Dirty Gold
A Times investigation shows how the U.S. and Canadian mints ended up buying gold that came from a Colombian drug cartel. Source link
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Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States. Source link
The E.P.A.’s Lost Science
The agency’s prestigious research office is being dismantled by the Trump administration, a plan to dam the Bering Strait and more climate news. Source link
US to put Donald Trump’s face on passports
State department’s move is latest effort to impose president’s image and signature on national symbols Source link
US ambassador to Ukraine to leave over differences with Trump
Julie Davis frustrated with president’s lack of support for Kyiv, say people familiar with the matter Source link
Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.
Iran’s embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland’ campaign. Source link
Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil. Source link
Trump steps up White House ballroom campaign after shooting
Republican supporters call for $400mn structure to be funded with public money as a national security priority Source link
Ackman expected to raise half of top target in second IPO push
Listing for Pershing Square USA set to bring in about $5bn after setting range as high as $10bn Source link
Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course. Source link