Nobel Foundation Says Prize Can’t Be Passed On to Others After Trump–Machado Meeting

The Nobel Foundation said the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred after a Venezuelan opposition leader gifted her award to President Trump.

Gold Hits Record Above $4,600 as Geopolitical Risks and Fed Independence Fears Mount

Investors rushed into gold as rising geopolitical risks and renewed doubts about Federal Reserve independence rattled markets and weakened the dollar.
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US Rings in New Year as the World Welcomes 2026

As Dec. 31 changed over to Jan. 1, thousands of guests in Times Square—and a billion people around the globe—watched the annual ball drop in NYC.

Silver Slides 6 Percent After Elon Musk’s Remarks on Chinese Export Restrictions

Silver prices fell 6% at the start of the holiday-shortened week, days after Elon Musk commented on China’s planned 2026 export restrictions.

India Urges Caution When Traveling in China After Citizen Detained in Shanghai Airport

India warned its citizens to be cautious in China after a passenger was detained by Chinese border officers at Shanghai airport last month.

COP30 Comes Amid Rising Skepticism, Falling Donations

COP30 in Brazil is hot, crowded, and chaotic, drawing big attendance even as rising skepticism challenges claims of an urgent climate emergency.

G7 Nations Concerned With China’s Military, Nuclear Buildup

G7 nations voiced concern over China’s rapid nuclear buildup, urging greater transparency to support its stated commitment to regional stability.

G7 Diplomats Meet in Canada for Talks Focused on Ukraine, Middle East

G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada on Nov. 12 to address global crises, including the Ukraine war and a potential Gaza cease-fire agreement.