A storm is brewing in Africa’s trade relations with the United States after President Donald Trump’s administration imposed steep tariffs on imports from several African nations. Among the hardest hit is the small kingdom of Lesotho, which now faces a 50% tariff— the highest imposed on any single country. Other nations, including Madagascar (47%), Mauritius…
In another legal setback for Donald Trump, the High Court in London has ordered the U.S. president to pay £625,000 ($741,000) in legal costs after his failed lawsuit against former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele. The case revolved around the controversial Steele dossier, a collection of explosive and unverified memos that alleged Trump had been…
In a bold response to President Donald Trump’s latest move on international trade, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a temporary halt to French investments in the United States. Speaking on Thursday at a high-level meeting with French businesses and government officials — including Prime Minister François Bayrou — Macron sharply criticized Trump’s newly…
Carlo Ancelotti, the esteemed Real Madrid coach and one of the most successful managers in football history, has wrapped up his tax fraud trial in Spain. Prosecutors are pushing for a prison sentence of four years and nine months, accusing the Italian coach of failing to declare over one million euros in income from image…
Nearly a week after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar, the death toll has climbed to 3,085, according to the country’s military-led government. Rescue teams continue to uncover more bodies, while thousands remain injured or missing. Official figures report 4,715 people injured and 341 still unaccounted for. However, with telecommunications down in many areas and rescue…
Global financial markets faced significant turmoil on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, primarily targeting China and the European Union. The move has raised fears of escalating trade tensions, sending shockwaves through stocks, commodities, and currencies. Despite the announcement coming after Wall Street’s regular trading hours, its immediate effects were evident…
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is preparing to step away from his role in the U.S. government under President Donald Trump. According to Politico, which cited three sources close to the situation, Musk and Trump have mutually agreed that the Tesla and SpaceX CEO will soon return to his business ventures. Over the past few months,…
Asian stock markets wavered on Wednesday, while gold—considered a safe-haven asset—remained near record highs. Investors worldwide are anxiously awaiting details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff plans, fearing an escalation in the ongoing global trade war. The White House is set to announce a fresh round of reciprocal tariffs at 2000 GMT, expected to…
After weeks of heavy losses, Asian markets staged a modest rebound on Tuesday. However, investor sentiment remains fragile as uncertainty looms over U.S. President Donald Trump’s impending tariff announcement. Gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, surged to another record high, reflecting the ongoing market jitters. Markets are bracing for what Trump has dubbed “Liberation Day” on…
MARA Holdings Inc. is making another aggressive move in the Bitcoin space, announcing plans to raise up to $2 billion through a stock offering to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. In a March 28 SEC filing, the Florida-based Bitcoin mining giant disclosed that it would collaborate with major investment firms to sell shares periodically under a…
