Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch Monday’s match and others plan to protest […]
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Oil prices tumble and Asian shares surge as US and Iran near deal to end Middle East war
Asian markets surged on Monday while oil prices tumbled following a tentative peace agreement between the US and Iran. The deal is expected to alleviate […]
Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old monastery in Kyiv
A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 13 people in the capital Kyiv on Monday as strikes […]
Eric Trump calls out ‘AI generated screenshots’ after post claims he asked UFC Freedom 250 commentator if fights were ‘rigged’
Eric Trump forcefully denied online allegations that he sought insider information about the UFC Freedom 250 event being held Sunday at the White House. In […]
Most Americans think nation’s best days are over, says new poll to mark 250th anniversary
Most Americans think the U.S. has already seen its best days, according to a new poll released ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. Fifty-eight percent […]
Mass Trial: Court jails three for links to Boko Haram
One of the convict’s, 55-year-old farmer from Borno State, was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for concealing information about Boko Haram activities in his community. […]
The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fight at the White House
The White House has never seen anything like the UFC show President Donald Trump is hosting to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th […]
Deregistration of ADC, others draws backlash as opposition vows legal fight
Opposition politicians, party leaders and activists have criticised Monday’s Federal High Court judgement ordering the deregistration of five political parties Opposition politicians, party leaders and […]
Hegseth insists US had control of Strait of Hormuz all along – despite shipping freeze that has impacted global economy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with CBS’s Margaret Brennan on Sunday over whether the U.S. ever established functional military control over the Strait of Hormuz, […]
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in months
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, according to a spokesperson. The 84-year-old was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning and […]
Twelve dead after plane carrying skydivers crashes in Missouri, police say
A skydiving plane carrying 12 people crashed in Missouri on Sunday, killing everyone on board. The aircraft, which was taking passengers up for a planned […]
Vance reveals the one thing that has to happen before he and Usha can consider a 2028 run for the White House
Vice President JD Vance is finally speaking out about his 2028 plans. The 41-year-old is seen by many – but not all – in MAGA as […]
Zohran Mamdani reacts to viral New York Knicks rhyme: ‘My mayor’s Muslim, my bagel’s Jewish’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared his reaction to the viral rhyme that starts “My mayor’s Muslim, my bagel’s Jewish” and celebrates the New […]
Canadian PM Mark Carney celebrates Irish roots as he warns of ‘global rupture’ ahead of G7 meeting
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged closer international cooperation, warning of a “global rupture” as he visited his ancestral home in the west of […]
Trump’s support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, poll shows
Support for President Donald Trump among rural Americans, a crucial voting bloc, has seen a significant decline, with concerns over the rising cost of living […]
Ex-recruiting director for University of Hawaii football files suit claiming discrimination over narcolepsy diagnosis
The former director of recruiting for the University of Hawaii’s football program claims she faced discrimination from her bosses and coworkers after revealing she had […]
Buratai, Nigeria’s former army chief under whom insecurity persisted, proposes solutions
The retired general said the country is now witnessing the confirmation of a warning he issued in 2021. Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur […]
Police rescue woman from mob in Rivers
Operatives of the Azikiwe Police Division in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have rescued a woman identified as Maria Kobara from a mob after she was […]
Tinubu champions a closer partnership with northern traditional rulers to boost security and development
President Tinubu’s presence was strongly represented at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC) on Monday in Dutse, Jigawa State. […]
Cult clash leaves four dead, two injured in Kwara
Four persons have been killed and two others injured following a suspected cult-related shooting in the Post Office area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. […]