July 2025
Brown University Reaches $50 Million Deal with Trump
Brown University has become the third Ivy League school to strike a deal with the administration of United States President Donald Trump, restoring frozen federal funding. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, is the latest instance of an elite US school bargaining with the president and acceding to his demands. As part of the deal, Brown […]
UN Condemns US Rollback of Sanctions on Myanmar Regime Allies
The United Nations’s top expert on Myanmar has sharply criticized the United States for lifting sanctions on allies of the country’s governing military regime, warning the move is a “major step backward”. Tom Andrews, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, on Wednesday called the decision “shocking”. The US quietly removed sanctions on […]
Tanzania Endorses Nigeria’s Bid for IMO Council Seat
The United Republic of Tanzania has officially endorsed Nigeria’s candidacy for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. The endorsement underscores strengthening ties between the two African nations and highlights their shared commitment to maritime development across the continent. The announcement came during a courtesy visit by Tanzania’s High Commissioner to […]
Katsina Assembly Decries Surge in Bandit Attacks
The Katsina State House of Assembly has raised a red flag over the increasing frequency of violent attacks by bandits in parts of the state, describing the trend as deeply troubling and in urgent need of attention. This concern was brought to the fore during a plenary session held on Wednesday, chaired by Speaker Alhaji […]
Trump Threatens Trade Deal Over Canada’s Palestine Recognition
United States President Donald Trump has expressed difficulties in making a trade deal with Canada after it announced its intention to back Palestinian statehood, following the examples of the United Kingdom and France amid growing international condemnation of Israel’s war on Gaza. “Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine. That […]
Prime Minister Steps Down Amidst Investigations and Protests
Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has resigned following investigations into his business dealings, which prompted widespread protests in the Baltic country’s capital, calling for his resignation. President Gitanas Nauseda announced Paluckas’ resignation to the media on Thursday morning. Paluckas confirmed the news in a statement sent by his Social Democrat Party. Paluckas’ resignation is likely […]
Stakeholders Support Customs’ 21-Day Ultimatum for Importers Permit
In a move that underscores growing support for enhanced regulatory enforcement at Nigeria’s ports, the Sea Empowerment & Research Centre (SEREC) has endorsed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for issuing a 21-day ultimatum to over 220 importers to regularise their Temporary Admission Permits (TAPs). The Customs Service, effective from July 28, 2025, gave a three-week […]
South Korea Shatters 117-Year Record for Sweltering Nights in July
South Korea has broken a 117-year record for the number of sweltering nights in July, with temperatures in Seoul not dipping below 29.3 degrees Celsius (84.7 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight, marking the 22nd “tropical night” so far this month. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), the number of tropical nights in July is the highest […]
Macau Democrat Arrested for Alleged Collusion with Foreign Forces
A leading democrat from Macau, Au Kam San, has been arrested for allegedly collaborating with foreign forces to endanger national security. According to Macau’s police, Au had been in contact with an unnamed “anti-China organisation abroad” since 2022, providing the group with false and seditious information for public exhibitions overseas and online. The police statement […]
AGF, NCC Team Up to Fix Telecom Woes
The Nigerian telecoms landscape may be poised for a transformative overhaul following a landmark meeting between the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida. The two leaders emphasized the urgent need for institutional synergy to resolve long-standing challenges that […]