Afghanistan Claims 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed In Clash
A fierce overnight clash between Afghan and Pakistani forces has left dozens dead on both sides, in one of the bloodiest escalations along the two countries’ volatile border in recent years. Afghanistan’s Taliban government said on Sunday that its forces killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and wounded 30 others during coordinated retaliatory operations that followed an […]
Nigeria’s Tourism To Witness New Dawn Under New DG — Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has expressed optimism that Olayiwola Awakan, popularly known as Ola Awakan, will breathe new life into Nigeria’s tourism industry following his recent appointment as Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC). In a statement released on Friday through his media aide, Moses Olafare, the monarch described Awakan’s […]
Lecornu Returns As French PM After Macron’s Political Reset
After days of speculation and political upheaval, French President Emmanuel Macron has reinstated Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister — barely four days after his resignation plunged France into turmoil. The decision, announced late Friday from the Élysée Palace, capped a week of frantic backroom negotiations and mounting uncertainty in Paris. Macron’s announcement came after hours […]
Tennessee Arms Facility: 19 Unaccounted For After Huge Blast
A powerful explosion tore through a military munitions factory in rural Tennessee on Friday, leaving at least 19 people missing and feared dead, in what local officials have described as one of the most devastating industrial disasters in the state’s recent history.
Attorney General Letitia James Of NYC Charged With Fraud
The political and legal fault lines in the United States deepened sharply on Thursday after New York Attorney General Letitia James — one of Donald Trump’s most prominent courtroom adversaries — was indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of mortgage fraud. According to reports by CNN and The Washington Post, the […]
Belgian Authorities Foil Drone Attack Plan On Prime Minister
Belgian security services say they have thwarted an elaborate terrorist plot to assassinate Prime Minister Bart De Wever and other senior politicians using explosives mounted on drones.
President Boluarte Removed As Crime Crisis Rocks Peru
In a stunning political upheaval, Peru’s Congress voted in the early hours of Friday to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, ending the tenure of one of the world’s most unpopular leaders as the country reels from a violent crime wave and deep political fatigue. Lawmakers convened for an emergency late-night session after a rare […]
Ahead Of King’s Address, Moroccan Youth Rally For Reforms
Thousands of young Moroccans poured onto the streets again Thursday night, demanding the dismissal of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and sweeping reforms to revive the country’s crumbling public services, as frustration with the government deepens ahead of King Mohammed VI’s address to parliament.
Warning Lifted As Tsunami Threat Fades In Philippines, Indonesia
Manila — The Philippines and Indonesia breathed a cautious sigh of relief on Friday after tsunami warnings were lifted following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of the Philippines’ Mindanao region, rattling cities and sending residents rushing to higher ground.
Nigeria’s Council Of State Endorses Amupitan As INEC Boss
Nigeria’s National Council of State has endorsed the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the completion of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s decade-long tenure. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the development in a statement on Thursday, noting that President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan’s name […]
Gambia To Hold Crucial Presidential Election In Dec 2026
The Gambia will head to the polls on December 5, 2026, officials announced Thursday, setting the stage for a tense contest as President Adama Barrow faces growing backlash over his decision to seek a third term in office. The announcement by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) also fixed April 10, 2027, for parliamentary elections, reaffirming […]
Pressure From Trump Builds But US Govt Shutdown Persists
The deadlock in Washington tightened Thursday as the U.S. government shutdown entered its third week, with senators once again rejecting a Republican funding proposal despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump. Since October 1, federal agencies have remained starved of funds, leaving key public services paralysed while Democrats and Republicans trade blame across the aisle. […]