Breaking: Chris Brown Got Arrested The 36-year-old American R\&B singer, was arrested in #Manchester, England, on May 15, 2025, in connection with an alleged #assault that took place in February 2023 at Tape #nightclub in London's Mayfair district. The incident involved music producer Abe Diaw, who claims that Brown struck him multiple times on the head with a Don Julio 1942 tequila bottle, followed by punching and kicking, rendering him unconscious and causing lasting injuries. The Metropolitan #Police confirmed that a 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 2:00 a.m. on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Brown remains in custody as the #investigation continues. In October 2023, Diaw filed a lawsuit against Brown, alleging severe injury and assault, and seeking $16 million (£12 million) in damages. This arrest comes just weeks before Brown was scheduled to begin his Breezy Bowl XX Tour, celebrating 20 years in the #music #industry, with performances planned in Manchester and other UK cities. Brown has a history of #legal issues, including a 2009 felony assault conviction involving then-girlfriend #Rihanna and a 2017 restraining order obtained by ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran. As of now, Brown's representatives have not publicly commented on the arrest. #globalnews #chrisbrown #fobaminews

If all the plans of the last 24 hours come to fruition, #Trump will have his best week since returning to the White House, and perhaps one of the best of his first term. In one week, he may release the last #American hostages in #Gaza, bring #Putin and #Zelensky to the negotiating table, and reach a trade agreement with #China that will relieve much of the economic pressure on him. #globalnews #worldnews #geopolitics

JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇨🇳 President #Putin says the majority of trade between #Russia and #China is settled in national currencies, ditching the US Dollar. #globalnews #worldpolitics

— 🇺🇸/🇾🇪 NEW: The United States' war against Yemen, dubbed 'Operation Rough Rider,' cost over $1 billion in just one month and three weeks, depleting American stockpiles, according to a report by #NBC News At least $775 million worth of munitions were used over approximately 50 days. A U.S. official familiar with the operations told NBC #News, 'The administration was clearly looking for an off-ramp for this campaign.' They added that measuring the success of the #bombings is difficult, as #MQ-9 'Reaper' drones deployed to assess target hits were often shot down by Yemeni Armed Forces. These costs do not include '#Operation Prosperity #Guardian,' launched in December 2023 under the Biden #administration. Both operations ultimately failed in their goals to restore freedom of Israeli-linked shipping in the Red Sea and halt Yemen's attacks against #Israel. #globalnews #yemen #waronyemen #middleeast

⚡️🇷🇺🇨🇳Epic arrival: the world's two most powerful leaders meet for the celebration of the greatest martial feat in human history. 🫡🎖️ #globalnews #worldpolitics #putin #xijiping

JUST IN: 🇵🇰🇮🇳 Pakistan's Defense Minister says they are ready to end the #conflict if #India stops its operations. #pakistan #globalnews

#BREAKING: India attacks Pakistan. Some time ago, #India attacked #Pakistan in three locations with #missiles, Pakistan military spokesman tells. #warnews #militarynews #globalnews

JUST IN: 🇾🇪🇮🇱 Israeli airstrikes "completely destroyed" Yemen's international airport. #globalnews #military #warnews

⚡️BREAKING #Trump changes his mind on Iran's #nuclear program 'I'm open to $Iran keeping its nuclear program, in a civilian way of course' #globalnews #viralnews

⚡️BREAKING #Iran unveiled the Qassem Basir ballistic #missile with pinpoint accuracy The missile is specifically designed to bypass the US #Thaad defence system ▪️Range: 1,300 km ▪️No use of GPS and immune to electronic warfare ▪️Carbon composite body ▪️Maneuverable warhead ▪️Equipped with optical seeker to sink #warships #globalnews #fobaminews #fobami #viralnews

🇺🇦🇷🇺 "We do not recommend visiting Russia from a safety standpoint. And if you do choose to go, do not ask us. That is your personal decision" – #Zelensky to foreign leaders visiting Moscow on May 9th Victory Day. "They (#Russia) are the ones providing security, and therefore, we will not offer any guarantees. We don't know what Russia will do on those dates. They may take certain actions – arson, explosions, and so on – and then accuse us." #russiavsukraine #globalnews

Canada Mark Carney Secured a Victory in Canada Prime Minister Election On April 29, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark #Carney secured a decisive victory for the #LiberalParty in a snap #election, solidifying his mandate to lead #Canada amid escalating tensions with the United States. Carney, who assumed the role of prime minister in March 2025 following Justin #Trudeau’s resignation, leveraged public backlash against U.S. President Donald #Trump’s provocative #tariffs and controversial remarks about annexing Canada as the “51st state” to rally voters. The Liberals’ triumph, reported by ABC News, marks a significant political comeback, extending their decade-long grip on power and thwarting Conservative leader Pierre #Poilievre’s bid for leadership. Carney’s campaign capitalized on economic and nationalistic sentiments, promising to double #Canada’s home-building rate, reduce certain #taxes, and bolster domestic #manufacturing through an “all-in-Canada” network for vehicle parts. This strategy, outlined by the BBC, aims to reduce reliance on U.S. #imports, particularly in the #automotive sector, as a direct counter to Trump’s 25% #tariffs on Canadian vehicles not compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. Carney described these tariffs as a “tragedy for global trade” during an April 3 press conference, announcing limited countermeasures, including reciprocal 25% tariffs on non-compliant U.S. vehicle imports worth C$35.6 billion ($25.3 billion). These measures, he emphasized, spare #auto parts and Mexican content to minimize disruption. The #election outcome reflects widespread Canadian frustration with Trump’s trade policies, which have rattled #markets and strained bilateral relations. Posts on X highlight Carney’s victory as a rejection of Poilievre, whom some labeled a “fascist,” underscoring the polarized sentiment surrounding the campaign. Carney’s ability to frame the election as a stand against external pressures resonated with voters, with polls showing the Liberals moving “deeper into majority territory” by April 9, erasing Poilievre’s earlier 25-point lead. The CBC News Poll Tracker reported a seven-point Liberal lead just weeks before the vote, driven by concerns over #trade and #affordability. Economically, Carney faces a daunting landscape. Trump’s 10% baseline #tariff on all U.S. #imports, with higher duties on specific countries, has sparked fears of a broader #trade-war. Canada’s countermeasures, while targeted, are seen as insufficient to fully offset the damage. Carney warned on April 3 that the U.S. approach could harm American consumers and take “a long time” to reverse, urging patience while signaling openness to further action if needed. His government’s focus on #housing and #cost-of-living issues, including plans to address soaring grocery and housing costs, aims to alleviate domestic pressures exacerbated by trade disruptions. Internationally, Carney’s leadership is under scrutiny as he navigates #Canada’s role in a shifting global order. His administration has engaged with allies like the #UK, #China, and Gulf states to counterbalance U.S. pressures, particularly after Trump’s tariff announcements soured relations with major trading partners. The New York Times noted Carney’s description of the U.S.-Canada trade deal as “the best of a series of bad deals,” reflecting a pragmatic approach to preserving economic ties despite political friction. His victory speech in #Ottawa emphasized unity and resilience, with Carney waving to supporters and pledging to protect Canadian #sovereignty and prosperity. As Carney settles into his strengthened mandate, analysts expect his government to prioritize #trade negotiations and domestic #economic reforms. The #LiberalParty’s majority ensures legislative flexibility, but challenges loom, including managing #inflation, securing #supply-chains, and addressing voter concerns about affordability. With Trump’s administration showing no signs of easing its protectionist stance, Carney’s ability to balance diplomacy and economic strategy will define his tenure. For now, his election win signals a robust Canadian rebuke to external threats, setting the stage for a pivotal chapter in #Canada-US relations. #PMCarney #CanadianPolitics #fobaminews #latestnews #globalnews