July 2025
Beijing Floods Claim 44 Lives At A Care Home For Elderly
Flooding in Beijing has resulted in 44 deaths, including 31 residents at a care home for elderly people in the Miyun District. The care home, situated in Taishitun Town, primarily cares for those who are severely disabled, low-income, or receiving minimal living allowances. About 77 elderly residents were inside the home when the floods hit, […]
The Disproportionate EU-US Deal: Uncertain Future Looms
The European Union and the United States have reached a trade deal, avoiding a potentially devastating trade war. However, the deal has sparked criticism, with many details yet to be ironed out and discrepancies between the two sides. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump announced the agreement, which includes […]
Kyiv Toll Rises to 15 as Russian Strikes Defy Trump Ceasefire Demand
A devastating wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv, killing 15 people and injuring 145 others, including 14 children. The attacks, which targeted multiple districts in the Ukrainian capital, brought down an apartment block and damaged several other buildings, including a hospital, school, and kindergarten. The Russian defence ministry claimed it conducted precision […]
Zulum Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints New Education Board Chairman
In a bid to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the removal of two commissioners from his cabinet while simultaneously announcing new appointments to fill key government positions. The decision was announced in an official statement released on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, in […]
Ogoga of Ikere Appointed as Ekiti Traditional Council Chairman
The Ekiti State Government has officially appointed His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, the Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, as the new Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers. This comes following the conclusion of the statutory tenure of the immediate past chairman, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro, the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti. The […]
Syria Seeks Russian Support in Post-Assad Era
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s visit to Moscow marks a significant development in the country’s relations with Russia. Despite Russia’s support for former President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new rulers are taking a pragmatic approach to relations with Moscow. Al-Shaibani emphasized the importance of having Russia “by our side” during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister […]
US Sanctions Palestinian Authority and PLO Members
The Trump administration has announced sanctions against members of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), accusing them of supporting “terrorism” and undermining peace efforts. The sanctions, which deny visas to members of either organization, aim to hold the PLO and PA accountable for not complying with their commitments and destabilizing the […]
Emil Bove’s Confirmation as US Judge Sparks Concerns
The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, Emil Bove, as a federal appeals court judge, sparking concerns about the potential impact on the judiciary. Bove, Trump’s former personal lawyer, was confirmed in a 50-49 partisan vote, with two Republicans voting against him. This appointment has raised eyebrows, particularly given Bove’s role in defending […]
Lebanese President Reiterates Calls for Hezbollah Disarmament
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has renewed calls for Hezbollah to disarm, amid growing pressure from the United States and ongoing conflict with Israel. In a televised speech, Aoun emphasized the need for the Lebanese state to extend its authority over all its territory and for all armed groups, including Hezbollah, to hand over their weapons(disarmament)to […]
The Future of the World Trade Organization In Trump’s Trade Wars
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is facing an existential(future) crisis as the United States, under President Donald Trump, continues to impose tariffs and challenge the organization’s rules-based order. Trump’s aggressive trade policies have sparked debates about the WTO’s relevance and effectiveness in resolving trade disputes. “The most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” Trump […]