In a major shake-up within President Donald Trump’s second-term administration, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is stepping down from his White House post, just over 100 days into the role. The resignation follows continued fallout from a high-profile communications blunder now widely referred to as “Signalgate.” The controversy erupted in March when Waltz accidentally added…
Massive wildfires raging near Jerusalem have prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare a national emergency, warning that the flames could soon reach the outskirts of the capital city. The fast-spreading fires—some of the worst in years—have already injured several people, forced mass evacuations, and disrupted transportation as authorities scramble to contain the crisis….
In a major policy shift, the Football Association (FA) has announced that transgender women will no longer be eligible to compete in women’s football in England beginning June 1, 2025. The decision, revealed on Thursday, follows a recent UK Supreme Court ruling related to the interpretation of the Equality Act. The FA stated that it…
After months of delay and tough negotiations, the United States and Ukraine have signed a landmark minerals agreement aimed at deepening long-term economic cooperation. The deal, announced Wednesday in Washington, is being positioned by the Trump administration as a new model of U.S. support for Ukraine—one that replaces traditional military aid with strategic investment. The…
In a surprising shift, U.S. officials have reportedly reached out to their Chinese counterparts in an effort to open discussions over the mounting tariff war that has shaken global markets and disrupted supply chains. According to Yuyuan Tantian, a Chinese media outlet affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV, Washington is now “proactively” seeking dialogue with Beijing…
Japanese stocks climbed on Thursday after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept its key interest rate unchanged, offering some stability in a region marked by global economic uncertainty and trade policy shifts. The gains came during thin trading, as many Asian markets — including Hong Kong and mainland China — were closed for the May…
In a defiant message following the first economic contraction in three years, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Americans to remain patient, promising that the country will eventually experience an economic boom. The president’s comments came after the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a 0.3% decline in U.S. GDP for the first quarter of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public notice declaring 41-year-old Elie Bitar as wanted in connection with an alleged fraud scheme involving the online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a statement released on the EFCC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account and signed by Head of Media and Publicity, Dele…
The U.S. economy contracted for the first time in three years during the opening quarter of 2025, as a surge in imports and rising prices disrupted momentum, signaling fresh uncertainty amid growing trade tensions. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the gross domestic product (GDP) declined at an annualized rate of 0.3% in Q1…
Despite being heavily linked with summer moves to European giants Arsenal and Barcelona, Spain international Nico Williams remains fully committed to his current club, Athletic Club. The 22-year-old winger, who turned down interest from both sides last summer to continue with his boyhood club, is focused on guiding the Basque outfit to Europa League glory…
