FIFA Chief Overrules Iran Sports Minister, Says Team ‘Coming For Sure’ to World Cup
“The Iranian team is coming for sure, yes,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday at CNBC‘s Invest in America Forum, directly contradicting Iran’s sports minister, who declared last month the team would not participate under any circumstances. “Iran has to come. They represent their people. They have qualified. The players want to play.” Sports Minister […]
World Cup Tourism Boom Fades as Anti-US Sentiment, Visa Fears, and Soaring Prices Deter Fans
The tourism windfall governments and hoteliers expected from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 through July 19 across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is failing to materialize, and industry executives are blaming the Trump administration. A FIFA and World Trade Organization study projected the 39-day tournament […]
Trump Approves New Bakken Pipeline to Boost US-Canada Oil Flow
U.S. President Donald Trump has greenlit a new pipeline project, issuing a presidential permit to Bakken Pipeline Company LP for the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of facilities in Burke County, North Dakota, at the Canada-U.S. border. This marks a concrete step to enhance crude oil and petroleum product transportation between the two nations. Bakken […]
Pentagon Taps Automakers Like GM and Ford to Ramp Up Weapons Production
The Pentagon is accelerating efforts to bolster U.S. weapons production by enlisting major automakers and manufacturers in a strategic push to meet rising national defense demands. Senior defense officials have initiated high-level talks with industry giants, including General Motors under CEO Mary Barra and Ford Motor led by CEO Jim Farley, to harness their manufacturing […]
European Buyers Eye Canadian LNG via Panama Canal Amid Iran Conflict
European energy giants, including Germany’s state-owned Uniper, are in talks to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Canada’s Pacific coast, specifically the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal, as part of a strategic push to diversify supply amid heightened geopolitical tensions following the Iran war. The Ksi Lisims project, backed by Houston-based Western LNG, a consortium […]
Live Nation and Ticketmaster Ruled a Monopoly, Inflating Concert Ticket Costs
A Manhattan federal jury has delivered a stinging verdict against Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, finding the concert giant guilty of maintaining an anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues in the U.S. The decision, reached after four days of deliberation on April 15, marks a significant blow to a company that […]
Iran Halts Petrochemical Exports Amid US Blockade, Crippling $13 Billion In Trade
Iran has abruptly halted all petrochemical exports, a trade worth $13 billion annually with 29 million tonnes shipped as per Iranian state figures, as tensions with the United States escalate following recent military actions. The ban, effective immediately, marks a sharp response to a US blockade of Iranian ports that began on April 13, severely […]
U.S. Military Quietly Prepares for Potential Cuba Intervention Under Trump Orders
The U.S. military is quietly intensifying preparations for a potential Pentagon-led intervention in Cuba, should President Donald Trump issue the order, as tensions between Washington and Havana reach a boiling point. This escalation follows a series of provocative moves by the Trump administration, including curbing oil shipments to Cuba in January 2026 as part of […]
Massive Fire Engulfs Viva Energy Refinery, One of Only Two Refineries in Australia
A massive fire has broken out at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong, one of just two operational oil refineries in Australia, with emergency services battling a blaze that remains uncontained as of early Thursday morning. Fire Rescue Victoria reported the incident began around 11:05pm on April 15, following multiple accounts of explosions and flames […]
Newmont Halts Cadia Gold Mine Operations After 4.5-Magnitude Earthquake in Australia
Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) has suspended underground operations at its Cadia gold mine in New South Wales, Australia, following a 4.5-magnitude earthquake late on April 14. The quake, described as light to moderate seismic activity, was accompanied by two aftershocks into the early hours of April 15, prompting the company to prioritize safety and halt […]