas in western Queensland have recorded their worst flooding in 50 years after days of heavy rainfall engorged rivers and forced residents to evacuate. “This flooding situation is […]
From death row to exile, Iranian-Kurdish rapper gives firsthand account of what he calls ‘severe torture’ in Iranian prison

From death row to exile, Iranian-Kurdish rapper gives firsthand account of what he calls ‘severe torture’ in Iranian prison


March 28, 2025
Editor’s Note: Warning: This article contains descriptions of torture. Saman Yasin thought he was leaving prison. It was 5 a.m. and the guards had just told him to pack up his belongings. But the next thing he knew, he was blindfolded with a noose around his neck. “I could tell that they had brought in […]
Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire

Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire


March 28, 2025
The Israeli military struck southern Beirut on Friday for the first time since November, after Israel said that two projectiles had been fired from Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it “struck a terrorist infrastructure site used to store UAVs by Hezbollah’s Aerial Unit (127) in the area of Dahieh, a key Hezbollah terrorist […]
Unveiling Market Trends: What’s Triggering a Midweek Bearish Shift?

Unveiling Market Trends: What’s Triggering a Midweek Bearish Shift?


March 28, 2025
Wednesday’s stock market price action revealed a caution sign, and with it, any hope that rose from Monday’s price action just got buried. The Tech sector sold off, with the Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) falling over 2%. The chart of $COMPQ indicated hesitation. Of the three broader indexes, it was the one that didn’t cross above […]
Performance Profile Paints Different Pictures for Commodity and Equity ETFs

Performance Profile Paints Different Pictures for Commodity and Equity ETFs


March 28, 2025
The performance profile for 2025 says a lot about the state of the market. Commodity-related ETFs are leading, non-cyclical equity ETFs are holding up the best and cyclical names are performing the worst. Clearly, this is not a positive picture for the stock market. This report will show how to interpret the performance profile and […]
Cizzle Brands Adds to its Presence in Ontario with Placements of CWENCH Hydration in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy

Cizzle Brands Adds to its Presence in Ontario with Placements of CWENCH Hydration in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy


March 28, 2025
The availability of CWENCH Hydration in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy, both of which are leading retailers in Ontario, will further enhance visibility and availability of the product as its market share continues to increase. Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) ( the ‘Company’ or ‘Cizzle Brands’) , is pleased to […]
ION Announces US$13.5M Joint Venture on Urgakh Naran, Corporate Updates and Update on Rare Earths Transaction

ION Announces US$13.5M Joint Venture on Urgakh Naran, Corporate Updates and Update on Rare Earths Transaction


March 28, 2025
Lithium ION Energy Limited (TSXV: ION) (FSE: ZA4) (‘ION’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to share that it has entered into a binding Joint Venture Agreement with SureFQ Ltd. (‘SureFQ’) for the advancement of the Urgakh Naran project in Mongolia, in which ION will continue to hold a 20% free carried interest through to commercial […]
Stardust Power Announces Year End 2024 Financial Results

Stardust Power Announces Year End 2024 Financial Results


March 28, 2025
Stardust Power Inc. (‘Stardust Power’ or the ‘Company’) (Nasdaq: SDST), an American developer of battery-grade lithium products, today announced its results for the year ended December 31, 2024. Full Year Business Highlights Operational highlights for the full year 2024 include: Listing on the Nasdaq: Completion of the Business Combination and subsequent listing on the Nasdaq […]
Trading Halt

Trading Halt


March 28, 2025
Inca Minerals (ICG:AU) has announced Trading Halt Download the PDF here. This post appeared first on investingnews.com
Second Amendment to Black Mountain Purchase Option

Second Amendment to Black Mountain Purchase Option


March 28, 2025
Chariot Corporation (CC9:AU) has announced Second Amendment to Black Mountain Purchase Option Download the PDF here. This post appeared first on investingnews.com
Joe Cavatoni: Gold Shining, Risk Assets Under Pressure — What’s Next?

Joe Cavatoni: Gold Shining, Risk Assets Under Pressure — What’s Next?


March 28, 2025
Gold has seen rapid price gains in 2025 — is its move past US$3,000 per ounce sustainable? Joe Cavatoni, senior market strategist, Americas, at the World Gold Council, said although the metal’s ascent has been quick, it’s underpinned by strong fundamentals. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned […]