Nigeria is facing one of its most devastating mass abductions in years after 315 people — including 303 students and 12 teachers — were seized from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in the Papiri community of Niger State. The attack, carried out by heavily armed gunmen in the early hours, has renewed nationwide…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled a willingness to engage closely with Washington on a U.S.-backed peace proposal, describing his approach as “constructive, honest and prompt.” Following a meeting in Kyiv with U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, Zelensky affirmed that Ukrainian and American teams would collaboratively work on the key elements of the plan. Although…
A devastating Russian drone and missile strike hit the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil overnight, killing 25 people, including three children, and injuring dozens more. The attack, one of the deadliest in western Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, struck a densely populated residential area where families were asleep as the bombardment began….
A fresh political rift has opened between former U.S. President Donald Trump and one of his most vocal allies, Marjorie Taylor Greene, just days before a high-stakes congressional vote on the release of newly compiled Epstein files. The clash—unexpected given Greene’s long-standing loyalty to Trump—has injected new tension into Republican ranks as lawmakers prepare for…
Donald Trump has announced that he will pursue legal action against the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of defamation after what he describes as a deceptive and damaging edit of his January 6, 2021 speech in a recent Panorama documentary. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed that he intends to file the lawsuit “sometime next…
Thousands of pages of newly unsealed court documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein have revealed fresh details about his network of associates and alleged interactions with powerful figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump. The files, which stem from a long-running civil case against Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell, include depositions, witness statements, and…
Two years after the devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas erupted, the question now dominating diplomatic circles is whether both sides are finally ready to end the war. The toll — human, political, and regional — has been immense. According to BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen, there are tentative signs that exhaustion on both…
In a move aimed at curbing escalating violence and unrest, former U.S. President Donald Trump has authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, citing a “breakdown of law and order” in the city. The decision, announced from his Florida residence, comes after weeks of mounting pressure from local leaders, police unions, and…
U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to halt Ankara’s continued purchase of Russian oil during a bilateral meeting at the White House on Wednesday. The talks, which were expected to cover defense cooperation, NATO commitments, and regional conflicts, quickly turned into a sharp exchange over Turkey’s energy ties with Moscow. According…
In a dramatic policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the introduction of a $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants, sparking intense debate both at home and abroad. The measure, aimed at what Trump describes as “protecting American workers,” represents one of the most restrictive steps taken in the U.S. immigration system…
