US President Donald Trump said on Monday that TrumpRx.gov, a government-backed website that lists discounted prescription drugs, will begin featuring generic medicines, including widely used […]
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China’s military drills are region’s greatest source of instability, Taiwan premier says
China is the greatest source of regional unease and instability due to its ongoing military activities, Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday, as the […]
Terrorists 'will be brought to justice,' San Diego mayor warns after deadly mosque shooting
“Anyone who seeks to do harm here should understand the response will be swift and you will be brought to justice,” the mayor added. “No […]
Iran's Tehran Stock Exchange to re-open after 80 days since the beginning of war with US
Iran will reopen its stock market today (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM local time after over 80 days, ever since the beginning of the US-Israeli war […]
“Unauthorised Access, MTN Airtime Conversion” — Court Dismisses Defendants’ Bid To Stop Trial, Upholds Retired Police Prosecutor’s Authority
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed an application filed by two men seeking to stop their prosecution over an […]
“False Returns, Unpaid Taxes” — Nigeria IRS Files Six-Count Charge Against Saipem, Directors Over Alleged ₦66.4bn ,$938,080 Fraud
The Nigeria Inland Revenue Service (IRS) has filed a six-count criminal charge against oil and gas firm Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited and two of its […]
“We Will Never Surrender To Terrorism” — Makinde Hints At Negotiation As 25 Students, Seven Teachers Are Abducted In Oyo School Attacks
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed that a total of 25 students and seven teachers were abducted during attacks on two schools in […]
“Over 20 ISWAP Fighters Killed” — DHQ Says Nigerian Troops, US AFRICOM Conduct Fresh Airstrikes In Borno
The Defence Headquarters on Monday said Nigerian troops, in collaboration with the United States Africa Command, killed more than 20 Islamic State West Africa Province […]
“Peter Obi Only Presidential Aspirant” — NDC Closes Sale Of 2027 Presidential Forms, Extends Deadline For Governorship, Senate, Reps, Assembly Aspirants
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only […]
“67.9% Of Emergency Calls Are Fake” — Lagos Govt Raises Alarm Over Abuse Of Command And Control Centre Lines
The Lagos State Government has warned residents against making fake emergency calls to the state’s Command and Control Centre, saying the rising abuse of emergency […]
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo
The species of Ebola virus causing an outbreak in Congo that has killed nearly 120 people is less common than other Ebola viruses, which is […]
Five dead, including two teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque
Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday (May 18) at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing a security guard and two other men […]
Modi’s Norway visit ends with 12 deals on space, shipping and green energy: Full list
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Norway marked the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the Nordic country in 43 years. During […]
US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money laundering
US prosecutors charged Alex Saab, known as the “bag man” for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with money laundering over his alleged exploitation of a […]
Putin aims to unlock gas pipeline project to China in Xi talks
Vladimir Putin is set to travel on Tuesday, May 19, to Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping in his first foreign visit of the […]
Standard Chartered to cut 7,000 jobs as bank targets 18% returns by 2030
Standard Chartered raised a key profit metric on Tuesday that the bank expects to achieve through deep headcount cuts and an expansion of its key […]
NextEra to buy Dominion in $66.8 billion deal as AI data center demand grows
US power companies NextEra Energy (NEE.N) and Dominion Energy (D.N) announced a plan to merge on Monday in a $66.8 billion deal that will form […]
A little-known ETF has surged 863% so far in 2026 tracking higher container prices
An ETF, currently with a size of $47 million, has outperformed every other asset class possible amidst rising geopolitical tensions, tracking the energy volatility. The […]
Donald Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $1.7 billion 'weaponization' fund
The Trump administration announced Monday the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly […]
Japan’s economy grows faster than expected, makes case for BoJ’s rate hike
Japan’s economy grew faster than anticipated at the beginning of the year, bolstering the case for additional Bank of Japan interest-rate hikes. It needs to […]