International

Indonesia has parted company with head coach Patrick Kluivert following the national team’s failure to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup in North America.   The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) confirmed on Thursday that Kluivert’s exit was by mutual agreement, describing it as part of a “comprehensive evaluation” of its national football development programme.   The 49-year-old Dutchman, who was appointed in January on a two-year contract, managed

Economic experts have cautioned that the Federal Government’s decision to raise Capital Gains Tax (CGT) from 10 per cent to 30 per cent could discourage foreign investment and slow down activity in Nigeria’s equity market. The tax adjustment, part of sweeping reforms under the newly signed Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, and Nigeria Revenue Service Act, will take effect from January 1, 2026. The reforms are aimed at

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has achieved a historic milestone after his net worth surged past $500 billion, according to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires Index. This makes him the first individual in history to reach the half-trillion-dollar mark, widening the gap between himself and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, the world’s second-richest man, by nearly $150 billion. Tesla’s Rally Fuels Surge The jump in Musk’s fortune followed a 4% rise in

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all foreign-produced films entering the United States, a policy that could dramatically reshape Hollywood’s global business model. The move extends Trump’s protectionist trade approach into the cultural sector, raising uncertainty for American studios that rely heavily on cross-border productions and international box office earnings. “Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to introduce a free digital identification system aimed at curbing illegal migration and tightening access to jobs and services. The government said the scheme, which will apply to both British nationals and legal residents, is designed to block undocumented migrants from securing employment—a key attraction for illegal entry into the country. The new digital ID will be stored securely on mobile phones.

Taiwan is weighing a record defence package worth up to $33 billion as part of efforts to strengthen its military readiness against possible Chinese aggression, a senior lawmaker has revealed. According to Wang Ting-yu of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the Ministry of National Defence is preparing a special seven-year budget estimated between NT$800 billion and NT$1 trillion ($26–33 billion). The final figure will depend on the outcome of

A French parliamentary commission has recommended banning children under 15 from using social media and introducing a “digital curfew” for teenagers aged 15 to 18, restricting access between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. The proposals, unveiled Thursday, follow months of hearings on the psychological toll of platforms like TikTok. Lawmaker Laure Miller, who served as rapporteur, said the ban would send a clear message: “Before 15, social media is not

The UK government has begun directly warning tens of thousands of international students to leave the country once their visas expire or risk deportation, the BBC reported on Tuesday. In what officials described as a first-of-its-kind campaign, the Home Office is sending emails and text messages to students, citing a sharp rise in visa holders attempting to remain in the UK by claiming asylum. “If you have no legal right

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will begin commercial semiconductor production before the end of 2025, positioning the country as an emerging “global hub” for chip innovation. Speaking at the launch of the Semicon India conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, Modi revealed that test chips from Micron and Tata were already in production, with full-scale commercial output expected later this year. “Commercial chip production will begin this