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Democrats warn Trump tax cuts come at Medicaid’s expense in open letter

Medicaid is a government programme that provides health insurance to low-income individuals in the US. And in an open letter, Senate Democrats are warning that Trump’s tax cuts will come at the... Read more »
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BREAKING: Siemens Spain CEO, Family Killed in Hudson River Helicopter Crash

A tragic sightseeing tour ended in disaster Thursday afternoon when a helicopter plunged into the Hudson River near Hoboken, New Jersey, killing all five people on board. Among the victims were Agustin... Read more »
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South Korea and Syria Establish Diplomatic Ties in Blow to North Korea

In a historic diplomatic shift, South Korea and Syria have officially established diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone for both nations amid political transitions. The agreement was formalized on Thursday in Damascus,... Read more »
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Death toll from earlier US attacks on Yemen’s Hodeidah rises to 14

We have an update from Yemen’s Health Ministry on the toll of US-led coalition strikes earlier this week. The death toll from the attacks on a residential neighbourhood in the Red Sea... Read more »
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23 Anambra Indigenes on Death Row in Indonesia – Gov. Soludo Raises Alarm

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has revealed that 23 indigenes of the state are currently on death row in Indonesia for drug-related offences. The governor made the shocking disclosure on... Read more »
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US-China Tariff Dispute Threatens Global Trade, WTO Warns

The ongoing tariff conflict between the United States and China is putting global trade at risk, according to the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The trade war... Read more »
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Niger Ditches French, Adopts Hausa as National Language

Niger’s military government has officially designated Hausa as the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial legacy where French was predominant.This change was announced in a new charter released on... Read more »
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US to Review Social Media for Visa Applications

The United States has announced a new policy to review social media activity when assessing visa and residence permit applications. Immigration authorities will now consider online content as part of the process... Read more »
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Roof collapse at nightclub kills 44 including Governor during concert

At least 44 people have been confirmed dead and 160 injured after the roof of the iconic Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed during a live merengue concert. The... Read more »
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Workers Mustn’t Suffer FOR Trump Tarrifs, ITUC Warns

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s recent imposition of sweeping trade tariffs, describing the move as reckless and harmful to workers and consumers around the world.... Read more »
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U.S. Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Import Ban, Says It Hinders Access for American Products

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has criticized Nigeria’s restrictions on certain imports, saying the policy poses challenges for American exporters seeking to enter the Nigerian market. This statement... Read more »
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“Democracy Has Never Developed Any Country” — Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Declares

President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has declared that his country is not practising democracy but undergoing what he described as a “popular, progressive revolution.” Speaking at a flag-raising ceremony at... Read more »
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Netherlands tightens controls on military and dual use exports to Israel

The Dutch government says it has tightened export controls for all military and “dual use” goods destined for Israel. All direct exports and the transit of these goods to Israel will be... Read more »
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Musk Slams Trump Tariffs After Stock Market Slide

Elon Musk appeared to split from the Trump administration on tariffs overnight — as he lashed out at trade adviser Peter Navarro and said he hoped for a “zero tariff situation” between... Read more »
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Photos: Protesters in Berlin denounce Israel’s war on Gaza

Pro-Palestine protesters attend a symbolic funeral procession in the German capital, Berlin, in solidarity with the people killed in Israeli bombardments and military ground operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank... Read more »
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Many Palestinians not complying with forced evacuation orders in Shujayea as they have nowhere to go

There has been an Israeli evacuation order for the eastern parts of Shujayea, Gaza City. This is a very densely populated area, especially after Palestinians went back to their houses during the... Read more »
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CBN’s $10.50m Funding Not Loan but Grant – World Bank

The World Bank has clarified that the $10.50 million funding recently announced for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is a grant, not a loan. A World Bank source, who spoke on... Read more »
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LIVE: Israel bombs Gaza as outrage grows over killings of 15 medics

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Palestinian child among five in Israeli attack on Khan Younis

Earlier, we reported that an Israeli attack has killed a child in northern Gaza City. According to the Palestinian Information Centre, at least one more child was killed in Israel’s attacks on... Read more »
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Mass Protests Erupt Across U.S. Over Trump-Musk Reforms

Thousands of Americans staged protests across all 50 states on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump’s latest government reforms, spearheaded by his adviser, billionaire Elon Musk. Over 1,200 “Hands Off” rallies... Read more »