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Russian Airstrikes Kill 12 in Ukraine

A wave of overnight Russian airstrikes has claimed the lives of at least 12 people across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, as both Kyiv and Moscow continue a significant prisoner exchange operation.... Read more »
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EU Vows to Protect Interests as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Imports

The European Union has declared it will defend its interests following a threat by United States President Donald Trump to impose a 50 percent tariff on all EU goods. Trump’s warning, posted... Read more »
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Recession Hits Canada, GDP Shrinks, Job Market Weakens

Canada’s economy appears to be entering a recession, according to a Bloomberg survey of 34 economists.  Output is expected to shrink by 1% in Q2 and by 0.1% in Q3 — meeting... Read more »
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Verdict On the Kim Kardashian Paris robbery trial Announced

A French court is to give a verdict on Friday in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing reality TV star Kim Kardashian of some $10 million worth of jewelry in... Read more »
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UK Agrees to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius in Historic Move

The UK government has signed a landmark agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. At the same time, it secured a long-term lease that allows the US to continue... Read more »
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Trump Condemns Washington Attack on Israeli Embassy Staff, Offers Condolences

US President Donald Trump has condemned the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members outside a Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday evening. In a post on his Truth Social platform... Read more »
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2 Israeli Embassy Staff Members Killed in DC Shooting

Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC on Wednesday evening. Authorities say a suspect is in custody following what officials describe as... Read more »
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Trump, Ramaphosa Meet at White House to Address Diplomatic Tensions

President Donald Trump has hosted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for White House talks Wednesday at a moment when relations between the two countries are at a nadir, with Trump laying into... Read more »
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Trump Accuses South African President of Genocide in Shock Move

President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday by playing him a video that he claimed proved genocide is being committed against white people, driving farmers to flee to... Read more »
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US Missile Defense Gets $175bn Upgrade: Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Plan

United States President Donald Trump has revealed new details and initial funding for his “Golden Dome” missile defence system, a multi-layered shield designed to protect the nation from missile threats originating from... Read more »
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UK Inflation Jumps to 15-Month High Amid Surging Utility Bills

Official data showed that Britain’s annual inflation rate surged more than expected in April as energy and water bills rose sharply. The Consumer Prices Index soared to 3.5 per cent last month,... Read more »
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General CG Musa Leads Nigerian Delegation to Cameroon’s 53rd National Day Celebration

The Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR alongside his entourage, graced the 53rd National Day celebrations of the Republic of Cameroon, held in Yaounde on Tuesday 20 May 2025. ... Read more »
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Nuclear Talks with US Unlikely to Succeed, Says Iran’s Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has voiced skepticism over ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, saying he does not believe the discussions will yield any results, according to the Islamic... Read more »
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Israel Faces Sanctions Threat from UK, France, and Canada Over Gaza Conflict

The United Kingdom, France, and Canada have issued a joint warning to Israel, threatening to take “concrete actions” if the country continues its intensified military operations in Gaza, BBC reported on Monday.... Read more »
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Trump Suggests Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Was Hidden from Public

Former President Donald Trump on Monday suggested, without evidence, that President Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis may have been concealed from the public for some time. “There are things going on that... Read more »
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Covid Loan Fraudster Jailed for 18 Months in UK

A recruitment consultant who fraudulently abused the UK government’s Covid-19 support scheme has been sentenced after misappropriating tens of thousands of pounds meant to help struggling businesses survive the pandemic. Rico Iheagwara,... Read more »
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Trump Accuses Kamala Harris of Paying for Celebrity Endorsements, Vows to Investigate

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival Kamala Harris over celebrities who backed her failed run for the White House. “Candidates aren’t... Read more »
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Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, his personal office confirmed in a statement on Monday. The diagnosis follows recent medical evaluations prompted by worsening urinary symptoms.... Read more »
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Deadly Collision: Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, 2 Killed

The Mexican Navy’s training ship, Cuauhtémoc, on Saturday evening, collided with New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to 19 others.  The incident occurred as the vessel, carrying... Read more »
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Higher Costs, Higher Prices: Walmart Blames Tariffs for Price Increase

Walmart has disclosed reason for its planned raise in prices in the United States as soon as this month, citing costs increase as a result of the new tariffs on imports imposed... Read more »