US and China to launch formal trade talks

Summary Small-cap gold miner Aguia Resources is advancing its Santa Barbara project in Colombia, with regular mining of 15 tonnes per day and plans to increase this to 50tpd by July, supported by processing upgrades and a new water pipeline. The company recently secured government approval for gold sales and completed a $3 million funding round, positioning itself for strong cash flow amid rising gold prices. Additionally, Aguia is set to commence a 25-hole diamond...

Pentagon says some 62 US soldiers injured at Gaza aid pierA Pentagon Inspector General report revealed that over 60 service members were injured during former President Joe Biden's floating aid pier operation in Gaza, significantly more than previously reported. The pier, announced in March 2024, aimed to deliver aid but faced operational challenges, being effective for only 20 days and costing $230 million. Although no deaths occurred, the report indicated that the military did not...

On Tuesday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly conducted business raids in Washington, D.C., prompting concerns from local officials and activists. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed alarm at the raids, noting they seemed to target non-criminals, while CASA's George Escobar revealed they had received specific warnings about the operations, which involved food businesses and delivery workers. The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington emphasized the critical role of immigrant workers in the local economy, urging policymakers...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: China has congratulated Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) on their victory in the recent 2025 General Election. China expressed its intent to strengthen relations and enhance cooperation. Other countries, including the US and regional neighbors, also congratulated Wong and the PAP, who secured 87 out of 97 seats and increased their vote share significantly. Full Article

Washington, DC – Jewish students at Columbia University assert their pro-Palestinian activism is aligned with their faith. On Tuesday, they met with Congress members, sharing their perspectives amid rising anti-Semitism narratives on campuses, particularly highlighted by the protests against Israel's actions in Gaza. Activists Tali Beckwith-Cohen and Carly Shaffer emphasized solidarity across communities, criticized the misrepresentation of their activism, and condemned the detention of fellow student Mahmoud Khalil, illustrating the intertwining of Jewish identity and...

Construction is underway for a new supervised inhalation center in Montreal, designed to also provide housing, a community center, and meals, while permitting the injection of hard drugs. Bill 103, introduced by Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant, empowers the Health Ministry to impose cleanliness and safety conditions on supervised consumption sites, with the potential for authorization to be revoked if these standards are not met. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to address public health concerns...