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Saudi Arabia Records Largest Budget Deficit Since 2020 Via The Cradle Saudi Arabia recorded its widest quarterly budget deficit in five years in the final three months of 2025, as lower crude oil prices weigh down the kingdom's finances, Bloomberg is reporting. Data released by the Saudi Ministry of Finance  shows the government posted a deficit of 94.9 billion riyals ($25.3 billion) in the fourth quarter, which brought the total shortfall for 2025 to nearly 276.6 billion riyals ($73.73 billion), more than double the previous year's 115.6 billion riyals ($30.82 billion) […]

Russia Faces Five Geostrategic Challenges As The Special Operation Enters Its Fifth Year Authored by Andrew Korybko, As it’s always done, Russia is expected to ensure its sovereignty, security, and thus its survival through the creative interplay between its political, military, intelligence, diplomatic, expert, and civil society communities. Russia’s special operation against NATO-backed Ukraine just entered its fifth year. The last three anniversaries were reflected upon here, here, and here, and keeping with tradition, the present piece will review what happened […]

Former Norway PM Attempts Suicide After Epstein-Linked Raid, Corruption Charges: Report Norway's former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized a week ago after a failed suicide attempt, days after he was charged with "gross corruption" after a police probe into his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, local outlet iNyheter reports.  Thorbjorn Jagland, a former prime minister of Norway, in Oslo February 12th.  Jagland, 75, who gave Barack Obama a Nobel peace price less than nine months into his presidency, was charged on February 12 after police […]

Chinese Defense Labs Exploit Nearly $1 Billion In US Research Funds, Report Says Authored by Dorothy Li via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Nearly $1 billion in U.S. federal research funds have been funneled into projects involving the Chinese regime’s defense laboratories that pose “critical risks” to America’s national security, according to a new study. Chinese missile launchers are seen during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2025. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images Nearly $1 billion in […]

Iran To Buy Chinese Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles As US Carriers Near As US carriers and warships mass in the Gulf and as the next round of Geneva talks are expected by week's end, Tehran appears to be quietly upgrading its ability to threaten maritime chokepoints. According to Reuters, Iran is in advanced negotiations with Beijing to purchase Chinese-made CM-302 anti-ship cruise missiles - which are supersonic weapons (projectiles which go faster than the speed of sound) designed to skim low over the water and evade naval defenses. via state media: CM-301/YJ-12 "The deal for […]

California Allocates $35 Million To Aid Illegal Immigrants Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has boosted support for illegal immigrants in response to the federal government’s escalated law enforcement and deportation operations under President Donald Trump. The new support includes $35 million in existing humanitarian funding for basic needs and legal aid. The money is in addition to $125 million already allocated for “free” immigration-related legal services, the governor’s office said in a statement. […]

Man Accidentally Hacks Himself A 7,000-Robot Army A software engineer in Spain had the surprise of his life when he found himself in control of thousands of robots in what was supposed to be a pet project. Sammy Azdoufal set out to customize his new Chinese-made DJI Romo robot vacuum, a high-end autonomous cleaner that comes with a price tag of $2,000 that maps homes, mops floors, and navigates obstacles with onboard sensors, according to Popular Science. Dissatisfied with the manufacturer's app, Azdoufal aimed to steer the device using a PlayStation 5 controller (like any […]

Your Gut Microbiome Could Affect Colon Cancer - What You Can Do Authored by Zena le Roux via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), “Supporting the gut microbiome can help reduce colorectal cancer risk and may even enhance prevention and treatment,” Sachin Aryal, gut microbiome researcher at the University of Toledo, told The Epoch Times. Rost9/Shutterstock The microbiome has been linked to many aspects of health and has been shown to also play a key role in colorectal cancer. The good news is that the microbiome is not fixed and that it can be influenced by everyday habits and […]

CIA Tells Iranians: 'We Want To Help You' - As US Bombers Loom The US Central Intelligence Agency has never been shy about letting it be known it is seeking to recruit informants from places like China, North Korea and Iran. The agency has in the recent past released messages in Mandarin, Korean, and Farsi. As a CIA spokesman once said during a prior recruitment effort, "We want to make sure individuals in other authoritarian regimes know that we're open for business." On Tuesday the CIA issued a special message once again for Iranians in particular, but now the timing is […]

Trump Talks Economy, Immigration, Taxes, And AI In State Of The Union Address Update (2320ET): While predicted to be '2 or 3 hours,' President Trump's State of the Union was just 109 minutes - though it was still the longest on record since at least 1964. Trump emphasized border security, energy production, and tax policies while throwing Democrats under the bus over the economy and unchecked illegal immigration. Trump declared the "Golden Age of America" and stated that the state of the union is "strong," tying themes to the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. Key […]

A Dozen US F-22 Stealth Jets Land In Israel As Iran Tensions Soar On Tuesday, TOI and other Israeli media featured some photos of American F-22 Raptors taking off from England's Royal Air Force Lakenheath, which were expected to then fly to southern Israel... Israel's public broadcaster KAN has reported that at least 12 US F-22 fighter jets landed at an Israeli air base in the south of the country, connected with the ongoing Pentagon build-up threatening anti-Tehran action. "Twelve US F-22 fighter jets landed this afternoon at one of the Israeli Air Force bases in the south […]

Anthropic Accuses DeepSeek, Other China-Based AI Firms Of Free-Riding Authored by Bill Pan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, accused three of China’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies of creating more than 24,000 fraudulent accounts to tap into its system and train their own models. The DeepSeek app on an iPhone screen in San Anselmo, Calif., on Jan. 27, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The three companies—DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax—allegedly used those accounts to send more than 16 million prompts to […]

"Anathema In The University Mission": Bari Weiss Canceled At UCLA Authored by Jonathan Turley, This week, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was supposed to give the UCLA Burkle Center’s annual Daniel Pearl Memorial guest lecture on “The Future of Journalism.” It was a wonderful opportunity for students to hear from one of the impactful voices in the media. However, they will not be able to do so after a successful cancel campaign supported by faculty members. The College Fix reports that roughly 11,000 people signed a petition demanding the university cancel the […]

Leftist Media Outraged After USA Olympic Hockey Team Goes Pro-MAGA Perhaps it's destiny - The last time the USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team won the gold in 1980 they had to first defeat the communist Soviet Union.  It was not the final game of the Olympics, it was the second to final game, but it was the only game that was treated as an epic battle of cultural and political ideals and not just a sports competition.  In 2026, the Team USA finally won again, this time against the increasingly communistic country of Canada.  Maybe this time around the global audience was not as […]

Watch: TDS-Riddled De Niro Sobs In Tears Over Trump Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Robert De Niro, the actor whose unhinged rants against President Trump have become a staple of leftist media, took his Trump Derangement Syndrome to new heights by bursting into tears during an MSNBC appearance. De Niro sobbed while discussing Trump’s alleged “division,” prompting host Nicolle Wallace to tear up as well in a display of peak propaganda. De Niro spluttered “You have to lift people up. You can’t divide people… this thing (Trump) they’re destroying, […]

Pope Allegedly Labels "Far Right" His Greatest Concern In Private Meeting Recent reports claim that in November of 2025 during a private meeting with Spanish Bishops, Pope Leo XIV asserted that the "rise of ultra-right ideology" was his greatest concern.  The comments allegedly came in response to widespread criticism of the church by conservatives against its weak response to militant LGBT ideology and its continuing defense of mass immigration.   The initial claims were published by the Spanish newspaper El País, known as a far-left platform.  The paper says it […]

Are Transfers Replacing Work For America' Poor? Authored by Tyler Turman via the American Institute for Economic Research, President John F. Kennedy once said, “We must find ways of returning far more of our dependent people to independence.” President Lyndon B. Johnson sought to meet that challenge by launching the War on Poverty in 1964, insisting that its purpose was not to make people “dependent on the generosity of others,” nor merely to “relieve the symptom of poverty,” but to “cure it and, above all, to prevent it.” Sixty years and some $20 trillion […]

US Surprisingly Abstains From UN Solidarity With Ukraine Vote On War Anniversary The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has voted in favor of a draft resolution reasserting support for "lasting peace" in Ukraine Tuesday, which marks four years since the 2022 Russian military entry into Ukraine. The resolution passed with 107 votes in favor, 12 against and 51 abstentions. Perhaps the most interesting aspect to the vote was that it was presented by Ukraine and co-sponsored by 46 countries - and though drafted by Kiev the United States did not vote in favor, but abstained alongside China. […]

Maryland Sues To Stop DHS From Converting Empty Warehouse Into ICE Facility Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Maryland sued the Trump administration Monday to prevent an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility from being built in the state. Work progresses on a new migrant detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility in the Florida Everglades on July 4, 2025. Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Anthony Brown, claims the Department of Homeland Security […]

Democrats Will Try Not To Act Like Children During Trump's State Of The Union Address President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, and according to reports, many seats will be empty. Earlier this month, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries gave his caucus its marching orders in a closed-door meeting: sit in the chamber with "silent defiance" or don’t attend.  "The two options that are in front of us in our House is to either attend with silent defiance or to not attend, and send a message to Donald Trump in that fashion," Jeffries […]

Michael Oliver, the man who is well known for his deadly accurate forecasts on stocks, bonds, and major markets, sent King World News a note warning a new bull market is about to be unleashed on the upside.

Cartel Problem Is 'Spilling Over To The United States': Texas Senator Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The cartel problem in Mexico has spilled over into the United States, harming Americans and requiring Washington to take action on the matter, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said in a Feb. 23 interview with Fox News. “[Mexicans are] very particular about their sovereignty. And I get that. But if they’re not able to take care of the problem, and it’s spilling over to the United States and killing American citizens, it’s our problem. And we need to do […]

PayPal Shares Jump Again After "Large Rival" Suitor Revealed As Stripe Update (1558ET): Bloomberg reports that payment processor Stripe has expressed interest in PayPal, a day after the outlet first reported that a "large rival" suitor was exploring a takeover of the payments platform. Bloomberg: STRIPE IS CONSIDERING AN ACQUISITION OF ALL OR PARTS OF PAYPAL STRIPE HAS EXPRESSED PRELIMINARY INTEREST: SOURCES Before the first Bloomberg report hit, PayPal shares in New York were at 2017 lows (with a market capitalization of around $37 billion) and were down more than […]

Iran Strikes Covert Missile Deal With Moscow In Backchannel Rearmament Iran is squarely in the Trump administration's crosshairs, and both Russia and China are to some degree coming to Tehran's aid with some significant arms deals meant to potentially stave off future attack. Most significantly, the Financial Times is reporting that Russia will supply the Iranians with thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles in a deal worth 500 million Euros. via ReutersIt's said to be part of a broader effort to rebuild Iran's air defenses, which were heavily destroyed and retarded […]

As government debt reaches record levels, gold and silver are emerging as critical hedges against inflation, currency devaluation, and declining confidence in sovereign financial systems. This article breaks down the key mechanisms linking national debt to precious metals prices, explores a decade of historical performance data, and provides actionable portfolio...

Judge In Kirk Murder Case Refuses To Disqualify Prosecutors Authored by Stacy Robinson via The Epoch Times, A judge ruled on Feb. 24 that a Utah deputy attorney general could continue prosecuting the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk. Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the accused shooter, had asked the judge in January to disqualify that member of the prosecution team—along with his entire office—after it was revealed that his daughter had been in the crowd when Kirk was killed. The young woman did not see the shooting, but texted “CHARLIE GOT SHOT” to a […]

Panama Seizes China-Linked Ports Amid Trump-Beijing Dispute Panama published a Supreme Court decision, issued in late January, that voided key port operations held by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. The Balboa and Cristobal terminals have become entangled in a legal dispute involving Washington and Beijing. The timing is important, as it comes about a month before President Trump's planned late-March trip to China. On Monday, the ruling authorized the Panama Maritime Authority to take over the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal, ending concessions held by Panama […]

Here is another gold record, yet another gold catalyst plus a massive short surprise!

Gold and silver prices in 2026 continue to outperform stocks. Gold is up 21% year-to-date, silver 25%, while the S&P 500 is flat. As AI volatility rises and inflation risks build, capital is rotating toward tangible assets and hard commodities.

For most Americans, something feels off.  You work harder. You earn more. Yet your money buys less.  Groceries. Insurance. Healthcare. Rent. Utilities.  It’s not your imagination. The U.S. dollar has been quietly losing purchasing power for over a century — and the system driving that decline is built on ever-expanding debt. ...

Michael Oliver, the man who is well known for his deadly accurate forecasts on stocks, bonds, and major markets, sent King World News a note warning this will be the biggest breakout of the gold bull market.

Here is a very important update as the price of gold surges above $5,200 and silver hits $87!

A court blocks Trump's tariff push, gold climbs, and two major banks raise their price targets — one as high as $8,000. Today's briefing breaks down what's driving the rally and why it matters.

Gold and silver rallied on Friday on fears that a US strike could unleash World War III.

COMEX gold prices drive the global market, but most investors don’t fully understand how. This guide explains how gold futures trading on COMEX sets the daily price of gold, why most contracts never result in physical delivery, and how “paper gold” can influence short-term volatility—even when physical demand remains strong.

Look at what offers a jaw-dropping 36x Upside vs The US Stock Market!

Gold is back above $5,000. Silver cleared $80. With a 172% three-year run and no signs of slowing, today's Daily News Nuggets breaks down what's driving the rally — and what markets may be missing.

When markets turn volatile, the difference between paper gold vs physical gold becomes critical. While ETFs, futures, and unallocated accounts offer convenient price exposure inside the financial system, physical gold provides direct ownership outside of it. Understanding counterparty risk, margin-driven volatility, and ownership structure helps investors choose the approach that...

Look at what is sending bank stocks plunging and gold prices higher.

Gold has officially posted a weekly all-time high above $5,000, signaling sustained momentum rather than short-term volatility. History shows that clusters of record weekly closes often occur during the strongest phases of a bull market. From the 1970s surge to today’s extended streak, past cycles suggest the most explosive gains...

The U.S. just added $1 trillion to the national debt this fiscal year — and the Fed can't agree on what to do next. From oil shocks to mining windfalls, here's what today's headlines mean for gold investors.

Friday's trading could be absolutely wild!

Here is a fascinating report that was just released illustrating the carnage from AI in global equity markets.

Selling gold and silver safely? Understanding where and how to sell is just as important as knowing when. This complete sellback guide explains your options, how live buyback pricing works, and how to ensure secure handling and fast payment whether your metals are stored at home or in a vault.

Gold is rebounding as the price of oil surges strongly. February 18 (King World News) – Email from King World News reader Robert E:  For some years I’ve followed king

Gold price support levels 2026 are holding after January’s 17% correction, with buyers defending the $4,600 zone. Silver remains volatile near resistance, while Washington’s new critical minerals price floor policy reinforces the strategic importance of hard assets.

Retail investors just poured a record $48 billion into U.S. stocks in 21 days — at all-time highs. History shows similar surges in optimism often occur near major market peaks, including 1999 and 2007. With household equity allocations at historic extremes, the bigger question isn’t just how high stocks can...

Gold dipped below $5,000 as revised jobs data raised fresh concerns about economic momentum. Goldman says this isn’t a commodity supercycle, yet some analysts see gold heading toward $6,000 in 2026. Meanwhile, Sweden reopens its euro debate as the global order shifts.

Margin hikes can dramatically increase gold and silver volatility — not because fundamentals change, but because leveraged traders are forced to unwind positions. When exchanges like the CME raise margin requirements, cascading liquidations can accelerate corrections and intensify price swings. Understanding how leverage works in futures markets — and how...

Discover how to strategically balance gold and silver in your investment portfolio. This comprehensive guide analyzes the gold-to-silver ratio, historical performance data, and risk-reward profiles to help smart investors optimize their precious metals allocation. Learn specific allocation strategies for conservative, moderate, and aggressive portfolios while understanding how industrial demand, inflation...

Gold steadies near $5,000 as inflation complicates the Fed’s next move. China’s retail demand surges, volatility rises, and miners expand exploration. Markets may be underestimating policy risk as rate-cut hopes face renewed pressure.

CME’s margin requirements silver hike played a central role in the dramatic collapse from $120 to the $70s in early 2026. After a historic rally fueled by leverage and speculation, the exchange raised margins from 15% to 18%, forcing traders to post more capital or liquidate positions. The result: cascading...

Markets brace for U.S. CPI data as gold reacts to strong jobs numbers, credit card debt hits a record $1.28 trillion, copper extends its rally, and new coal policy reshapes the energy outlook. Here’s what it means for inflation, rates, and metals.

Is a COMEX Silver Default in March really looming? With 400 million ounces of open interest and only 100 million ounces registered, headlines suggest a breaking point. But the math behind the panic misunderstands how futures delivery actually works. Here’s what investors need to know about open interest, delivery mechanics,...

The January jobs report showed stronger hiring, but sharp downward revisions reveal slowing momentum beneath the surface. As markets reassess rate-cut expectations, gold prices remain steady despite mixed economic signals.

Are gold and silver taxed differently? Many investors assume so — but the IRS treats them the same. Learn how gold and silver are taxed, what the collectibles classification means, how state sales taxes differ, and how IRAs can change the tax picture.

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  February 10th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor  Safe Haven Demand Powers Precious Metals Rally  Gold has climbed back above $5,000 an ounce, extending an extraordinary rally that has pushed prices to record levels. The move follows a highly volatile stretch that included the metal’s largest weekly sell-off in decades,...

Gold remains steady above $5,000 as the dollar weakens and investors position defensively ahead of crucial inflation and jobs data. Hedge funds are shorting U.S. stocks at record levels while China marks its 15th consecutive month of gold purchases—signaling a strategic shift in how markets view risk.

Liquidity isn't just about whether you can sell—it's about how fast, how cleanly, and at what cost. Gold and silver both trade globally, but they don't behave the same way when markets are stressed or timing matters. Gold maintains tight spreads and deep buyer networks even under pressure, while silver's...

Silver’s violent swings and rising margin requirements are rippling through precious metals markets. Asian gold demand is cooling short term, but analysts remain bullish on gold’s long-term outlook amid rising global risks.