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French President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to formally recognize a Palestinian state has been hailed as a landmark diplomatic move but is already drawing warnings of sharp retaliation from Israel. Analysts say the decision, while historic, may offer little immediate benefit for Palestinians unless backed by concrete measures. A Surprise Announcement With Global Ripples Macron stunned the international community with his …

Date: Friday, 23 May 2025 Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane A heavyweight tilt in the lead-up to the Women’s Rugby World Cup, this Pacific Four Series clash pits reigning champions Canada against a building Australia. The stakes are high: Canada defends its title while Australia aims to gain form and confidence in front of a booming home crowd. Canada Overview Canada …

Two more Western nations, Canada and Malta, have confirmed plans to formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, signaling growing international momentum for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Their announcements align with recent pledges from France and the United Kingdom to support Palestinian statehood at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. International Pressure Builds for …

Financial markets faced renewed turbulence on Friday, July 11, following former President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade rhetoric, including proposed new tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bore the brunt of the pressure, while cryptocurrency markets defied the trend with sharp gains, led by Bitcoin and a wave of altcoins. Dow Dips, Tech Stays Steady, Crypto …

Canada and Guatemala are set to meet in the quarter-finals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday, June 29, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00. This fixture pits two teams with differing group-stage performances against each other, as they battle for a coveted place in the semi-finals. Canada Overview Canada progressed to the knockout phase as group leaders, collecting seven …

The United States is considering a major shift in its trade relations with Canada and Mexico, with President-Elect Trump proposing tariffs of up to 25 percent on key imports. This includes critical goods such as crude oil, automobiles, and agricultural products. The proposed tariffs come amid increasing tensions over border security and trade imbalances between the countries. For Canada, the …

Germany, a three-time Davis Cup champion, advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Canada on Wednesday. In a thrilling match, Jan-Lennard Struff overcame Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5), avenging Germany’s loss to Canada in the 2022 quarter-finals. Earlier, Daniel Altmaier secured a victory over Gabriel Diallo, winning 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the first singles match, putting Germany …