Manchester United have stormed into the UEFA Europa League final with an emphatic 4-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford, sealing a dominant 7-1 aggregate victory and booking a mouthwatering showdown with Tottenham Hotspur on May 21 in Bilbao. Following a commanding 3-0 first-leg victory in Spain, the atmosphere in Manchester was electric. Red…
In a major milestone for the crypto market, Bitcoin has surged past the $100,000 mark for the third time in its history, reigniting bullish sentiment among investors and reaffirming its dominance in the digital asset space. According to data from CoinGecko, Bitcoin crossed the six-figure threshold at 3:22 PM UTC on May 8, registering a…
In a bold show of surveillance capabilities, the Iranian Armed Forces have released drone footage purportedly showing close monitoring of American warships and fighter jets operating in the Persian Gulf. The video, which was shared through state-run media channels, highlights growing military tensions in one of the world’s most strategically vital maritime corridors. The drone-captured…
As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, heightened security measures have been implemented across Delhi, with India Gate evacuated late Thursday evening as a precautionary step. Officials cleared the iconic monument’s premises, not allowing anyone to remain in the area, citing preventive protocols amid the uncertain geopolitical climate. While panic briefly gripped the area, Delhi…
Just hours after his historic election, Pope Leo XIV stepped onto the iconic balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, warmly greeting tens of thousands of cheering faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. Smiling, waving with both hands, and bowing humbly, the new pope made his first public appearance as the spiritual leader of the world’s 1.4…
History was written at the Vatican on Thursday as Robert Francis Prevost became the first American ever elected pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election marks a defining moment for the Roman Catholic Church, as the 267th successor to St. Peter steps forward to lead 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe. Tens of…
A new chapter has begun for the Roman Catholic Church. On Thursday evening, white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has been elected to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The moment, steeped in centuries-old tradition, drew jubilant cheers and applause from tens of thousands of faithful…
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply on Thursday, as both nations exchanged accusations over a fresh wave of drone attacks—deepening fears of a prolonged and dangerous conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned that retaliation was “increasingly certain,” after the country claimed it had shot down 25 Israeli-made Indian…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully raised ₦598.33 billion through the sale of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) in its latest auction, reflecting strong investor appetite driven by excess liquidity in the financial system. The bulk of the proceeds—approximately ₦482.62 billion—came from the 365-day tenor, which garnered the highest demand and accounted for nearly…
A unilateral three-day ceasefire ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially taken effect, according to Russian state media. The truce is timed to align with Moscow’s annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, marking the 80th anniversary of what the Kremlin calls “the Great Victory.” The ceasefire, which began at midnight Thursday (2100 GMT…
