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Panama President Rules Out Talks With Trump Over Canal Threat

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, denying that China was interfering in its operation.

Russia Arrests Suspects In Plot To Assassinate Military Leaders After Killing Of Nuclear Officer
Russia's security service said four Russian citizens were recruited by Ukraine to carry out the assassinations
Trump Receives Massive 7-Figure Donations From Ford, Toyota
Automakers like General Motors, Toyota North America, and Ford have pledged $1 million contributions to president Donald Trump's inauguration.
Pharma Giant Warns Pills Critical For Organ Transplant Patients' To Survive May Be Completely Empty In Urgent Recall
Pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma announced two urgent recalls for vital immunosuppressive drugs, Prograf and Astagraf XL, that are used to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients.
Trump Poaches Another Florida Official To Serve In His Administration
President-elect Donald Trump poached another Florida official, this time Miami native and commissioner, Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as the ambassador to Panama.
Rogue AI, Real-Life Marvel 'Elementals': The Chilling 2025 Tech Predictions Of 'Living Nostradamus'
Athos Salomé, who claims to have predicted the COVID-19 disaster and even the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has once again spoken but this time, his predictions are more on his visions about technology in 2025.
Top 10 US States For Freelancers: Where Flexibility Meets High Pay
Find the US states with the highest average wages, the lowest taxes, and a booming gig economy that are ideal for freelancers. Find your perfect place by looking at the top 10 rankings.
Trump Slams Biden's Clemency Decision In Christmas Message To 'Radical Left Lunatics': 'GO TO HELL'
Donald Trump made some special mentions in a recent Christmas message shared online, including President Joe Biden and the people he recently granted clemency.
New Study Uncovers How Gold Makes Its Way To Earth's Surface And Into Human Hands
A specific type of sulfur that exists far underground under immense pressure and temperatures causes gold to be transferred to the surface

Mastercard Reveals What Americans Spent The Most On During The 2024 Holidays

More people ate at restaurants and shopped for clothes and jewelry, according to a seasonal report.

Economy in Focus

Asia Stocks Up As 'Santa Rally' Persists
Asia's stocks rose in thin Boxing Day trade on Thursday, extending a "Santa Rally" with key markets Hong Kong and Sydney still shut for the holidays.
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Biden Signs Spending Bill, Praises Rejection Of 'Accelerated Pathway' Republicans Wanted For A Tax Cut For Billionaires

War in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky Decries 'Inhumane' Russian Attack Targeting Energy Infrastructure On Christmas Day
Russian strikes against Ukraine's energy sector have left 1 million Ukrainians in a temporary state of rolling blackouts over the past days
Russian Ship Explodes And Sinks After Secret Mission To Syria
A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an explosion in the engine room, Russia's foreign ministry confirmed.
Luxury Western Goods Line Russian Stores, Three Years Into Sanctions
Despite a barrage of Western sanctions and swathes of brands quitting Russia after the Kremlin launched its Ukraine offensive, Moscow's most well-off shoppers are still spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury Western goods.
Poland Makes Weapons Training Mandatory For Schoolkids As Threat Of Russian Invasion Escalates
Poland has introduced mandatory firearm training and basic first aid for schoolchildren, as fears of Russian aggression loom over the country.

US Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Holiday Bloodbath In Four-Day $1.5 Billion Outflow Streak

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. bled over $1.5 billion over the course of four days, even on Christmas Eve, when $BTC and some top altcoins rallied to reap some gains amid the holiday festivities.

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