President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imports from China starting November 1 or even sooner, adding it on top of existing duties. He announced after Beijing introduced new export restrictions on rare earth elements crucial for high-tech industries. In addition, Trump said the U.S. may implement export controls on critical…
Switzerland defeated Sweden 2-0 in Solna, leaving Sweden’s World Cup qualification hopes in serious doubt. The visitors took the lead in the 65th minute when Granit Xhaka converted a penalty after Djibril Sow was fouled. In stoppage time, Johan Manzambi added a second goal with a deflected finish. The defeat placed Sweden at the bottom…
The director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, Kristian Berg Harpviken, called María Corina Machado in the early hours to inform her that she had been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. In a video released by the Institute, Harpviken tells Machado that the announcement will soon be public. She reacts with shock, saying, “I have…
Two strong offshore earthquakes shook southern Philippines in one day, killing at least seven people. The first quake registered magnitude 7.4 off the coast of Manay in Davao Oriental, and hours later a 6.8-magnitude quake struck nearby. Authorities issued tsunami alerts, evacuated coastal zones, and warned of further aftershocks. Casualties and Damage Reported The reported…
U.S. President Donald Trump again fell short in the race for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Although several prominent figures nominated him and he himself emphasized his peace efforts, the prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The Norwegian Nobel Committee stated Machado won for her steadfast work promoting democratic rights and pushing…
Senegal produced a masterclass in Juba, defeating South Sudan 5-0 to continue their dominant run in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Lions of Teranga displayed intensity and precision from the start, ensuring control of possession and tempo. Because of their fluid attacking rhythm, South Sudan struggled to respond. Goals and Key Moments The match’s…
Germany delivered a confident 4-0 win over Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifying match. David Raum opened the scoring with a precise free kick in the 12th minute. Shortly after, Luxembourg’s defender Dirk Carlson received a red card for a handball inside the box. Joshua Kimmich calmly converted the resulting penalty. In the second half,…
France earned a convincing 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their third Group D match for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The win keeps them perfect with nine points from three games. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring just before halftime, showing his usual precision, while Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin added goals in the second half…
Nigeria claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in a Group C qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. The match took place in Polokwane under difficult conditions, yet the Super Eagles managed to show enough resolve to stay in the hunt for qualification. William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot early in the…
The United States has purchased Argentine pesos and finalized a $20 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina’s central bank. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the move came after several days of high-level negotiations with Argentine officials. The decision aims to restore confidence in Argentina’s financial system and support the peso, which had faced sharp…
