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 […]
Trump Says Dissenters Barred From Federal Reserve Leadership
United States President Donald Trump has openly stated that he wants the next head of the US Federal Reserve to fully align with his economic thinking, particularly on interest rates, saying he expects the incoming chairman to keep rates low and avoid opposing his views. Trump made the comments on Tuesday as the search intensified […]
Clarifying U.S. Visa Realities For Nigerians—Intro
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Series Introduction: Understanding Law, Policy, and Perception In the charged atmosphere of online commentary and fragmented headlines, few topics have generated as much confusion in Nigeria as the notion that the United States has “banned” Nigerians from receiving visas. The word ban, circulated without legal definition, has acquired a life of […]
US Offers Illegal Immigrants $3,000 To Leave For Christmas
The United States government is offering a holiday incentive for undocumented immigrants to leave the country voluntarily, providing $3,000 alongside a free flight to their home countries. The program, announced Monday by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), aims to encourage self-deportation while reducing the risk of enforcement action. Through the initiative, those living in […]
NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani To Be Sworn In By James, Sanders
Zohran Mamdani is set to take the reins as New York City’s mayor on New Year’s Day in a ceremony that will highlight his progressive allies. Attorney General Letitia James will administer the first oath at midnight, with Mamdani’s family by his side. James praised Mamdani’s campaign, saying it united residents around the principle that […]
Malaysian Court Rejects Najib’s House Arrest Sentence Bid
A Malaysian court has rejected an attempt by former Prime Minister Najib Razak to complete the remainder of his prison term under house arrest, ruling that the royal document cited in his application carries no legal force. The decision, delivered on Monday by the Kuala Lumpur High Court, keeps Najib behind bars as he continues […]
1,335-Year Sentence Among 250 MS-13 Gang Convictions
El Salvador’s authorities have handed down prison sentences to nearly 250 members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang, including one term totalling 1,335 years, as part of the government’s sweeping anti-gang campaign. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, the attorney general’s office said 248 MS-13 members had been convicted and sentenced for crimes that […]
NY Will Mandate Warning Labels On Teen Social Media Use
New York has moved to tighten oversight of how social media platforms engage young users, with a new law requiring warning labels about addictive design features when minors access popular apps such as Instagram and TikTok. The legislation, signed late Friday, obliges platforms to alert users under the age of 18 to the potential mental […]
2026 Brings Mounting Pressure On Nuclear Arms Control
The global system designed to limit nuclear weapons and prevent escalation is facing renewed strain in 2026, as two major pillars of arms control approach uncertain moments, raising concerns among diplomats and security experts about the weakening of long standing safeguards. Early in the year, attention will focus on the expiration of the New Strategic […]
130 Kidnapped Catholic School Students Released In Nigeria
Nigerian authorities say all schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State late last year have now been freed, closing one of the country’s most closely watched kidnapping cases in recent months. A presidential spokesman, Sunday Dare, announced on Sunday that a further 130 pupils had been released, following the earlier rescue of […]
Japan Set To Restart Biggest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima
Japan has cleared the last political hurdle to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, a decision that marks a decisive turn in the country’s long, uneasy return to nuclear energy nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster reshaped public trust and national policy. The final approval came Monday when Niigata’s regional assembly passed a confidence […]
US, Ukraine Say Miami Talks Productive Though Inconclusive
US and Ukrainian officials say recent negotiations in Miami were “productive and constructive,” but the talks have not produced a clear breakthrough toward ending the war between Ukraine and Russia, which is now approaching its fourth year. Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, released a joint statement after three […]