Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered several cabinet ministers to resign, including Labor Minister Gloria Ramirez and Environment Minister Susana Muhamad. The demands come after a five-hour television appearance where Petro criticized the underwhelming performance of his cabinet. Petro claimed that some ministers were not meeting project deadlines, leading him to request their resignation to … Read more
The website of the Indian English-language daily newspaper The Times of India experienced technical issues, with users unable to access its online content. However, this appears to be unrelated to a similar issue affecting www.timesofisrael.com, which is a separate entity. The Times of Isreal’s website is facing technical difficulties due to JavaScript and cookie restrictions, … Read more
The United States’ national debt of $36 trillion poses an insurmountable challenge to the country’s sustainability. With each passing second, this number increases by approximately $100,000, resulting in a staggering $323,000 per taxpayer. The situation is dire, and drastic action is necessary. Over the past 20 years, the nation has settled into a predictable cycle … Read more
Saudi Arabia has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s suggestion that the kingdom’s land could host a Palestinian state. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Palestinian people have a right to their land and cannot be “expelled” from it. The ministry reiterated this stance after Netanyahu proposed using Saudi Arabia as a … Read more
A busy week of earnings lies ahead for several Leaderboard stocks, with seven names scheduled to report their financial results. Among them is Shopify, which has surged near its pre-January gap above the 50-day moving average. The company boasts a Composite Rating of 99, driven by consecutive quarters of impressive earnings and revenue growth. Historically, … Read more
A leaked image of the Pixel 9a has surfaced, showing off the mid-range phone’s front profile. The render, shared by Evan Blass, provides an idea of the screen size and bezels. The image reveals a larger front-facing camera and antenna lines on the rails. The wallpaper in the image is from Google’s “Swirling petals” collection … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, starting from Monday. The tariffs will apply to Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, and Vietnam, according to data from the American Iron and Steel Institute. The move is part of Trump’s ongoing trade policy strategy, which includes … Read more
The Bank of England’s interest-rate cuts have failed to translate into lower borrowing costs for households and the government, leaving Chancellor Rachel Reeves struggling to achieve her economic growth targets. The central bank has lowered its benchmark rate three times since August, but swap rates and gilt yields remain high, making it harder for BOE … Read more
Four US stocks are in focus this week: T-Mobile (TMUS), Axon Enterprise (AXON), Bank of America (BAC), and Royal Caribbean (RCL). Sea (SEA) is also worth monitoring. The recent stock market rally ended on a disappointing note last Friday, driven by inflation concerns and Trump’s tariff fears. The Nasdaq index fell below its 50-day moving … Read more
Ecuador is on the brink of a historic presidential runoff between conservative president Daniel Noboa and leftist former congresswoman Luisa González. The election, which will take place on April 13, comes after a first-round performance by Noboa that was better than expected. With over 92% of ballot boxes counted, Noboa leads with 44.31%, just ahead … Read more