Trump Confirms Gaza Strip Will Be Turned Over To U.S. By Israel
Former Real Madrid and Sevilla captain Sergio Ramos has joined Mexican club Monterrey as a free agent.
The World Cup winner had been without a club since the summer of 2024, following the expiration of his contract with Sevilla. Ramos has signed a one-year contract with Monterrey and will wear the number 93 shirt in honor of his iconic goal for Real Madrid in the 2014 Champions League final. Real Madrid acknowledged Ramos’ gesture on their official X handle and wished him well in Monterrey: “Sergio Ramos will be joining CF Monterrey. The jersey number chosen by a legend of our club is a nod to our iconic ‘minute 93.’ This is a tribute to the entire...
Willian Returns to Fulham After Brief Stint with Olympiacos
Fulham has announced the signing of Willian as a free agent. The Brazilian joins the club until the end of the season. The 36-year-old is a familiar figure at Craven Cottage, having played for the club for two years between 2022 and 2024. After spending six months at Olympiacos, he has returned for what will be his final farewell. Expressing his joy at returning to Fulham, Willian said: ”I think it’s a great opportunity again to play for this club, and I’m fully motivated to get on the pitch and do things well for this club. I’m completely happy, my...
Nuno Mendes Extends Contract with Paris Saint-Germain Until 2029
Portugal international Nuno Mendes has signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, keeping him at the club until June 2029. Mendes has been one of PSG’s most important players since joining the club in 2022, playing a key role in their three consecutive Ligue 1 title wins. Several top European clubs were monitoring his situation when he had just a year left on his previous contract. Manchester United, in particular, made efforts to convince his agent to secure a move. The 21-year-old’s decision to extend his stay at the Parc des Princes shows his trust in PSG’s project and his...
Greece Government Declares State Of Emergency Over Santorini Earthquake
Greece’s government on Thursday declared a state of emergency on Santorini after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a week. The ministry of civil protection’s announcement will provide authorities faster access to state resources. It follows a magnitude 5.2 tremor –- the most powerful recorded since activity started on Jan. 31 –- that struck late Wednesday. Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis confirmed that multiple emergency services were already mobilized to support the island. “Fire departments, police, coast guard, armed forces, and emergency medical services have immediately reinforced Santorini and surrounding islands with additional personnel and specialized equipment,” he told...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Implies Negotiations With Trump Administration’s ‘Not Rational, Intelligent Or Honorable’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday rejected the idea of holding talks with the Trump administration, saying that experience had shown it was “not rational, intelligent, or honorable” to do so. “Negotiations with America do not solve any of our problems,” Khamenei said in a speech Friday, according to the Iranian news agency, Tasnim. Khamenei’s comments came after Trump on Wednesday indicated a willingness to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran “immediately.” Days earlier, the President renewed his “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, signing an executive order aimed at preventing it from obtaining nuclear weapons and eliminating its oil exports. “We will see whether...
ICC Condemns Vows To Continue ‘Providing Justice,’ Condemns US Sanctions
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has vowed to continue its judicial work after US President Donald Trump signed an order to impose sanctions on its staff, BBC reported The ICC said it “stands firmly” by its personnel and the order seeks to harm its “independent and impartial” work. Trump’s order accuses it of “illegitimate and baseless actions”, after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza, which Israel denies. The ICC also issued a warrant for a Hamas commander. The ICC is a global court, although the US and Israel are not members, with...
‘We Will Not Be Bullied,’ South African President Alluded To President Trump
Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African President appeared to respond to threats from President Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation Thursday that his country would “not be bullied.” The comment by Ramaphosa was seen as a reaction to Trump’s pledge to cut all funding to South Africa over a new land expropriation law — although Ramaphosa did not mention Trump by name. “We are witnessing the rise of nationalism and protectionism, the pursuit of narrow interests and the decline of common cause. “This is the world that we, as a developing economy, must now navigate. “But we are not daunted. We...
Clearing agents seek 90 days for implementation of 4% custom processing charge
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The Farewell of a Legend: Marcelo Retires from Football
Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior, popularly known as Marcelo, has announced his retirement from football. Marcelo last played professional football last year and has been without a club since his contract was terminated by Fluminense. Marcelo spent most of his career at Real Madrid, where he played for 15 years with Los Blancos, making 545 appearances: • 43,233 minutes played • 38 goals • 103 assists He also represented the Brazilian national team, winning the FIFA Confederations Cup, an Olympic silver medal, and an Olympic bronze medal. Ex-teammates paid homage to the 36-year-old. Cristiano Ronaldo stated: “My brother, what an...