Brazil’s Alisson to return to Liverpool after head injury against Colombia
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, who was forced off the field after a clash of heads during Thursday’s 2-1 win over Colombia in a World Cup qualifier, has left the national team and will return to his club Liverpool, the Premier League side said on Friday. Alisson and Colombia defender Davinson Sanchez both collapsed after clashing heads […]
Trade talk hopes stoke yuan rally, to boost rupee; RBI actions eyed
The Indian rupee is expected to resume its uptrend on Monday, supported by a rally in the Chinese yuan and other Asian currencies on optimism around U.S.-China trade talks.Market attention will remain on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after signs of intervention on Friday.The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee will open at […]
Australia markets welcome political stability under Labor as Trump 2.0 risks mount
Australia markets take ruling Labor Party election win in strideLabor’s win boosts fiscal policy flexibility amid global trade tensionsAussie dollar hits five-month peak on broadly weaker USDShare market falls on Westpac earnings miss Australian financial markets on Monday largely welcomed a historic win by the centre-left Labor Party as it strengthens the government’s hand in […]
River Plate secure second spot in Group B with 4-1 win over Velez
River Plate completed the first phase of the Argentine Primera Division Apertura tournament as runners-up in Group B with a commanding 4-1 home win over Velez Sarsfield on Sunday, setting up a last-16 clash with Barracas Central.River’s victory at the Mas Monumental stadium left them second in Group B on 31 points, four behind leaders […]
Adani reps meet Trump officials in push to end US bribery cases, Bloomberg News reports
Representatives for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies met officials from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to seek dismissal of the criminal charges against him in an overseas bribery probe, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.The talks, which began earlier this year, gained momentum in recent weeks and could […]
Australia’s talent should exploit A-League woes: Popovic
The A-League’s financial woes may be tough on clubs but the situation provides a huge opportunity for Australia’s young talent to push for international selection, according to Socceroos coach Tony Popovic.The Australian top flight’s 20th season has been hit by cost-cutting as administrators move to rein in recent years’ losses by slashing annual distributions to […]
Vietnam PM says U.S. tariffs negatively affect global economy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs are negatively affecting the global economy, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Monday.The tariffs, including a 46% levy on Vietnamese goods, are threatening global supply chains, Chinh told the parliament, adding that the country’s export-reliant economy is facing a “challenging and complicated situation.”Chinh said Vietnam has made […]
Hamas executes looters in Gaza as food crisis worsens under Israeli blockade
Hamas says some looters working in organized groupsSome ‘execution rulings’ have been carried outHamas says will ‘strike with an iron fist’Israel makes no immediate comment on Hamas’ accusationHamas has executed a number of alleged looters after several incidents in which heavily armed gangs attacked food stores and community kitchens in the Gaza Strip this week, […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy, in Prague, says ceasefire could be put in place at any moment
Zelenskiy seeks greater pressure on MoscowSays ceasefire with Russia could be put in place at any timeCzech president says Moscow has all the cards to end the warUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that a ceasefire with Russia in its more than three-year-old war was possible at any moment and called on Kyiv’s allies […]
Gold gains on weaker dollar; traders brace for Fed rate decision
Fed’s interest rate decision due this weekGold may trade in the $3200-$3350 range ahead of the Fed meeting, analyst saysDollar down 0.3% against its rivals Gold prices firmed on Monday, helped by a weaker dollar, while investors awaited more clarity on trade policy between the U.S. and its trading partners, and looked forward to the […]
Missile launched from Yemen lands near Israel’s main airport
A missile launched from Yemen towards Israel on Sunday landed near Ben Gurion Airport, the country’s main international airport, where footage shared on social media showed a plume of smoke visible from a passenger terminal.The Israeli military said it was investigating the fall of a projectile launched from Yemen, which landed in the vicinity of […]