Former Malaysian PM Najib Convicted Of Power Abuse
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been convicted in his second major legal case tied to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, a ruling that marks another critical chapter in Malaysia’s long-running fight against corruption. The Kuala Lumpur High Court delivered the verdict on Friday, finding Najib, 72, guilty on all 21 counts of money laundering […]
Champagne And Chains: Nigeria’s Christmas Of National Amnesia
Every December, Nigeria becomes a theater of contradictions, a place where hunger wears designer clothes, poverty sips champagne, and failure throws a concert. The streets of Lagos glitter with imported lights while the national grid collapses for the hundredth time.
American Forces Hit ISIS Sites In Nigeria On Trump Order
United States President Donald Trump announced that American military forces carried out “powerful and deadly” strikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday, following his repeated warnings that the group must cease attacks on Christians in the country. The Department of Defense confirmed that “multiple ISIS terrorists” were killed during the operation, […]
Clarifying U.S. Visa Realities For Nigerians—Part 2
One of the most persistent myths circulating through Nigerian media and social networks is the claim that “the United States has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians.” The statement, though emotionally potent, collapses under the weight of fact and law.
Clarifying U.S. Visa Realities For Nigerians—Part 1
What a “Partial Visa Ban” Really Means By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze When Law Speaks, Rumor Should Listen In the vocabulary of American immigration law, few expressions have been so distorted by public debate as the phrase “partial visa ban.” It has become a convenient shorthand in news headlines and social-media posts—yet, in strict legal terms, the […]
Dr. Nneka Amadi: The New Face Of Global Research Leadership
In a landmark appointment that reaffirms its rising global influence, the New York Center for Advanced Research (NYCAR) has named Dr. Nneka Anne Amadi as its new Director of Administration and International Studies, effective January 2026. The announcement marks a bold step in NYCAR’s ongoing mission to strengthen international research collaboration and academic diplomacy.
Libyan Army Leader Dies In Turkish Aircraft Crash
Libya’s top military commander, Mohammed Ali Ahmed al Haddad, has died after the private jet carrying him and other senior officials crashed near Ankara, Turkish authorities confirmed. The aircraft went down shortly after departing from Turkey’s capital on Tuesday, killing everyone on board. Al Haddad, who served as chief of staff of the Libyan army, […]
Australia To Expel British Man Over Nazi Symbol Charges
Australian authorities have moved to cancel the visa of a British citizen living in Queensland, setting him on a path toward deportation after allegations that he promoted Nazi ideology and targeted the Jewish community with violent rhetoric online. The 43 year old man was arrested earlier this month and charged after investigators accused him of […]
Five Killed As Mexican Navy Plane Goes Down Off US Coast
A humanitarian flight operated by the Mexican Navy ended in tragedy after a small aircraft crashed into waters off the coast of Texas near Galveston, killing at least six people, including a two year old child who was being transported for urgent medical care in the United States. Mexican naval authorities confirmed on Tuesday that […]
Former EU’s Breton Slams US Visa Restrictions As ‘Witch Hunt’
Washington has moved to restrict travel for five European figures, announcing visa bans, over allegations that they played key roles in efforts to pressure technology companies into limiting speech the United States describes as unfavorable to American perspectives. Among those targeted is a former senior official of the European Union, a decision that has quickly […]
Student Loan Defaulters Face Wage Garnishment Under Trump
The Trump administration is moving to restart one of the federal government’s toughest debt collection tools, announcing plans to begin deducting money directly from the paychecks of Americans who have fallen behind on their student loans. It will be the first time wage garnishment is used for student debt since collections were largely frozen during […]
Belgium Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
Belgium has taken a formal step into one of the most closely watched international legal battles in recent years, announcing its decision to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over the war in Gaza. The move deepens Europe’s visible involvement in the proceedings and signals widening concern about […]