White Sox Release Joey Gallo as He Eyes Career Switch to Pitching
The Chicago White Sox granted outfielder-first baseman Joey Gallo his unconditional release on Sunday. Shortly after, Gallo announced on social media that he plans to continue his career as a pitcher. The two-time All-Star, known for his power-hitting and strong defensive skills, has struggled…
Thousands in Argentina Pray for Hospitalized Pope Francis
Thousands of Argentines, many from impoverished neighborhoods around Buenos Aires, gathered on Sunday at a church on the city’s outskirts to pray for Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a month. The gathering reflected deep concern for the 87-year-old pontiff, who remains…
Interim Syrian Government to Attend International Aid Conference Amid Crisis
Syria’s interim government will participate in an international aid conference on Monday, seeking humanitarian assistance as the country grapples with severe crises and an uncertain political transition following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The conference aims to secure funding for millions of Syrians facing…
PSG Nears Ligue 1 Title with 3-1 Win Over Marseille
Paris Saint-Germain moved closer to securing the Ligue 1 title after a commanding 3-1 victory over second-placed Olympique de Marseille on Sunday. The win extended PSG’s lead at the top of the table to 19 points, further cementing their dominance in the league. With…
U.S. Dollar Near Five-Month Low Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar remained near a five-month low against major global currencies on Monday, weighed down by President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies and a series of weak macroeconomic indicators. Investors are increasingly wary as escalating trade tensions and inconsistent policy signals fuel uncertainty…
Gold Prices Hover Near $3,000 as Tariff War Fuels Economic Uncertainty
Gold prices remained just below the $3,000-per-ounce mark on Monday after briefly surpassing the milestone in the previous session. The surge comes as escalating U.S.-driven tariff disputes heighten economic uncertainty, adding to global geopolitical tensions. Investors continue to flock to gold as a safe-haven…
China Halts Export Registrations for Over 1,000 U.S. Meat Plants, Threatening Trade
China has allowed export registrations for more than 1,000 U.S. meat plants to lapse, as shown on its customs website, potentially disrupting American meat exports to the world’s largest buyer. The registrations were granted under the 2020 “Phase 1” trade deal but expired on…
European Tech Giants Urge EU to Establish Sovereign Infrastructure Fund
Airbus, Dassault Systèmes, and over 90 smaller European technology firms and lobby groups have called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to establish a sovereign infrastructure fund to boost public investments in advanced technologies. The coalition argues that increased funding is crucial…
Canadian PM Mark Carney Meets Macron on First Foreign Trip, Discusses Ukraine War
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on his first foreign visit since taking office. The leaders discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine, with both reaffirming their commitment to supporting Kyiv against Russian aggression. Macron emphasized that Ukraine…
Thousands in Yemen Rally for Gaza, Condemn US Airstrikes
Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets in mass protests, expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and denouncing recent US airstrikes that have reportedly killed at least 53 people. Demonstrators, waving Palestinian flags and chanting anti-US slogans, condemned what they called American aggression in…