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[SINGAPORE] Investors’ appetite for gold bars and coins remained strong in the first quarter of 2025. At 2.5 tonnes, the demand was up 35 per cent year on year, the highest since records began by World Gold Council (WGC) in 2010. The gold investment demand in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand also grew steadily at double-digit year-on-year rates, according to the Q1 gold demand report released by WGC on Wednesday (Apr 30). Vietnam, however, saw the demand for gold bars and coins drop 15 per cent on the year to 12 tonnes of gold purchased. This was attributed to higher premiums…
In a significant display of solidarity, European allies have pledged a substantial €21 billion in fresh military support to Ukraine, underscoring their commitment to Kyiv during what they deem a “critical year” in the ongoing conflict. The announcement was made during a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels, where defense ministers convened to address Ukraine’s urgent needs for air defenses, missiles, and other vital military equipment.Germany leads the charge with a commitment of €11 billion over four years. This substantial contribution is complemented by a £450 million package from the UK and Norway, earmarked for radar…
Apr 22025 FriskaAi Unveils Free Version of its Innovative Nutrition Tool FriskaAi, a groundbreaking healthcare platform that leverages advanced AI and mobile technology to empower individuals to take control of their health journey in partnership with their physician, has launched a slimmed-down version of its Friska NutriAi platform revolutionizing nutrition and wellness through the power of AI. Available at no cost to consumers, this special version of Friska’s nutrition management tool provides personalized dietary guidance to enhance well-being, manage chronic diseases, and optimize health outcomes. “Good nutrition enhances productivity, learning, and emotional well-being, making it the cornerstone of a healthy…
Paul Pierce reacts to the Golden State Warriors’ gritty Game 4 win, highlighting Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green’s toughness and clutch play down the stretch.
HELENA, Mont. — Following Montana Republicans’ overwhelming dominance in the fall election, a group of GOP lawmakers kicked off the 2025 Legislature with an unexpected move: ceding power to Democrats.The minority took full advantage, remaking legislative committees and banding with a handful of moderate Republicans to thwart GOP leaders’ efforts to make Montana’s judicial system more partisan. Similar alliances bolstered Medicaid expansion, raised teacher pay and passed a state budget increase that includes investments in health care.The partnership seems to defy divisions between America’s two major political parties that have played out in Washington, D.C., and in many statehouses. But…
SASCHIZ, Romania — In a picturesque village in central Romania, 83-year-old Zoica Roth bemoans the lack of opportunities for young people and says she’s not convinced that an upcoming presidential election can help stem the desertion of the countryside.“I have two girls and two boys. I only see them once in the summer and once at Christmas because they’re all abroad,” she told The Associated Press in the courtyard of her farmstead in Saschiz, in Mures county. “The only solution is to leave … I miss them.”Anger toward Romania’s political establishment in recent years has fueled a surge in support…
Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It’s one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. Apple’s iPhone 17 series is getting very close to being ready for mass production. This strongly supports the accuracy of recent leaked images and rumors. The news comes from a credible report from DigiTimes (via MacRumors) stating that Apple has completed the Engineering Validation Testing (EVT) phase for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air models. In simpler terms, this means the designs are mostly…
At this time of year, it is surprising if you haven’t seen magazine ads, commercials, social media ads marketing a sunscreen you should buy to “protect you from the sun.” Unfortunately, the sunscreens that you are being influenced with are not products that are good for you to use. The focus of selling these products is that you need to lather them on or else you could get skin cancer. However, recent studies have found that sunscreens could be causing more harm than good. Vitamin D is essential for the body to function properly. The information and studies have revealed…
In the NFL, the bar is always rising. Each offseason, superstars reset the market, altering the salaries that the best players at each respective position expect to receive. The Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, the Browns’ Myles Garrett and the Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase are the latest to do so.This offseason, Barkley became the highest-paid running back of all time, agreeing to a two-year extension worth $41 million. A day later, Maxx Crosby not only became the highest-paid defensive player, but he also became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. He only held that title for a few days, however, until Garrett’s deal…
Why civil rights groups are concerned about equal protection under Trump – CBS News Watch CBS News The Department of Justice’s civil rights division under President Trump has made a seismic shift in enforcement of equal protection laws in employment, housing and education, leading to more than 100 lawyers resigning from the unit. Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, joins to discuss. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On