Australia will introduce new legislation in parliament on Monday (June 29) to strengthen its under-16 social media ban and give its internet regulator greater powers […]
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Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina says she will return home this year
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina said she will return home, after escaping the country amid a series of youth protests nearly two years ago in […]
One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone
One person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday in a shooting at a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has been […]
“July 11 Deadline Stands” — INEC, Political Parties Disagree Over Access Codes For 2027 Candidates’ Upload
The Independent National Electoral Commission and political parties have disagreed over the issuance of access codes required for parties to upload the particulars of their […]
“Challenge It At Trial” — Lagos Court Rejects Lawyer’s Bid To Stop Alleged Lekki Land Forgery Prosecution, Says Judicial Review Cannot Test Criminal Evidence
A Lagos State High Court has dismissed an application by legal practitioner Ademola Owolabi, principal of Ademola Adetokunbo & Co., seeking to stop his criminal […]
Watch: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani dives into public pool in a suit and tie
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was seen taking a leap into the Thomas Jefferson Pool as the city marked the opening of its outdoor pool […]
The US is entering a new nuclear era with small reactors: What we know
The United States has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to revive nuclear energy, with a new generation of small nuclear reactors moving closer […]
PM Modi conferred with honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title by Seychelles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 28) was conferred with the honorary ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ title by Seychelles for his steadfast commitment […]
Serbian protesters maintain pressure on president after his claims of stepping down
Thousands of protesters descended on the Serbian city of Kraljevo on Sunday, keeping up pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic a day after he said he […]
Pakistan conducts ground operation, strikes along Afghanistan border, kills 29 fighters
Pakistan’s security forces carried out an intelligence-based ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Sunday, followed by “calibrated strikes” on terrorist hideouts, killing 29 fighters, […]
PM Narendra Modi highlights India-Seychelles bond through chutney, samosa
Chutney and samosa flavours are among the unique elements that reflect the shared heritage of India and Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday […]
India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes spanning defence, digital payments, space, health
India and Seychelles on Sunday (June 28) unveiled 19 outcomes following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie, expanding cooperation in areas […]
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says
A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the […]
Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries overnight
Ukraine hit two Russian oil refineries in the Krasnodar and Yaroslavl regions overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as Kyiv ramps up pressure on […]
US-Iran War Live Updates: Talks to resume Tuesday in Doha; Tehran, Washington agree to halt strikes: Report
US-Iran War Live Updates: The US, Iran have agreed to end strikes on each other and renew talks in Doha, Qatar. Brent on Monday (June […]
Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on
Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional […]
South Korea to unveil $650 b. mega semiconductor, AI projects to drive new national growth
South Korea is set to unveil three “mega-projects” to fuel its next growth phase, including a new semiconductor hub in the southwest that local media […]
Japan’s retail sales rise a third month on wage gains, subsidies
Japan’s retail sales rose in May for a third month, powered by strong wage gains and government subsidies to ease the cost of living. Sales […]
Israeli satellite imagery reveals catastrophic quake damage in Venezuela where 68,000 still missing
High-resolution satellite images captured by the Israeli company ImageSat International (ISI) were released on Friday, providing a visual understanding of the disaster zone in La […]
2027: Okitipupa/Irele APC Leaders Push for Electable Candidates to Strengthen Tinubu’s Re-election Bid
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency of Ondo State have called on the party leadership to prioritise electability, […]