July 25, 2025
Trump’s Approach to War-Making: Bomb Before Peace
US President Donald Trump‘s administration has been marked by a surge in air attacks and civilian casualties, as he seeks to reorient US foreign policy to “America First.” According to a report by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), the US has carried out 529 air attacks in 240 locations across the […]
Bokkos Bloodshed: Gunmen Kill 14 Villagers, Policeman in Twin Attacks
The peace of Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State was violently shattered on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as armed men launched two separate but devastating attacks that left at least 14 villagers and a mobile police officer dead. The incidents, which occurred hours apart, have reignited fears and heightened tension among residents in the […]
UK Moves to Reinstate Extradition Deal with Hong Kong
The United Kingdom government is planning to reinstate extradition cooperation with Hong Kong, which was suspended five years ago due to concerns about the city’s Chinese national security laws. The Home Office applied to Parliament to make the changes on July 17, followed by a letter to Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp the next day. […]
Starlink Suffers Global Outage, Elon Musk Apologizes
SpaceX‘s Starlink satellite internet suffered a significant global outage on Thursday, knocking tens of thousands of users offline. The disruption lasted for approximately two hours and 30 minutes, prompting an apology from senior executives, including founder Elon Musk. According to Michael Nicolls, Starlink’s vice president of Starlink Engineering, the outage was caused by a “failure […]
Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate, Displacing Thousands
Thailand and Cambodia continued to exchange heavy artillery and rocket fire on Friday, as their worst cross-border fighting in more than a decade entered a second day. Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned the fighting with Cambodia “could develop into war”, but added, “for now it remains limited to clashes.” At least 15 people […]
US and Israel Recall Teams from Gaza Ceasefire Talks
The United States(US) and Israel have recalled their teams from Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas submitted a proposal that showed “a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire,” according to US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The move comes amid growing international pressure on both sides to reach an agreement and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in […]
US Doctors and Veterans Urge Trump to End Israel Support
A group of US doctors, veterans, and rights advocates gathered outside the US Capitol to urge President Donald Trump to end unconditional support for Israel amid the growing hunger crisis in Gaza. The advocates banged on empty pots to draw attention to the starvation in Gaza, where many have not eaten in days and more […]
US and Israel Condemn France’s Move to Recognize Palestinian State
The United States and Israel have strongly condemned France’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizing the move as “reckless” and saying it “only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace”. Rubio’s comments came after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would officially recognize a Palestinian state […]
Nigeria Commits To Private Sector-led Food Systems Reform
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria will pursue a transformative private sector-led approach to food systems reform to position the country as a continental leader in agricultural innovation. He further hinted that the government is ever ready to introduce single-digit credit facilities to finance agricultural ventures, similar to how countries like South Korea supported […]