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Ukraine’s Parliament Cancels Session After Russia Fired a New Missile
Three Ukrainian lawmakers confirmed that the parliamentary session previously scheduled was canceled President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office continued to work in…
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South Korea’s Mountain of Plastic Waste Shows Limits of Recycling
South Korea says that it recycles 7% of its plastic waste, compared to about 5%-6% in the US South Korea…
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Ireland’s Anti-immigration Right Eyes Election Gains
After recession and economic slowdown from 2008, immigration surged again following the coronavirus pandemic Some 20 percent of Ireland’s 5.4-million…
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World Leaders Split as ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu
Palestinian Authority said the decision ‘represents hope and confidence in international law’ Spain, Italy said they would follow the ruling…
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 87 in Northern and Central Gaza as War Death Toll Surpasses 44,000
Israeli strikes on northern and central Gaza killed at least 87 Palestinians in 24 hours, local health authorities said, as…
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Trump’s AG Pick Gaetz Withdraws Amid Evidence of Paying for Sex
After allegations of being involved in sex trafficking and having sex with a minor, United States President-elect pick for Attorney…
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Just In: Simon Ekpa Will Be Extradited To Nigeria To Face Charges — Defence Headquarters
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has stated that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra…
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Court Grants Chinese Firm Right To Seize Nigeria’s $25 Million Assets
A court in the British Virgin Islands has, again, granted Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd, a Chinese firm, the…
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International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Israeli Prime Minister
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and…
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Zelensky Says Crimea Can Only be Restored to Ukraine Through Diplomacy
Zelensky tells Fox News his country could not afford to lose the number of lives that would be required to…
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Xi and Lula Call for Peace in Ukraine, Ceasefire in Gaza
China-Brazil roadmap for mediating peace has been endorsed by Russia — an ally of China — but rejected by Ukraine…
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UN: Nearly 40% of 3.4 Million Displaced in Myanmar Are Children
Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military deposed Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government in 2021 The fighting, as…
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Concerns Over Nigeria’s Foreign Policy as Tinubu Fails to Appoint Ambassadors Since 2023
Nigeria’s foreign policy is currently at risk as President Bola Tinubu’s inaction on ambassadors has sparked concerns in the polity.…
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Biden Agrees to Give Ukraine Anti-personnel Mines
US President Joe Biden has agreed to give Ukraine anti-personnel land mines, a US defence official told the BBC, a…
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G20 Leaders Back Scaling Up of Climate Finance From ‘Billions to Trillions’
The high-level diplomatic push for climate action shifted southward on Tuesday as G20 leaders met in Rio, backing the scaling…
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Russia’s Nuclear Threats ‘Irresponsible’: EU’s Borrell
“It is not the first time that Putin plays the nuclear gamble,” the outgoing foreign policy chief told reporters “Russia…
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Man caught with fake Nigerian passport and driving licence in UK
Banjo Osibemekun, a 61-year-old resident of William Street, Swanmore, in the United Kingdom, has pleaded guilty to possessing a false…
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Ukraine Vows to ‘Never Submit’ As War Reaches 1,000th Day
Ukraine has said it will never give in to Russia’s aggression as it marks 1,000 days since the Kremlin launched…
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Turkish Strikes in Syria Cut Water to One Million People
Turkish air strikes in drought-struck north-east Syria have cut off access to electricity and water for more than a million…
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At Least 34 Killed in Israeli Strike in Northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike on a five-storey residential block in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza has killed at least 34…
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Sri Lanka’s Left-leaning President Swears in New Cabinet After Election Victory
Harini Amarasuriya, first woman to head Sri Lankan government, reappointed as PM National People’s Power alliance won two-thirds majority in…
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Ukraine Brings Back Long Rolling Power Cuts After Major Russian Strike
Russia unleashed its largest missile attack on Ukraine in almost three months Temporary power cuts across the country were announced…
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Tinubu Arrives Brazil for G20 Summit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit…
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Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Inside Russia With Missiles
US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to…
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World Bank uncovers $32 million missing from Nigeria’s water project
A new World Bank report has flagged massive corruption in Nigeria’s water sector. The global financial organisation which made the…
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President Tinubu Confers GCON Honour On Indian PM Modi
President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) to the Indian Prime Minister,…
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President Tinubu Off To Brazil For G-20 Leaders Summit
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday to attend the 19th meeting of the…
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Chidimma Adetshina Finishes as First Runner-up at Miss Universe
Nigeria’s shining star, Chidimma Adetshina has achieved a historic milestone by finishing as the first runner-up at the Miss Universe…
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Indian Prime Minister Modi Arrives in Nigeria, Received by FCT Minister Wike, Bianca
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Modi was received by the Federal…
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North Korean Troops in Ukraine War ‘Extremely Significant’ for East Asia Security: Japan Minister
“This will not only deepen the severity of the Ukraine situation, but also have extremely significant implications for east Asia’s…
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