AUD/USD Gains Momentum as 20-Day EMA Signals Potential Breakout
The AUD/USD currency pair is showing signs of strength, with the 20-day exponential moving average at 0.6650 offering support for a potential upward move.
Conflicts & Security
El Mencho’s Fall in Tapalpa Ignites Mexico’s Cartel Inferno
In the misty highlands of Tapalpa, Mexican soldiers cornered and killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, the architect of Mexico's deadliest cartel. Hours later, Puerto Vallarta burned under a hail of retaliatory fire, stranding thousands and exposing the fragility of a narco-dependent paradise.
Iranian Students Protest Khamenei at Universities as Term Starts
Students at Iran's top universities launched protests against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday as the new academic term began. The demonstrations marked the traditional 40-day mourning ceremonies for those killed in last month's deadly anti-government unrest.
Security Forces Kill Third Terrorist in Kishtwar Operation Trashi-I
Indian Army troops, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF killed a third terrorist Sunday in the dense forests of Kishtwar district during Operation Trashi-I. The forces recovered the militant’s body and weapon after re-establishing contact around 11 a.m.
Russia Fires 50 Missiles at Ukraine, Prompting NATO Jet Scrambles
Russia launched nearly 50 missiles, including 22 ballistic ones, and 297 drones at Ukraine overnight Sunday, prompting NATO member Poland to scramble fighter jets and raise air defenses to their highest alert level. Eight people, including a child, were pulled alive from rubble in Kyiv suburbs as fires raged across multiple districts.
Germany Debates Nuclear Weapons Amid US Doubts
Germany faces growing calls for its own nuclear arsenal as doubts mount over U.S. security commitments. Bundeswehr and former officials push the idea at the Munich Security Conference, challenging decades of postwar restraint.
Trump Questions Iran’s Refusal to Capitulate Amid US Military Pressure
President Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not capitulated to U.S. military pressure aimed at forcing a nuclear deal, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. Witkoff shared the president's curiosity during a Fox News interview Saturday.
East Force Group Repels Ukrainian Attacks Near Pokrovsk
Russian assault units from the East force group pushed forward in five Donetsk villages over the past day while thwarting Ukrainian counterattacks and sabotage attempts. Troops destroyed a tank, armored vehicle and up to a company of enemy personnel in the clashes.
USS Gerald R. Ford Departs Caribbean After Maduro Capture
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has left the Caribbean after nearly three months, signaling a drawdown in the U.S. military presence tied to Operation Southern Spear. The ship's departure follows the January 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces.
Opinion: US Must Wage War on Iran or Face Bigger Conflict
The United States should launch sustained military action against Iran to stop its nuclear program, an op-ed argues, criticizing decades of inaction from the 1979 revolution to current protests. Limited strikes and sanctions have failed, the piece contends, leaving only war as a viable option to prevent a larger future conflict.
Iran Prepares Nuclear Counterproposal in 3 Days Amid Trump Strike Threat
Iran's foreign minister expects a draft counterproposal to the U.S. on their nuclear dispute within two or three days. President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering limited military strikes against Iran if no deal emerges soon.
Nayab Singh Saini Leads Haryana Assembly Tributes to Leaders and Martyrs
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini led the state assembly in passing obituary resolutions for prominent figures and soldiers killed in action. The session opened Monday with tributes to those who died since the last assembly meeting.
Russian Tanker Sea Horse Sails to Cuba with 200,000 Barrels of Fuel
A Russian tanker loaded with nearly 200,000 barrels of gasoil set sail for Cuba, challenging U.S. sanctions amid the island's worsening energy shortages. The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump vows stricter enforcement against Havana.
Canada Seeks Court Nod to Hide Evidence in Nijjar Killing Trial
Canada's Justice Department has asked the Federal Court to withhold sensitive national security evidence from the public in the trial over Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing. Lawyers for the Attorney General argue disclosure would harm international relations and national security.
SC State President Outlines Security Overhaul After Fatal Shooting
South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers detailed new security restrictions and increased patrols during an online meeting Thursday, days after a shooting killed two visitors and wounded a student at the Hugine Suites complex. He pledged accountability and transparency while announcing an $8 million funding request for upgrades.