President Bola Tinubu has taken a swipe at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of leaving behind unpaid pension liabilities […]
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UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition in vote on new term
United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia’s war in Ukraine and Israel’s conduct in Gaza, faces opposition from both countries […]
Democrats to finalise their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states
Democrats are poised to lock in the party’s 2028 presidential nominating schedule on Friday, likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping […]
US Coast Guard rescues 11 after seaplane crashes in Washington state, injuring four
The US Coast Guard said on Thursday that a Kenmore Air seaplane in Washington state with 11 people on board made an emergency landing near […]
Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media
Vietnam is planning to force social media platforms to ban users under 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts, according to a draft […]
Malaysia amb. to US summoned by US State Department over country's Israel policy
Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States was summoned by the US State Department to explain Kuala Lumpur’s position on Israel, state media reported, citing the […]
Venezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report shows
Two earthquakes that rocked Venezuela on June 24 caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, but the cost of rebuilding could be twice that much […]
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections
The state has sent more than 3,000 letters to Alaska voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the August 18 primary, a number […]
Australia commits another $3.2 billion to nuclear submarines with US and UK
Australia said on Friday it would pump an additional $3.2 billion into building the country’s nuclear-powered submarines, part of a controversial defence pact with the […]
US military says it's launching new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The US military announced Thursday, July 23, that it is conducting the 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes. Earlier […]
Canada to consider retaliating against latest Trump tariffs, Carney says
Canada will do whatever it takes to defend itself in a trade war with the United States, including possible retaliatory measures, Prime Minister Mark Carney […]
US to develop new car exit rules, addressing Tesla, EV door safety concerns
US auto safety regulators will start developing new requirements to ensure drivers and passengers can safely exit their vehicles, a significant move to address issues […]
UK says armed forces ready after Iran warns over US bombers using British bases
Britain said on Thursday its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued a warning over allowing […]
UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition in vote on new term
United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia’s war in Ukraine and Israel’s conduct in Gaza, faces opposition from both countries […]
Japan's inflation ticks up for first time in 3 months as energy costs weigh heavy
Japan’s main inflation indicator increased for the first time in three months. The Bank of Japan is still on track to raise interest rates this […]
Japan's inflation ticks up for first time in 3 months as energy costs weigh heavy
Japan’s main inflation indicator increased for the first time in three months. The Bank of Japan is still on track to raise interest rates this […]
US-Iran War Live Updates: US launches 13th night of strikes as Brent crude breaches $100
The US tightened its naval blockade and struck targets across Iran, while explosions were reported in several cities and escalating tensions pushed Brent crude above […]
“NCAA Threatens Royal Air Maroc With Suspension” — Cites Baggage Infractions, Poor Passenger Handling, Ignored Meetings
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has threatened to suspend the operations of Royal Air Maroc in Nigeria over alleged persistent violations of consumer protection regulations […]
“Nigeria Prize For Literature Unveils 2026 Longlist” — Tanure Ojaide, Saddiq Dzukogi, Theresa Lola, Eight Others Make Poetry List
The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Literature has unveiled the longlist for the 2026 edition of the award, with 11 poetry collections selected […]
Trump imposes 10% tariff on India, lower than proposed 12.5% levy
India will face a 10% US tariff under President Donald Trump’s new trade action against 60 economies over forced-labour imports, lower than the 12.5% levy […]