President Lula: “I held a working meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the afternoon of Tuesday, in Abu Dhabi. “We examined the deepening of the strategic partnership between our two countries. In particular, cooperation in the areas of trade and investment. We reiterated our interest in quickly concluding the negotiations of the MERCOSUR – UAE Agreement to establish a Comprehensive Economic Partnership. “I reiterated the importance of the UAE’s participation in the Forever Tropical Forests Fund, launched on the occasion of COP-30, and invited the President of the...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Fulfils Vow As Energy Price Cap Drops By £117, To Come Into Force In April .
Keir Starmer: “Today the energy price cap has dropped by £117. “We said we’d bring energy bills down – we meant it.”
FC Bayern Munich In Advanced Talks To Extend Lennart Karl Contract Until 2031
FC Bayern Munich are progressing in negotiations with the representatives of Lennart Karl over a new long-term contract that would keep the 18-year-old at the club until 2031, according to Fabrizio Romano. The proposed deal is expected to include a significant salary increase as Bayern move to secure one of their brightest young talents for the foreseeable future. The Bundesliga champions are keen to shut the door on growing interest from other European clubs and view Karl as part of their long-term project. While the young midfielder has previously expressed that playing for Real Madrid CF one day remains a...
Weston Mckennie Close To Signing New Four-Year Deal With Juventus FC
Weston McKennie is in the final stages of agreeing a new long-term contract with Juventus FC, with the proposed deal set to run until June 2030. The agreement is expected to see the American midfielder earn approximately €4 million net per season, reinforcing his importance to the club’s project moving forward. His current contract had been due to expire on 30 June 2026, but Juventus have moved decisively to secure his future. McKennie joined the Bianconeri on 29 August 2020 on an initial season-long loan from FC Schalke 04, before the move was made permanent in March 2021. Since arriving...
French Football Federation Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Wesley Fofana
The French Football Federation (FFF) has publicly defended Wesley Fofana after the defender was subjected to racist abuse on 21 February 2026, following Chelsea F.C.’s 1–1 draw against Burnley F.C.. Fofana was sent off in the 72nd minute after receiving a second yellow card. In the aftermath of the match, the French international reportedly received numerous racist messages on Instagram, including messages and comments containing monkey emojis. In response, the FFF issued a strong statement of support for the player: “For several days, Wesley Fofana has been the target of unacceptable racist remarks. The FFF gives its full support to...
President Trump Announces VP Vance Will Be Leading The Administration’s War On Fraud, Cite Minnesota’s Corruption As An Example Plundering America.
President Donald Trump: “I am officially announcing the war on fraud to be led by our great Vice President JD Vance…We’re going to take care of this problem. We are not playing games.”
Walid Regragui Nearing Exit As Morocco Head Coach Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
Walid Regragui is on the verge of stepping down from his role as head coach of the Morocco national football team, just four months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sources indicate that the Moroccan tactician has submitted his resignation, with his departure potentially set to be formalized as early as tomorrow, 25th February 2026. Appointed on 31 August 2022, Regragui oversaw the most successful period in Morocco’s football history. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, he guided the Atlas Lions to a historic fourth-place finish — making Morocco the first African and Arab nation...
Venezuela Says More Than 3,200 People Have Been Fully Released Since Amnesty Law Took Effect
A special commission of Venezuela’s National Assembly announced Tuesday that over 3,200 people have been fully released since the amnesty law took effect four days ago. This group includes both former detainees and those previously under house arrest or other restrictive measures. Lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, who leads the commission overseeing the amnesty law, said in a news conference that authorities have already received 4,203 applications for the program. He said that after evaluating these requests, 3,052 people previously under house arrest or other restrictive measures have been granted full freedom. Additionally, another 179 individuals who were in prison have also...
Sri Lanka Police Arrest Former Intelligence Chief In Connection With 2019 Bombings
Police in Sri Lanka arrested the country’s former intelligence chief in connection with suicide bomb attacks in 2019 that killed nearly 270 people and were believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group, a spokesman said. Suresh Salley, a retired army major general, was arrested Wednesday by the country’s Criminal Investigation Department, police spokesman Fredrick Wootler said. Two Islamist groups carried out six nearly simultaneous suicide bomb attacks on April, 21, 2019, which targeted churches and leading tourist hotels on Easter Sunday. Videos recorded by the attackers showed them pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group. The attacks shook...
Portuguese Soccer Federation Monitoring Situation In Mexico Ahead Of Friendly In March
The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday it was monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March. The federation said it was “closely monitoring the delicate situation currently unfolding in Mexico” following the killing of the country’s most powerful drug lord by the Mexican army on Sunday. The killing sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge. The World Cup warmup match is scheduled for March 28 at the renovated Azteca Stadium, which is scheduled to host the opening match of the World Cup between...