Gold hits record, stocks slip as Trump fuels Fed fears
Bullion hit another record Tuesday while the dollar steadied and equities mostly fell as Donald Trump’s latest salvo against Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell added fuel to fears… © Japan Today
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The soldier selling Africa false hope, By Umar Farouk Bala
Captain Ibrahim Traoré What Traoré is selling is not a radical reimagining of governance. It is an age-old authoritarian tactic: discredit democracy, invoke national pride, and suppress dissent — all while consolidating power… Since assuming power through a 2022 coup, Traoré has suspended political parties, cracked down on the press, and muzzled civil society organisations….
A symbol of hope, peace, and compassion in an increasingly divided world – Christian Association of Nigeria mourns Pope Francis
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern States and the Abuja chapter, has joined the global Christian community in mourning the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. In a statement issued by its chairman, Rev. John Hayab, the news of the Pope’s death was described as a moment of profound grief for Catholics…
Blowing Smoke: Trump’s Energy Plan
Image by 열음 최. The administration of Donald Trump is making an unbridled push to block renewable energy projects—including last week halting the placement of 54 wind turbines in the ocean south of Long Island, New York—and is pushing fossil fuels, among them coal. The burning of fossil fuels is the leading cause of climate…
Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s purse stolen at DC restaurant, officials say
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen at a Washington, DC restaurant Sunday night, according to department officials. The department in an email said Noem had money in her purse to buy gifts for her children and grandchildren and to pay for Easter dinner and other activities. The department in an email didn’t specify…