World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has urged nations to remain calm and avoid escalating trade tensions through retaliatory tariffs. Speaking during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Okonjo-Iweala cautioned against the dangers of a tit-for-tat trade war, warning that such actions could have devastating consequences for the global…
Oil prices slipped to their lowest levels in a week on Wednesday as markets weighed the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on global economic growth and energy demand. Brent crude futures fell by $0.29 (0.4%) to settle at $79.00 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped $0.39 (0.5%)…
U.S. President Donald Trump has increased the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump hinted at introducing tougher economic measures against Russia if a peace agreement is not reached soon. His warning comes as the Republican leader continues to tout his ability to end the…
President Donald Trump on his first day in the office, introduced a series of controversial immigration measures, reigniting a fierce debate on the future of U.S. border security and immigration policy. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, announcing plans to send troops to the region and outlining…
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking a historic second term and an extraordinary political comeback. With one hand raised and the other placed on a Bible gifted by his mother, Trump took the solemn oath of office beneath the grand Rotunda of the US Capitol. This unique…
The first three Israeli hostages were released on Sunday under a long-awaited truce between Israel and Hamas, marking a significant breakthrough in the devastating conflict that has gripped the region for over 15 months. The three women—Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher—were handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza City before being transferred…
South Korea’s political turmoil reached a boiling point on Sunday as supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court following the extension of his detention. Yoon, the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, faces charges of insurrection and impeachment proceedings after a failed attempt to impose martial law. The Seoul Western…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning: a ceasefire scheduled to take effect in Gaza will not proceed unless Hamas delivers a list of hostages slated for release. The truce, originally set to begin at 6:30 AM GMT, has been delayed due to what Hamas described as “technical reasons.” In a statement…
A significant breakthrough has been reached in the ongoing Gaza conflict, with Egypt announcing a truce that will see Israel releasing over 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages. The agreement, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, marks a critical step toward de-escalation and is set to begin at 06:30 GMT…
Thousands of demonstrators in Washington, predominantly women, on Saturday gathered to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. The march, smaller in scale than the massive protests that marked Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, highlighted critical issues such as gender justice, bodily autonomy, democracy, and immigration. Protesters assembled at three kickoff locations near the White House,…
