Gold looks 'very vulnerable' to a setback, veteran advisor says, after prices hit record high
Gold prices on Monday extended their record-breaking run, notching another all-time high amid robust U.S. economic data and elevated geopolitical tensions.
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Putin replaces Russia's defense minister with civilian economist in unexpected move
Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defense minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying to better utilize the defense budget and harness greater innovation to win in Ukraine.
Monday Briefing: Russia Pushes Into Northern Ukraine
In the past three days, Russian troops have poured across Ukraine’s northeastern border. They have taken more square miles per day than at almost any other point in the war — save the very beginning — and are moving near Kharkiv.
As China flexes muscle, German Navy sails to Asia to reassure allies
WILHELMSHAVEN, Germany -- A German frigate and combat supply ship set sail from Europe to Asia this week in a show of support for allies facing China's "aggressive behavior," with the defense minister not ruling out the prospect of the vessels passing through the Taiwan Strait.
Russian Forces Push Deeper Into Northern Ukraine
Russian forces continued their advance across northeastern Ukraine on Sunday, seizing a number of small settlements along the border and forcing Ukrainian troops to retreat from some positions, according to the Russian and Ukrainian militaries, as well as aid workers.
Modi’s West-leaning gambit risks making India a victim of its own cleverness
The Modi administration’s diplomatic performance can be largely credited to the acumen of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who has lavished praise on Modi’s strategic vision and been forthright in defending Indian policies, even while strategically aligning with the US-led bloc.
Russia takes five villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, defense ministry says
Russia said on Saturday that its forces had taken five border villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, where Russia launched an offensive on Friday, exploiting its increasing advantage on the battlefields of eastern Ukraine.
Biden’s waffling war stances miffing allies, losing votes
Trapped in a Gaza war predicament between the irreconcilable goals of Israel and Hamas, US President Joe Biden has taken a whiplash approach of trying to please one side on one day and the other the next.
U.S. weighs sanctions on Chinese banks over Russia military support
VIENNA/WASHINGTON -- The U.S. is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese financial institutions believed to be helping Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, in a bid to clamp down on what it sees as a lifeline for Russian military production.