- Centerstage Events

Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff winning French Open this weekend, took centerstage on this week among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 1

North Macedonia to abolish all tariffs...

North Macedonia announces it will abolish all import tariffs on U.S. goods, aiming to secure a reciprocal zero-tariff trade deal with the Trump administration. The move follows a 33% U.S. tariff on North Macedonian exports. Finance Minister Kochoska says it signals goodwill for mutual trade benefits. With bilateral trade at $314 million last year, officials hope this policy, pending parliamentary approval, will boost economic growth and lead to a broader free-trade agreement.

Monday, 2 June, 2025

Security Council two-year terms starting January 1, 2026

The United Nations General Assembly elects Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia to the U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting January 1, 2026. These countries replace Algeria, Sierra Leone, South Korea, Guyana, and Slovenia. Each received over two-thirds of member votes, with Bahrain topping at 186. Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is also elected as General Assembly president for its 80th session starting in September.

Tuesday, 3 June, 2025

Google & Chile to build the Humboldt Cable...

Google partners with Chile to build the Humboldt Cable, the first trans-Pacific submarine fiber optic cable linking South America with Asia and Oceania. Scheduled for deployment in 2027, the 14,800 km cable will connect Valparaíso, Chile, to Sydney, Australia, via French Polynesia. Officials call it a transformative step to boost Chile’s role as a digital hub, attracting tech, mining, and banking investments in both Chile and Australia.

Wednesday, 4 June, 2025

Chad suspends all visas for U.S. citizens...

Chad suspends all visas for U.S. citizens in response to President Donald Trump's expanded travel ban, which includes Chad and six other African nations. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno declares the move a matter of national dignity. The U.S. ban, effective Monday, targets 12 countries, mainly from Africa and the Middle East, and restricts certain visas for nationals from an additional eight countries. Trump defends the policy as necessary for national security.

Thursday, 5 June, 2025

President Trump calls Elon Musk...

On June 6, 2025, President Trump calls Elon Musk “a man who has lost his mind,” dismissing any interest in reconciliation. Musk criticizes Trump’s trade tariffs and immigration bill, warning they could trigger a U.S. recession by late 2025. The House narrowly passed Trump’s legislative package, which Musk says worsens national debt. Following Musk’s online warning, Tesla shares crash over 14%, erasing $150 billion in value and rattling global financial markets.

Friday, 6 June, 2025

Afghanistan Prime Minister offers amnesty to Afghans...

On Eid Al-Adha, Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund offers amnesty to Afghans who fled after the 2021 regime change, urging them to return without fear of harm. His message follows U.S. President Donald Trump's travel ban on 12 countries, including Afghanistan, and the suspension of refugee programs. Akhund calls on officials to support returnees and criticizes media portrayals, insisting the Taliban's governance is Islamic and peaceful despite acknowledged challenges.

Saturday, 7 June, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz claims his second French Open...

Carlos Alcaraz claims his second French Open and fifth Grand Slam title after defeating Jannik Sinner in a historic five-hour, 29-minute final — the longest in French Open history — with a thrilling 4–6, 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(10–2) victory. Meanwhile, on Saturday, Coco Gauff triumphs in the women’s singles final, beating Aryna Sabalenka 6–7(5–7), 6–2, 6–4 to secure her first French Open title.

Sunday, 8 June, 2025