The United States has decided not to renew a sanctions waiver that previously allowed Iraq to purchase electricity from neighboring Iran. The move, confirmed by a spokesperson for the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on Sunday, raises concerns over Iraq’s energy security as the country remains heavily reliant on Iranian imports. Despite possessing vast oil and…
Belgium’s goalkeeping situation has taken a dramatic turn, with Koen Casteels announcing that he is stepping away from international duty. His decision comes as Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois is poised for a return to the national team, despite lingering tensions from his past fallout with the squad. Casteels, 32, was Belgium’s first-choice goalkeeper at Euro…
Nigeria’s total merchandise trade witnessed significant growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, fueled by a surge in imports and stable export performance. According to the latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), total trade for the quarter reached N36.6 trillion. This marks a remarkable 68.3% increase from…
Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated once again, with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, strongly criticizing what he described as “bullying tactics” by foreign powers. His remarks came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat of military action if Tehran refuses to engage in new negotiations over its nuclear…
South Korea’s impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, was released from detention on Saturday. Emerging from the detention center with a smile, Yoon bowed deeply before a crowd of supporters who had gathered to welcome him. As he walked past, his supporters erupted in cheers, expressing their unwavering loyalty. An AFP reporter on the scene witnessed…
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food products, escalating trade tensions following levies imposed by Ottawa last October. The move, revealed by China’s Ministry of Commerce, is set to take effect on March 20 and mirrors the 100% and 25% import duties Canada placed on Chinese electric…
In a strategic move aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s livestock sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega as the Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. The appointment, announced on Friday by presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga, underscores Tinubu’s commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural development in the country. Jega, a…
U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that he has reached out to Iran, urging negotiations to prevent the development of nuclear weapons. However, Tehran remains firm in its stance, refusing to engage in talks as long as Washington continues its “maximum pressure” campaign. Trump stated that he had written directly to Iran’s Supreme Leader,…
As the summer transfer window approaches, Neymar’s future is once again the subject of intense speculation. According to reports from Sport, renowned football agent Pini Zahavi is in discussions to orchestrate a potential move for the Brazilian superstar to either Barcelona or Bayern Munich. Having played a pivotal role in Neymar’s record-breaking transfer from Barcelona…
Bitcoin took a sharp hit on Friday, falling nearly 5% after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The flagship cryptocurrency dropped 4.63% to $87,925, with other major digital assets—including Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, and Solana—also experiencing declines of up to 5%. The executive order introduces two key initiatives: a…
