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U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order doubling existing import tariffs on steel and aluminium products from 25 percent to 50 percent. The measure, which takes effect on June 5, intensifies a series of ongoing trade disputes and places new pressure on global supply chains and diplomatic relations. The revised tariffs, enacted under national security provisions in Section …

A Lebanese fisherman was detained by Israeli naval forces on Wednesday near the disputed maritime boundary off Ras al-Naqoura, according to reports from Lebanese media. The incident occurred in the waters along the southern Lebanese coast, an area frequently monitored due to longstanding tensions between the two countries. According to initial information, the Israeli navy intercepted a small fishing vessel …

A Lebanese parliamentarian with established connections to U.S. officials has recently conducted meetings in Washington, aiming to address American positions on the sensitive issue of disarming Lebanon’s armed resistance factions. The diplomatic outreach was reportedly coordinated with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. According to informed political sources, the MP used the visit to highlight the …

Tensions have escalated along the Israeli-Syrian border following the launch of two projectiles from Syrian territory into Israeli airspace. In response to the incident, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a firm statement placing direct responsibility on Syria’s interim leadership. Katz named Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is currently serving as Syria’s interim president, as accountable for the rocket fire. According to …

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has issued a formal clarification on the laws governing penalty kicks, prompted by a controversial incident involving Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez during a UEFA Champions League knockout match. The updated guidance is intended to address rare occurrences of accidental double touches during penalty attempts. Álvarez was at the center of a disputed moment during …

Finland and the Netherlands will face off in a crucial World Cup qualifying fixture on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the historic Olympiastadion in Helsinki. The match marks the third round of games in the European qualification group, with both nations looking to solidify their positions in the standings. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 local time. Heading into this encounter, …

England will travel to Spain for their third World Cup 2026 Qualifier fixture, facing Andorra at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The match, part of UEFA’s Group 5 campaign, pits a dominant English side against an Andorran team still searching for its first point. England currently top the group with two wins from two, while …

Austria will welcome Romania to the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for a pivotal World Cup Qualifying match in Group 3. Scheduled to kick off at 19:45 local time, the match holds significant implications for both nations as they continue their campaigns for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Austria Overview Austria enters the contest …