Mali’s PM fired after criticizing prolonged junta rule, state TV says

Mali’s PM fired after criticizing prolonged junta rule, state TV says


November 21, 2024
Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has been fired, state television ORTM said on Wednesday of the civilian who criticized the ruling junta’s failure to organize elections within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy. The military rulers, who seized power in successive coups in 2020 and 2021, had promised to hold elections in February but […]
US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages


November 21, 2024
The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, on the grounds it would not have secured the release of hostages. “We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages. Because, as this council […]
Analysis: US embassy’s temporary closure in Kyiv reflects a starkly escalating war in Ukraine

Analysis: US embassy’s temporary closure in Kyiv reflects a starkly escalating war in Ukraine


November 21, 2024
It is a very specific and high-profile warning, so you would expect the information behind it to have been quite precise. The US Embassy in Kyiv has not closed since it relocated during the opening months of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. But on Wednesday, it announced a one-day closure, citing “specific information of […]
Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time, say reports

Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time, say reports


November 21, 2024
Ukraine launched the British-French-made Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday, according to a Russian military blog and Reuters, a day after Ukraine fired US-made ATACMS missiles into Russia. Ukraine’s use of the UK-supplied missiles to hit Russian territory was confirmed to Reuters by an official on condition of […]
Australia tables bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines

Australia tables bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines


November 21, 2024
The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social media companies that breach a proposed ban on children under 16 from using their service. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced an amendment to the Online Safety Act in parliament on Thursday, which the government has pitched as “world-leading social media reform.” “The Albanese Government is […]
Indonesia to return death-row drug convict to Philippines after yearslong appeal for mercy

Indonesia to return death-row drug convict to Philippines after yearslong appeal for mercy


November 21, 2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that a deal has been reached for Indonesia to send home a Filipino death-row drug convict who was nearly executed by firing squad but got a reprieve due to years of pleadings from Manila. Marcos thanked Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and his government for granting a longstanding Philippine […]
‘It’s impossible to breathe’: Life in the world’s most polluted city

‘It’s impossible to breathe’: Life in the world’s most polluted city


November 21, 2024
Inside Delhi’s first ever clinic dedicated to pollution-related illnesses, Deepak Rajak struggles to catch his breath. The 64-year-old’s asthma has worsened in recent days, and his daughter rushed him to the clinic, anxious about his rapidly deteriorating health. “It’s impossible to breathe. I just came by bus, and I felt like I was suffocating,” he […]
John Prescott, former UK deputy prime minister, has died, his family says

John Prescott, former UK deputy prime minister, has died, his family says


November 21, 2024
John Prescott, a former British deputy prime minister in Tony Blair’s Labour government, has died, his family said on Thursday. Prescott, 86, died following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said in a post on X. He served as deputy prime minister from 1997 to 2007. Prescott was one of Blair’s most colourful ministers and […]
Australian backpacker dies as countries warn of suspected methanol poisonings in Laos

Australian backpacker dies as countries warn of suspected methanol poisonings in Laos


November 21, 2024
An Australian teenager has died and another is fighting for her life after drinking suspected tainted alcohol in Laos, as a growing list of countries warned of multiple poisonings linked to a tourist town in the Southeast Asian country. Jones’ death is the latest in a spate of suspected methanol poisonings of foreigners in Vang […]
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister


November 21, 2024
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas official, accusing them of war crimes during and after the October 7 attacks on Israel last year. In a statement on Thursday, the Netherlands-based court said it found “reasonable grounds” to believe […]
Sector Rotation Suggests Offense Over Defense

Sector Rotation Suggests Offense Over Defense


November 21, 2024
Institutional investors tend to focus heavily on relative strength; after all, this is essentially how they are evaluated in their performance as money managers! In this article, let’s review three ways to analyze relative strength and what these charts are telling us about sector rotation as we progress through Q4. Relative Strength Trends Show Clear […]
Be ALERT for Warning Signs – S&P 500 Downturn

Be ALERT for Warning Signs – S&P 500 Downturn


November 21, 2024
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe goes into detail on the S&P 500 ETF (SPY), sharing why using MACD and ADX together can be beneficial — especially in the current environment. He touches on Sentiment, Volatility and Momentum, pointing to reasons why we need to be on alert at this time for signs of a […]
Is the USD Setting Up for a Perfect Rally?

Is the USD Setting Up for a Perfect Rally?


November 21, 2024
After the election, things have hardly settled in the world. New developments in the Ukraine-Russian conflict and the Middle East are still volatile. Worst of all, I am in Redmond, WA this week, where last night’s storm caused a massive power outage in this region. Needless to say, producing electronic content is a challenge at […]
AppLovin’s 1,303% Rise: The Hidden Power of the SCTR Report

AppLovin’s 1,303% Rise: The Hidden Power of the SCTR Report


November 21, 2024
How do you find the next big stock before it gains the investing public’s attention? It’s tricky, but there are only two ways to spot a so-called “hot stock” before the social buzz. One is to scour financial reports and forum chatter to see what Wall Street insiders might be looking at before the general […]
British Columbia Creates New Ministries for Energy and Mining

British Columbia Creates New Ministries for Energy and Mining


November 21, 2024
British Columbia (BC) has introduced two new ministries designed to focus on advancing its goals for clean energy and critical mineral development. Premier David Eby announced on November 18 the restructuring of the former Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation, which will now be split into the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions […]