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“We Heard the Call, We Came Running”: Trump’s NATO Troop Remarks Have Shaken Allied Veterans. AI-Generated.
When former U.S. President Donald Trump questioned America’s commitment to defending NATO allies who fail to meet defense spending targets, the remarks reverberated far beyond diplomatic circles. For many allied veterans—men and women who once answered the call to fight alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other missions—the comments landed as a personal blow. “We heard the call, we came running,” said one European veteran. “Now it feels like our sacrifice is being weighed against a spreadsheet.”
By Salaar Jamaliabout 3 hours ago in Serve
Saudi Arabia Suspends 1,800 Umrah Travel Agencies Due to Poor Performance. AI-Generated.
In an unprecedented regulatory move, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended contracts with 1,800 foreign travel agencies involved in organizing Umrah pilgrimages, citing poor performance and non-compliance with service quality standards. The decision, announced in early February 2026, marks one of the most significant actions taken by Saudi authorities in recent years to overhaul and strengthen oversight of travel operators serving millions of pilgrims from around the world.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 3 hours ago in The Swamp
Gold Dives and Silver Crashes, Extending Sell-Off in Precious Metals After Historic Plunge. AI-Generated.
The precious metals market is undergoing one of its most dramatic reversals in decades as gold dives and silver crashes, extending a brutal sell-off that began after a historic plunge. Once seen as the ultimate safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty, both metals have suffered sharp losses, rattling investors and forcing a rethink of bullish assumptions that dominated markets only weeks ago.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 3 hours ago in The Swamp
Dubai to Launch World’s First Street Made of Gold. AI-Generated.
Dubai, the gleaming metropolis known for its extravagant developments and record‑breaking architectural feats, is adding yet another world first to its trophy list: a street constructed using gold. This futuristic concept is set to become a defining feature of the newly inaugurated Dubai Gold District—a purpose‑built hub for the gold and jewellery trade.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 4 hours ago in The Swamp
Wheeling: Power Division Approves Annual Auction Quantum for 800MW in 5 Years. AI-Generated.
In a significant development for Pakistan’s energy sector, the Power Division has approved the annual auction quantum for 800 megawatts (MW) of electricity over the next five years, under the government’s wheeling policy. This initiative is designed to allow private power producers to supply electricity directly to consumers through the national grid, promoting efficiency, competition, and investment in the country’s power infrastructure.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 4 hours ago in Beat
Tonight's Snow Moon is a Last Chance to See a High Moon of Winter: 6 Reasons You Should Catch It. AI-Generated.
As winter reaches its peak, the night sky is preparing to treat stargazers to a spectacular show. Tonight, the Snow Moon—the full moon of February—will rise in all its frosty glory. For skywatchers, this isn’t just any full moon. It’s one of the highest full moons of the winter season, making it a unique celestial event you won’t want to miss. Here are six compelling reasons why tonight’s Snow Moon deserves your attention.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 4 hours ago in Beat
Peru to Invest $7.6 Billion to Continue Critical Minerals Extraction. AI-Generated.
A Major Investment in Strategic Minerals Peru is embarking on a bold expansion of its mining industry with plans to invest nearly $7.6 billion in critical minerals extraction projects this year. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, is designed to consolidate growth in one of the nation’s most important economic sectors and ensure Peru’s position as a key supplier of minerals essential to the global energy transition and industrial supply chains.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 4 hours ago in Journal
China’s Weak 2026 Start Bolsters Case for Early Policy Easing
Economic Slowdown Marks Start of 2026 China’s economic data for the first month of 2026 points to a weaker-than-expected start, raising concerns among analysts and policymakers alike. Industrial output growth, retail sales, and fixed-asset investment all missed forecasts, signaling that the world’s second-largest economy may be facing headwinds as it emerges from the post-COVID recovery phase.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 4 hours ago in Journal
Dollar Steady After Friday Rally as Investors Weigh a Warsh-Led Fed, Commodity-Linked Currencies Soft. AI-Generated.
The U.S. dollar remained steady at the start of this week following a sharp rally on Friday, as investors digested the prospect of a Federal Reserve led by former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh. Market participants are weighing how a Warsh-led Fed could influence monetary policy, particularly regarding interest rates and inflation management. At the same time, commodity-linked currencies such as the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, and New Zealand dollar continue to soften, reflecting ongoing weakness in metals and other raw materials.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 4 hours ago in Journal
Dollar Gains as Metals Slide Hurts Commodity Currencies. AI-Generated.
The U.S. dollar advanced this week as a combination of falling metal prices and investor caution put pressure on commodity-linked currencies. Metals such as gold and silver have recently experienced sharp declines, rattling markets that are closely tied to these resources. As a result, currencies from countries heavily dependent on commodity exports, such as the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, and New Zealand dollar, have come under strain, while the U.S. dollar benefited from safe-haven inflows.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 5 hours ago in The Swamp
SBP Reserves Edge Up to $16.1 Billion: Pakistan’s Economy on a Cautious Upswing. AI-Generated.
In a positive sign for Pakistan’s external financial position, the **foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) have edged up to approximately $16.1 billion as of mid‑January 2026. This marginal increase indicates incremental stabilization in foreign currency holdings amidst ongoing economic reforms, inflation control efforts and broader macroeconomic challenges facing the country.
By Salaar Jamaliabout 7 hours ago in The Swamp
