After nearly two decades at the top of world football, Mats Julian Hummels has announced that this season will be his last. The 35-year-old defender, currently playing for AS Roma, shared the emotional news on Instagram, saying he is “struggling with emotions” as he prepares to bring the curtain down on a truly remarkable career….
The global trade landscape just got a major shake-up. In response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a stark warning: we could see global merchandise trade volumes contract by around 1% this year. The warning came on Thursday from WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, just…
In a new twist to the ongoing TikTok saga, President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing app to secure a non-Chinese buyer—or face a complete ban in the United States. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said: “A transaction requires more work to…
The trade tensions between Canada and the United States have escalated once again, with Ottawa announcing a 25% tariff on tens of thousands of vehicles imported from the U.S. The move comes as a direct response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff measures, which took effect on Thursday. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the decision,…
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…
