The United States Senate has rejected an effort to block US President Donald Trump’s tariffs amid bipartisan concerns about the impact of his trade salvoes on the economy. The upper house of the US Congress voted 49-49 to knock back the resolution on Wednesday, hours after government data showed that the US economy shrank for the…
Tech giants Microsoft and Meta posted better-than-expected results in the first quarter of the year, offering some reprieve to investors after months of turbulence unleashed by United States President Donald Trump’s trade war. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reported a net quarter profit of $16.64bn, or $6.43 per share, for the January–March…
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers tumbling out of the NBA playoffs at the first hurdle, producing a clinical 103-96 win to complete a 4-1 series victory. Minnesota’s French centre Rudy Gobert delivered a dominant display at both ends of the court on Wednesday, finishing with 27 points and 24…
In a recent discussion, Dr. Emmanuel Sunday de John and Khal Gordon explored the intricate dynamics of political leadership in South Sudan amidst ongoing internal conflicts and an uncertain international outlook. The dialogue focused on the historical influence of key figures, particularly Dr. Riek Machar and President Salva Kiir, on the country’s trajectory since 1991,…
Bloodied and bruised, defending champions Boston Celtics have outlasted Orlando to seize command of their NBA playoff series while the Cleveland Cavaliers maintained their series lead over Miami Heat. Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 36 points as the Celtics overcame the absence of leading scorer Jayson Tatum to beat the visiting Magic 109-100 on Wednesday…
Global Islamic Fintech Leaders Honored in Dubai AlHuda CIBE Honors 29 Distinguished Leaders and Organizations Shaping the Future of Shariah-Compliant Financial Technology at the 2nd Global Islamic FinTech Forum The 2nd Global Islamic FinTech Forum (GIFT 2025), organized by AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE), concluded with overwhelming success in Dubai, UAE. The…
China has warned countries seeking exemptions from United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs not to strike deals at its expense. Beijing’s warning comes as dozens of US trade partners are scrambling to negotiate relief from Trump’s trade salvoes, including steep “reciprocal” tariffs that have been paused until July. “Appeasement cannot bring peace, and compromise will…
The United Nations and rights groups are calling for an end to the violence in Sudan as the second anniversary of its civil war looms and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified its attacks in Darfur, killing dozens of people in recent days. As representatives from dozens of countries are to meet in…
Gabonese voters took to the polls on Saturday to cast their ballots in a highly anticipated presidential election, marking the first since the 2023 coup that ousted long-time leader Ali Bongo. With nearly one million registered voters, including over 28,000 overseas, the election represents a critical moment in the country’s political transition and its quest…
Manchester United’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Lyon ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, with goalkeeper Andre Onana facing intense scrutiny following a pair of costly mistakes that allowed Lyon to snatch a last-minute equaliser. The result leaves the tie finely balanced as the teams head into the return leg at Old Trafford next…
