Donald Trump, the United States president-elect, has officially launched a new meme coin named $Trump. The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, where Trump encouraged his supporters to join the initiative. Just nine hours after its launch, $Trump reached a market capitalization of $4 billion, according to cryptocurrency aggregator Coingecko. Initially priced …
Super Eagles’ Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Under Investigation for Match-Fixing
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is currently under investigation in Italy over an alleged betting scandal related to a game played by his team, Udinese, last season. The investigation is being led by the Udine prosecutor’s office after an unusual pattern of betting activity was flagged by Snai, a betting company. According to reports by …
Gaza Ceasefire Approved by Israel, Set to Begin Sunday
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to commence at 5:30 PM on Sunday, local time, according to Qatar’s foreign ministry. This equates to 6:30 AM GMT, marking a significant milestone as negotiations continue to finalize the agreement, 9 News reports. Israel’s cabinet has approved the deal, aiming to release dozens of hostages …
Alex De Minaur Advances to the Fourth Round After Thrilling Comeback
Australian tennis sensation Alex de Minaur has secured his spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open following a remarkable four-set victory against Argentine 31st seed Francisco Cerundolo. Despite losing the first set, De Minaur rallied to clinch a 5-7, 7-6(7-3), 6-3, 6-3 win, demonstrating his resilience and determination. He sealed the match in …
Trump Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Banning TikTok in the US
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will soon decide on the future operations of TikTok in the United States following a landmark Supreme Court decision. The Court upheld a law mandating the platform’s ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests ownership to an American firm. Trump addressed the issue on his social …
British Award-Winning Actor Dame Joan Plowright Dies Aged 95
Award-winning British actor Dame Joan Plowright, renowned for her significant contributions to revitalizing the UK theatre scene after World War II, has passed away at the age of 95. In a statement released on Friday, her family announced that Plowright died peacefully the previous day at Denville Hall, a retirement home for actors in southern …
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Takes Charge as Besiktas Coach Four Years After Manchester United Exit
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed the new head coach of Turkish giants Besiktas, marking his return to football management after a four-year hiatus since leaving Manchester United in 2021. The surprising announcement was made on X, with Besiktas posting a simple yet enthusiastic message: “Ole, Ole, Ole,” accompanied by a photo of Solskjaer proudly …
Trump moves January 20th inauguration indoors due to cold temperature
US President-elect, Donald Trump on Friday night, January 17, announced his inauguration will be held inside the Capitol rotunda due to the extreme cold temperatures forecast for Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20. The area has had consistent freezing conditions throughout the month of January and there is still snow on the ground from the …
Victorian Government Investigates Alleged Assault by Train Officers
The Victorian government has launched an investigation into allegations of an assault involving authorised officers at a Melbourne train station. According to ABC News, a passenger claims she was detained and assaulted by the officers on January 14 at Middle Footscray Station, later requiring hospital treatment. The allegations surfaced through social media, prompting the government …
Pakistani Court Sentences Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 Years in Prison
A Pakistani court has handed down a 14-year prison sentence to the country’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, after convicting him of corruption. His wife, Bushra Bibi, was also sentenced to seven years in connection with the same case. According to ABC News, the court’s decision relates to allegations that Khan and Bibi misused funds …