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MADURO BRANDISHES SWORD, VOWS TO DEFY ANY U.S. MOVE TO OUST HIM Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro raised a sword before thousands in Caracas, pledging to resist what he called U.S. “imperialist aggression.” Wearing fatigues, Maduro warned that “failure is not an option” as tensions rise with Trump’s administration. Washington has carried out lethal strikes on …
The recent market turbulence highlights the dual nature of leverage, capable of amplifying both gains and losses. With a staggering 88% of futures SPX positions now in the red, the potential for further downside moves looms large, particularly if the selling pressure persists. As futures markets show signs of stabilization early this morning, the market’s …
SINGAPORE: A man who posted a video of himself slicing a bottle with a samurai sword was charged in court on Monday (Oct 30) after someone lodged a police report. Joel Ezekiel, a 49-year-old Singaporean, was handed one charge of possessing a knuckle duster without lawful purpose. Ezekiel was remanded and appeared in court via video-link, draped …
