The new global gold rush
After decades of being seen as a go-nowhere investment, investors are taking a shine to gold again.
Day: February 4, 2023
Commentary: Amid winter energy crisis, UK households decide between staying warm or saving money
A drastic increase in energy bills has caused many in the UK to think twice before switching on the heater this winter, says Jacky Leung.
Commentary: Let’s be big enough to accept this economic gift
With China’s reopening and an end in sight for interest rate hikes, the global economy might be past the worst, says Daniel Moss for Bloomberg Opinion.
Tweets On The Russia – Ukraine War
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 3 February 2023
Find out more about the UK government’s response: https://t.co/lWT8kTolVn
🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/8WJTfSaE0x
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) February 3, 2023
NEW: A Ukrainian intelligence official stated that #Putin ordered the Russian military to capture #Donetsk and #Luhansk oblasts by March 2023, supporting ISW’s most likely course of action assessment for a Russian offensive in eastern #Ukraine. Latest: https://t.co/KVnPz0GGlB pic.twitter.com/YHHq0WKAAQ
— ISW (@TheStudyofWar) February 3, 2023
#UPDATE The EU on Friday pledged to support Ukraine “every step of the way” in its quest for bloc membership as top officials gathered in Kyiv for a highly symbolic summit ▶️ https://t.co/51mjWuiVLx pic.twitter.com/Q2Y8VdKVdm
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 3, 2023
Top European Union officials are meeting in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of support for Ukraine as the country battles to counter Russia’s invasion and strives to join the EU as well as NATO. https://t.co/FcDSsHa2yX
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 3, 2023
“The fact that we are here [in Ukraine] speaks more than a thousand words.”
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said regarding EU leaders meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for a historic summit. pic.twitter.com/wgyySfcz6u
— DW News (@dwnews) February 3, 2023
Speaking at a town hall event, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explained why he is “one of the very few who talk to Putin on the phone” from time to time 👇pic.twitter.com/RCGs2gg4qr
— DW News (@dwnews) February 3, 2023
🤡🎪🇺🇸🇷🇺Former CIA director admitted that the US wants to overthrow the government in Russia
If Russia or China ex-director of intelligence services states such things that want to overthrow the US goverment,mainstream media will cry so much that entire Universe can hear them pic.twitter.com/bhQNCRrmmQ
— AZ 🛰🌏🌍🌎 (@AZgeopolitics) February 3, 2023
NATO urged Russia to respect the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty signed in 2010, and called on Moscow to allow the resumption of on-the-ground inspections of military sites. https://t.co/GQ9mFuKjVb
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 3, 2023
Wikipedia Blocked in Pakistan Over ‘Sacrilegious’ Content
Pakistan has blocked Wikipedia services in the South Asian nation after the platform failed to remove “sacrilegious” content. From a report: The action was taken because some of the content is still available on Wikipedia after the expiry of a 48-hour …
U.S. rocket artillery for Ukraine will double its explosive reach
Ukraine will receive ground-launched, small diameter bombs, which have a range of roughly 95 miles.
Prosecutors likened Trump to mob boss and had to prove he wasn’t insane – book
Mark Pomerantz, who was on New York team investigating tax affairs, reportedly compares ex-president to John GottiNew York prosecutors building a case against Donald Trump for allegedly lying about his wealth for tax purposes had to show the former pre…
Who is attending this year’s State of the Union address?
Joe Biden’s speech promises to fire starting pistol on 2024 presidential race
AP source: Alabama hiring Notre Dame OC Tommy Rees
Alabama is hiring Notre Dame assistant coach Tommy Rees to be its offensive coordinator.
U.S.’ New $2.2 Billion Weapons Deal For Ukraine Includes Plans To Send Longer-Range Bombs
The U.S. has approved a new $2.2 billion weapons aid package for Ukraine, which includes plans to supply Kyiv with Boeing [BA]-built Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB) The latest security assistance package is split between $425 million in w…