Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged retaliation against Hamas following the release of what the group claimed were the bodies of four Israeli hostages. Among them were Kfir Bibas, an infant, and his four-year-old brother, Ariel, the youngest victims taken during Hamas’s brutal attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. In a highly publicized…
Thursday saw a sharp decline in global equity markets, while gold surged to near-record highs. Investors marked two key milestones: one month since Donald Trump returned to the White House and five years since COVID-19 first sent shockwaves through financial markets. Gold prices soared, inching close to the $3,000 per ounce mark as fears of…
Canadian stock futures dipped on Wednesday as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats and awaited the release of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes. The uncertainty surrounding trade policies and monetary decisions has heightened market caution, affecting global economic sentiment. As of 6:11 a.m. ET (11:11 GMT), futures linked to Canada’s…
Global tech powerhouse Microsoft has announced a $1 million initiative aimed at equipping one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years. This ambitious project was unveiled by Ola Williams, Microsoft’s Country Manager for Nigeria and Ghana, during the Microsoft AI Tour in Lagos on Wednesday. Expressing her enthusiasm for the…
After a turbulent spell in Saudi Arabia, Neymar has made his much-anticipated return to Santos, the club where his journey to football stardom began. The 33-year-old forward, who previously shone for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, rejoined his boyhood club in late January following a mutual contract termination with Al-Hilal, bringing an end to a disappointing…
In a fresh escalation of his trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on imported cars, along with similar or even higher duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump emphasized that these measures aim to counter unfair trade practices and encourage companies to shift…
The U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a shift in market sentiment on February 18, as net outflows took center stage. This downturn coincided with Bitcoin briefly dipping below the $95,000 mark, a move largely attributed to declining optimism regarding the potential establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) under a possible Trump administration….
Hamas has announced plans to release the remaining six living Israeli hostages under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, along with the bodies of four deceased captives. This comes as part of the fragile truce that took effect on January 19, following more than 15 months of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The…
In a bold move to expand global connectivity and fuel the development of artificial intelligence, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to install a massive undersea cable spanning five continents. The project, named “Waterworth,” will stretch over 50,000 kilometers (31,000 miles), linking the United States, South Africa, India, Brazil, and…
As Real Madrid prepares to face Manchester City in a high-stakes showdown, Carlo Ancelotti has responded to Pep Guardiola’s claim that his team has just a 1% chance of winning. Speaking ahead of the game, the Madrid boss shared his thoughts with a mix of confidence and respect. “Tomorrow, before the game, I’ll ask Pep…
