An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale jolted parts of the subcontinent on Saturday afternoon, with its epicentre located in Pakistan. Tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), adding to the growing concerns about the seismic sensitivity of the region. According to Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the Meteorological Department, the quake occurred at…
In a turbulent week for global markets, President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariff strategy, insisting it’s working for both the United States and the broader global economy — despite China ramping up its own tariffs on U.S. goods to a staggering 125%. The latest escalation has sent shockwaves through financial markets. Wall Street…
In a twist that’s bound to stir emotions across North London, Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Vinai Venkatesham, the former Arsenal chief executive, as their new CEO. The announcement came via the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, sending shockwaves through the football world — and particularly among the two rival fanbases. Venkatesham’s move echoes one…
In a historic moment for the commodities market, gold has surged to an all-time high of $3,200 per ounce, rewarding investors with outstanding returns and reaffirming its position as the ultimate safe-haven asset. This impressive rally, marked by a 20% price increase since the start of the year, comes amid rising global economic uncertainty —…
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute, Beijing announced on Friday that it would raise tariffs on American goods to a steep 125%. The move comes as a direct response to President Donald Trump’s recent decision to increase tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 145%, despite temporarily freezing other levies for…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has thrown its full support behind the Federal Executive Council’s recent decision to continue the implementation of the Naira-for-Crude policy—an initiative the association believes could mark a major turning point for the country’s energy landscape. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer,…
In a historic move for the digital asset space, President Donald Trump has officially signed into law a resolution overturning the IRS’s controversial DeFi Broker Rule—an action widely hailed as a major victory for the cryptocurrency industry and its supporters in Congress. The resolution, H.J.Res.25, spearheaded by Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio) and Sen. Ted Cruz…
European stock markets opened on a high note Friday, rounding off a volatile week that saw global equities whipsawed by mounting concerns over then-President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies. Investors breathed a cautious sigh of relief as major indices across the continent bounced back, building on momentum from Thursday’s sharp rebound. In early trading, Paris’s…
After months of swirling speculation and uncertainty, it’s finally official—Mohamed Salah has committed his future to Liverpool, signing a new two-year contract extension that will keep him at Anfield beyond the 2024-25 season. The Egyptian superstar, who has already etched his name into Liverpool’s history books, expressed his delight in continuing his journey with the…
In the midst of rising global trade tensions, Australia has firmly declined China’s proposal to form a united front against the United States’ escalating tariff regime. The offer came as Washington, under the Trump administration, introduced a 10% import tax on Australian goods and a staggering 125% tariff on Chinese products—marking a significant escalation in…
