What Do Commodity Complex Bulls and Garfield the Cat Have in Common to Start the Week? It was a rough start to the week for commodity complex bulls, due in large part the usual suspects. Barchart · Sep 28
Protesters in Winnie the Pooh costumes descend on DC for Xi visit Protesters in Winnie the Pooh outfits took to the streets of Washington, D.C. on Thursday to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping ’s official state visit . Demonstrators often don the costume at protests after the country banned the character following online posts comparing Pooh to Xi, saying he resembles the… The Independent UK · Sep 24
The AI battlefield: Europe embraces the ‘new normal’ Good morning. It’s Thursday, and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s agenda: exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) on Europe’s battlefield, keeping the international justice system accountable, and how to stop the world’s islands from sinking. Euronews · Sep 24
What Had Commodities Moving to Start the New Week? It didn't take long to figure out what sparked moves in the commodity complex Sunday night through Monday morning. All it took was a look at the calendar. Barchart · Sep 21
What Could the Fallout Be to the Fed's Rate Hike? How long will it be until Fed Chairman Warsh hears the words most are expecting, the one's his boss is known for, "You're fired"? Barchart · Sep 17
Tunisia accused of shutting down civil society through sweeping crackdown Tunisian authorities have intensified pressure on civil society through arrests, prosecutions, financial investigations and mass suspensions, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday – warning that the independent civic space created after the 2011 revolution has been all but shut down. Radio France Internationale · Sep 2
Colombian drug gangs recruiting children through social media to pilot explosive drones: Report Colombian drug gangs and rebel groups are increasingly recruiting children and training them for dangerous roles, including piloting drones loaded with explosives, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Monday. The Times of India · Aug 25
Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) said the circulation of social media content by armed groups "glorifies life in armed group ranks" and promotes "deceptive job offers." Since 2021, around 1,500 children have been recruited by armed groups, according to HRW. The Economic Times · Aug 24
Taliban free two UN staff members detained in Afghanistan UN says they are relieved their staffers are in good health and face no legal issues The Independent UK · Aug 21
Palestinian nurse shot and ambulance pelted with stones by Israeli settlers in West Bank, says aid group The World Health Organisations says the number of Israeli attacks on Palestinian healthcare workers in the West Bank rose more than fourfold in a month The Independent UK · Aug 20
Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
Russian strike in Mali last month killed eight civilians, including three children A Russian government-controlled aircraft killed eight civilians, including three children, in an airstrike on a village in central Mali last month, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday. The rights group accused the Russia-backed Africa Corps of carrying out the strike and urged Mali's military… The Times of India · Jul 31
Why small boat crossings to the UK and Europe are falling IN DEPTH: The number of small boat arrivals to the UK is down 42 per cent from the same period in 2025, at 12,214. Holly Bancroft reports The Independent UK · Jul 18
Ethiopia 'closely engaged' over citizens facing execution in Saudi Arabia Ethiopia says it's continuing "sustained diplomatic and consular efforts" to help dozens of its citizens facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, after an international rights group warned that at least 58 Ethiopian migrants are at imminent risk of execution. Radio France Internationale · Jul 14
Radio France Internationale · Jul 3 As Sahel states withdraw from ICC, NGOs warn of ‘impunity’ over war crimes Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have initiated a year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, a move human rights defenders say will leave victims of war crimes without access to justice.
Barchart · Jul 2 Which Version of "Independence Day" Will the Markets Choose Thursday? There is plenty for the markets to take in this last trading day of the week.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 1 Mali's war on civilians deepens as alliances shift, HRW says Human Rights Watch (HRW) says the army, allied militias and Islamist armed groups have all committed abuses with impunity since the attacks in northern Mali in April.
Barchart · Jun 30 Wheat Rallies on Bull Friendly USDA Report Data The wheat complex found some footing for the bulls, as all three exchanges were higher. Chicago SRW contracts were 1 3/4 to 11 1/4 cents higher across the board, led by the nearbys. KC HRW futures were up 10 to 11 ¼ at the close. MPLS spring wheat was 4...
Barchart · Jun 30 Wheat Rallying on Friendly USDA Report Data The wheat complex is trading with contracts higher across the three exchanges on Tuesday. Chicago SRW contracts are 10 to 11 cents higher so far at midday. July had 25 delivery notices on first notice day. KC HRW futures are 14 to 15 cents higher at midday. There were 443...
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24 Bahraini award to UK envoy shows ‘our diplomats are up for grabs’, says peer Rights activists call UK ambassador ‘morally compromised’ for accepting honour from Bahraini king in apparent breach of Foreign Office rules
Barchart · Jun 15 Will Winter Wheat Weakly Wilt Weekly? While the Krampus Countdown is still months away, HRW wheat has a different seasonal issue this summer.
The Guardian - US · Jun 14 Living in fear of a knock at the door: the Cubans being deported under Trump The US president has deported far more Cuban nationals during his second term than the entirety of his first
Barchart · Jun 11 Wheat Holding Firm as USDA Cuts Production The wheat complex is showing marginally mixed trade on Thursday, with the hard red contracts higher. Chicago SRW is the weak spot, with fractional Thursday losses. KC HRW futures are leading the way higher, up 1 to 3 3/4 cents. MPLS spring wheat contracts are up 1 to 3 cents...
Barchart · Jun 8 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices Need Alex Honnold to Save Them from the Cliffs of El Capitan Grains desperately need a hero. What could provide the fix?
Barchart · May 20 Were There Any Surprises in the Commodity Complex Pre-Dawn Wednesday? A look at markets and news headlines early Wednesday morning shows sometimes puzzle pieces don't necessarily fit the way we expect.