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Asset managers dump $36 billion in S&P 500 futures amid Iran war shock

Institutional investors sharply reduced exposure to US equities in early March, liquidating $36.2 billion in S&P 500 futures in a single week, the largest notional selloff in more than a decade, as the war involving Iran disrupted markets and pushed oil prices higher. Data from Goldman Sachs, based on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s......

AFCON Morocco 2025 viewership rises 61 percent across global markets

Early audience research shows a sharp surge in global interest for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, with viewership across Europe, Asia, and South America increasing by 61 percent compared with previous editions. Preliminary figures released by independent research agencies indicate that the tournament has become......

Moroccan coach Lamia Boumehdi takes charge of Jordanian women’s football team

Moroccan football coach Lamia Boumehdi has been appointed head of the Jordanian women’s national football team, the Jordan Football Association announced on Saturday. In addition to leading the team, Boumehdi will serve as assistant technical director for women’s football, overseeing all national female squads. Extensive coaching......

World Cup 2026: Iraq to play intercontinental playoff match in Mexico

The Iraqi national football team will travel to Mexico to play its crucial intercontinental playoff match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite logistical challenges caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The decisive game is scheduled to take place in Monterrey on March 31 and will determine whether Iraq secures a place in the......

War in the Middle East forces cancellation of Formula 1 Grands Prix in the Gulf

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East has led to the cancellation of two major Formula 1 events scheduled to take place in the Gulf region in April. Motorsport authorities confirmed that the races planned in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held due to security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict. According to the Fédération......

France takes early lead as Bielle-Biarrey scores twice against England in Six Nations clash

France made a strong start in its Six Nations encounter with England, with winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring two early tries that set the tone for the match. The young French international crossed the line for the opening try after a well-constructed attacking move by the French side. Taking advantage of quick ball movement and space on......

Dominican Republic and Venezuela clash for top spot in World Baseball Classic pool D

Two undefeated teams packed with Major League Baseball stars met at loanDepot park in Miami as the Dominican Republic and Venezuela closed group play in Pool D of the World Baseball Classic with identical 3–0 records. The matchup determined which side would finish first in the group and secure a more favorable path in the knockout stage. Both......

Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian Women’s soccer team

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Australia to provide asylum to members of Iran’s national women’s soccer team, warning that sending them back could pose serious dangers to their lives. The team recently competed in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup held in Australia but was eliminated after a 2-0 loss to the Philippines.......

McLaren criticizes Mercedes over data gap after disappointing Australian GP

McLaren has accused Mercedes of failing to provide sufficient technical information after a disappointing start to the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Australian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris finished fifth more than 51 seconds behind race winner George Russell. The result exposed the scale of the challenge facing the Woking based team under......

F1: Russell on pole as Mercedes dominates Australian GP qualifying

Mercedes confirmed its dominance in the 2026 Formula 1 season on Saturday during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne, with George Russell securing pole position ahead of his teammate Kimi Antonelli. Russell, comfortable on the semi-urban circuit, edged Antonelli by 0.293 seconds, while the third-place driver,......

Global sports events reshape brand marketing and sustainability strategies

Major international sporting events are increasingly becoming strategic platforms for brands seeking to express their values, connect with audiences and promote environmental commitments. With the 2026 Winter Olympics recently held in Italy and the FIFA World Cup scheduled to begin on June 11 in North America, companies are intensifying their......

FIFA reviews World Cup security with Mexico after cartel violence

FIFA representatives met Mexican government officials in Mexico City on Wednesday to assess security arrangements for the 13 World Cup matches scheduled in Mexico this summer, following weeks of concern over cartel violence triggered by the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. The meeting brought together......

CAF announces postponement of 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, initially scheduled in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, will be postponed to July 25 to August 16, 2026 due to unforeseen circumstances. In an official statement, CAF explained that the decision followed discussions with FIFA and......