Month: January,2026

Venezuela releases multiple American citizens from prison following military operation

Venezuela releases multiple American citizens from prison following military operation


January 14, 2026
The interim government in Venezuela has released at least four U.S. citizens who were imprisoned under President Nicolás Maduro’s regime, Fox News confirmed. The release marks the first known release of Americans in the South American country since the U.S. military completed an operation to capture authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing […]
South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: ‘Self-coup’

South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: ‘Self-coup’


January 14, 2026
A South Korean court heard arguments Tuesday seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as prosecutors accused the ousted leader of orchestrating a rebellion through his controversial martial law declaration in December 2024. Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk asked the Seoul Central District Court to impose the sentence, arguing that Yoon’s actions amounted […]
Trump signals long road ahead in Venezuela in his boldest interventionist move yet

Trump signals long road ahead in Venezuela in his boldest interventionist move yet


January 14, 2026
President Donald Trump is setting the stage for the U.S. to be involved in overseeing Venezuela for a significant period of time, after conducting strikes and capturing dictator Nicolás Maduro and labeling himself ‘acting’ president of Venezuela.  The move marks his boldest interventionist move yet — a foreign policy approach by which one country intervenes […]
Hillary Clinton expected to defy Epstein probe subpoena, risking criminal charges

Hillary Clinton expected to defy Epstein probe subpoena, risking criminal charges


January 14, 2026
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was subpoenaed to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, but she’s expected to ignore the order, potentially risking criminal charges. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to be deposed behind closed doors at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, and it appears the GOP-led committee will move forward with holding the […]
Rand Paul says GOP colleagues ‘don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats’: They ‘say they’re pro-life’

Rand Paul says GOP colleagues ‘don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats’: They ‘say they’re pro-life’


January 14, 2026
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., accused his ‘pro-life’ Republican colleagues of not caring about the people killed in boat strikes near Venezuela who the Trump administration, without providing evidence, claims were trafficking fentanyl. During an appearance on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ released on Tuesday, Paul said GOP lawmakers ‘don’t give a s‑‑-‘ about the people who […]
New MAGA coalition led by Sean Spicer targets voting demographic that will be crucial in 2026 midterms

New MAGA coalition led by Sean Spicer targets voting demographic that will be crucial in 2026 midterms


January 14, 2026
A new pro-Trump initiative aimed at fighting for the nation’s seniors is being launched by former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, who believes delivering for seniors will be key for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms. In a video accompanying the launch of the new Seniors Matter For America (SMFA) initiative this week, it […]
What the alleged ‘sonic weapon’ used in Venezuela may actually have been

What the alleged ‘sonic weapon’ used in Venezuela may actually have been


January 14, 2026
Claims that a mysterious ‘sonic weapon’ was used in Venezuela have fueled speculation about exotic U.S. military technology and its potential effects on the human body. One eyewitness account from a Venezuelan guard, shared on social media by White Hosue press secretary Karoline Leavitt, claimed the weapon brought Venezuelan and Cuban security forces to their […]
Dem senators ripped for reversing Venezuela stance after Trump captured Maduro: ‘Politics at its worst’

Dem senators ripped for reversing Venezuela stance after Trump captured Maduro: ‘Politics at its worst’


January 14, 2026
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has been criticized over her shifting stance on Venezuela and its fallen president Nicolás Maduro after she supported military action to take out Maduro and ‘delegitimizing’ the Venezuelan government in 2019, but condemned the Trump administration for trying ‘to ‘run’ another country.’ In 2019, when running for president, Klobuchar advocated for […]
Brixton Metals: Diversified Exposure to Copper, Gold and Silver Projects in North America

Brixton Metals: Diversified Exposure to Copper, Gold and Silver Projects in North America


January 13, 2026
Brixton Metals (TSXV:BBB,OTCQB:BBBXF,FRA:8BX1) is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery and development of copper, gold, silver, and critical minerals across North America. Its flagship Thorn Project in British Columbia is a large, district-scale property hosting multiple high-priority porphyry and epithermal targets. Beyond Thorn, Brixton Metals is advancing non-core assets through strategic partnerships […]
What Was the Highest Price for Silver?

What Was the Highest Price for Silver?


January 13, 2026
Like its sister metal gold, silver has been attracting renewed attention as a safe-haven asset. Although silver continues to exhibit its hallmark volatility, a silver bull market is well underway in 2025. Experts are optimistic about the future, and as the silver price’s momentum continues in 2025, investors are looking for price forecasts and asking, […]
10 Biggest Cannabis Stocks in the US and Canada in 2026

10 Biggest Cannabis Stocks in the US and Canada in 2026


January 13, 2026
After a year of stop‑start policy signals, the US cannabis market ended 2025 with a new wave of attention as US President Donald Trump moved to accelerate federal cannabis rescheduling efforts. His December executive order directing the attorney general to complete the process of shifting marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III has energized the […]
Questcorp and Riverside Make New Gold Discovery in Initial Drill Results from Luis Hill and Famosa Targets at Union Project, Sonora, Mexico

Questcorp and Riverside Make New Gold Discovery in Initial Drill Results from Luis Hill and Famosa Targets at Union Project, Sonora, Mexico


January 13, 2026
Questcorp Mining Inc. (CSE: QQQ,OTC:QQCMF) (OTCQB: QQCMF) (FSE: D910) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Questcorp’) along with its partner Riverside Resources Inc. (TSXV: RRI) (OTCQB: RVSDF) (FSE: 5YY0) (‘Riverside’), is pleased to announce a new discovery of potential Carlin-like gold mineralization at the Luis Hill target within the La Union Project in Sonora, Mexico. Initial drilling in […]
Rare Earths Market Forecast: Top Trends for Rare Earths in 2026

Rare Earths Market Forecast: Top Trends for Rare Earths in 2026


January 13, 2026
Aided by rising demand for permanent magnets, the rare earths market entered 2025 on firmer footing, with prices and investor sentiment trending higher. That early optimism, however, was quickly overtaken by mounting geopolitical risk as US-China trade tensions returned rare earths to the center of global supply chain concerns. Through the first quarter, uncertainty around […]
Pentagon Deal Seeks to Create First Large-scale US Gallium Facility

Pentagon Deal Seeks to Create First Large-scale US Gallium Facility


January 13, 2026
The Trump administration is considering a direct equity stake in a Louisiana-based refinery to establish what officials say would become the only large-scale producer of gallium in the US. The Department of Defense is set to invest US$150 million in preferred equity in Atlantic Alumina, known as ATALCO, as part of a strategic partnership with […]
Doug Casey: Gold, Silver, Uranium, Oil/Gas — My Focus in 2026

Doug Casey: Gold, Silver, Uranium, Oil/Gas — My Focus in 2026


January 13, 2026
Doug Casey of InternationalMan.com and the podcast Doug Casey’s Take shares his thoughts on gold, silver and more heading into the new year. Casey, who is also a best-selling author, sees higher prices for both precious metals ahead. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article. […]