Arsenal have officially named Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, marking a significant shift in the club’s leadership. The Italian football executive, who previously held the same role at Atletico Madrid, replaces Edu, who departed in November 2024. Berta served as Atletico Madrid’s sporting director from 2017 until January 2025, overseeing a transformative period…
After a five-year hiatus, South Korea, China, and Japan resumed economic dialogue on Sunday, aiming to strengthen regional trade ties as they brace for the impact of new U.S. tariffs. The high-level meeting, attended by trade ministers from the three economic powerhouses, focused on advancing negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement (FTA) and enhancing…
A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake—the strongest to hit Myanmar in a century—has claimed at least 1,644 lives and left thousands injured in its wake. The quake struck on Friday, causing widespread destruction, particularly in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. As of late Saturday, authorities reported over 3,408 injuries, with 139 people still missing. Mandalay, home to…
Crystal Palace booked their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals in emphatic fashion, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Eberechi Eze was the standout performer, delivering a masterclass with a goal and an assist in a sensational four-minute spell during the first half. Fresh from scoring his maiden international…
The World Health Organization (WHO) is bracing for significant financial cutbacks after the United States decided to withdraw its funding. In an internal email obtained by AFP, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus revealed that the organization is facing an income gap of nearly $600 million in 2025, forcing it to scale back both its operations…
Elon Musk has announced the merger of his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, with his social media platform, X. The all-stock deal values xAI at a staggering $80 billion, while X is valued at $33 billion. Both companies, privately owned and controlled by Musk, share a roster of high-profile investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity…
Carlo Ancelotti, the legendary coach of Real Madrid, is set to stand trial next week in Spain for alleged tax fraud. Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of four years and nine months, accusing the 65-year-old Italian of failing to declare over one million euros ($1.1 million) in income from image rights between 2014 and…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has officially secured a spot among the world’s top three billionaires for the first time, with an astonishing net worth of $242 billion. According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, the 40-year-old tech mogul saw his fortune skyrocket by 53%, adding $84 billion over the past year. This surge…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested placing Ukraine under a form of temporary administration to facilitate new elections and sign key agreements toward resolving the war. His remarks, reported by Russian news agencies early Friday, came during a visit to the northern port of Murmansk. Putin’s idea stems from his long-standing assertion that Ukraine’s current…
Asian stocks slumped on Friday, with sharp declines in South Korea and Japan, as investors reacted to the latest tariff move from U.S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, gold soared to a record high, reflecting the growing unease in global markets. Trump has pressed ahead with a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, set to take effect…
