Thibaut Courtois Returns to Belgium Squad After Nearly Two Years Away

Thibaut Courtois has made his long-awaited return to the Belgium national team, earning a place in the Red Devils’ 26-man squad for their crucial two-legged Nations League qualifying clash against Ukraine. This marks the Real Madrid goalkeeper’s first international call-up since June 2023, following a well-documented dispute with former Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco over the…

Gold Surges Past $3,000 Amid Trade War Tensions

Gold prices soared past the $3,000 mark for the first time ever on Friday, as escalating trade tensions under President Donald Trump’s administration fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, stock markets rallied following growing optimism that US lawmakers would successfully prevent a government shutdown. Investors turned to gold as a hedge against economic uncertainty, pushing…

EU Pledges €46 Million to Strengthen Nigeria’s Social Protection System

In a significant boost to Nigeria’s social welfare framework, the European Union (EU) has committed €46 million to support the country’s social protection initiatives. The newly launched program, titled “Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria” (SUSI), was officially unveiled at the United Nations House in Abuja. This initiative represents a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s…

Mark Carney Takes Office as Canada’s New Prime Minister, Rejects Trump’s Annexation Threats

Mark Carney has officially stepped into his role as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau, who led the country since 2015. Wasting no time in setting his agenda, Carney strongly rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States. Speaking shortly after his swearing-in ceremony,…

U.S. Government’s Bitcoin Stash Hits $16B, Target 1 Million BTC Under Proposed Bill

The U.S. government is now one of the largest holders of Bitcoin, with a staggering 195,234 BTC in its possession—valued at over $16 billion, according to a recent report from Nansen. In addition to Bitcoin, the government’s crypto portfolio includes approximately $4.6 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), various stablecoins such as USDC, and yield-generating assets…

Gold Hits Record High Amid Fresh US-EU Trade Tensions

Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Thursday as escalating trade tensions between the United States and the European Union rattled global markets. The surge came after U.S. President Donald Trump issued fresh threats to impose steep tariffs on European alcoholic beverages, including champagne and wine. The renewed uncertainty in international trade prompted investors…