Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia as Trump fumes over stalled Ukraine peace talks
White House envoy Steve Witkoff was in Russia on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin after peace talks with Ukraine stalled out in recent weeks, ‘frustrating’ President Donald Trump. ‘This is another step in the negotiating process towards a ceasefire,’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said of the meeting. ‘I think the…
Trump feels in ‘good shape,’ after physical, says he got ‘every question right’ on cognitive test
President Trump said on Friday that the first physical examination of his second term went well, and overall he feels he’s in ‘very good shape.’ The president told reporters on board Air Force One while en route to his home in West Palm Beach Friday evening that the yearly presidential physical at Walter Reed Medical…
Crypto Market Recap: Bitcoin Stages a Comeback as Tariff Negotiations Continue
Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (April 9) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Bitcoin and Ethereum price update At the time of this writing, Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$82,060.13 and up 7.2 percent in 24 hours. The day’s range has seen a low of US$76,842.48 and a high of US$82,665.31….
Canadian Election Candidates Unveil Plans to Fast Track Mining and Energy Projects
With Canada’s energy and critical minerals sectors at a crossroads, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul the country’s resource project approvals process, fast tracking 10 major projects and pledging over US$1 billion in funding to open up Ontario’s mineral-rich Ring of Fire region. At a Monday (April 7) press…
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink to step down amid high-stakes war diplomacy
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is stepping down, the State Department confirmed Thursday, as the Trump administration ramps up its efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Tammy Bruce, a State Department spokesperson, said Brink would be leaving her role, though she didn’t give a specific departure date. The news comes…
General who helped Trump decimate ISIS terrorists in first term confirmed as Joint Chiefs chairman
The Senate has voted to confirm the general who told President Donald Trump that ISIS could be eradicated ‘very quickly’ with loosened rules of engagement during his first term to the role of chairman of the Joint Chiefs. The vote came in the wee hours of Friday morning after Democrats rejected a GOP attempt to…
Q1 2025 Global PC Shipments Surge on Tariff Fears
Global PC shipments rose 9.4% in Q1 2025, totaling 62.7 million units. This spike was driven by fears of new U.S. tariffs. Companies rushed deliveries to avoid increased costs. Why Global PC Shipments Jumped Many manufacturers increased their shipments to the U.S. in early 2025. They feared higher import taxes due to potential tariffs. By…
Bitcoin Price Dip Below $80K Amid Trade Tariff Fears
As of April 9, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $77,766, marking a significant drop from its January peak of over $109,000. This Bitcoin price dip highlights the heightened volatility in the cryptocurrency market, influenced by growing geopolitical tensions and recent tariff announcements. Bitcoin Volatility: A Reflection of Global Uncertainty Bitcoin price dip have…
Silver Price Update: Q1 2025 in Review
Gold may be grabbing headlines with record-breaking highs in 2025, but silver is quietly making its own impressive climb, rising 17 percent since the start of the year. Long supported by industrial demand, the silver market is also benefiting from its reputation as a safe-haven asset. However, mounting economic uncertainty has rattled investors in recent…
Appointment of CEO and Director
CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL, Frankfurt:T2N), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ignacio Mehech, former Country Manager of Albemarle in Chile, as the Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’) and director of CleanTech Lithium. Click link to watch interview with Ignacio Mehech: https://youtu.be/4iMx2vIZw9g Highlights: ·…