Israel has intensified its campaign in Gaza, issuing mass evacuation orders across both northern and southern regions, including areas previously labeled as “safe zones.” Amid these developments, a tragic incident in central Gaza’s az-Zawayda saw at least 15 people killed in an overnight Israeli airstrike on displaced civilians. Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media reports … Read more
US President Joe Biden has urged all parties involved in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations to avoid actions that could derail the progress made. “We are closer than we’ve ever been” to securing a ceasefire, Biden announced following the latest round of discussions, though scepticism remains from some quarters, including a senior Hamas official. To further … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at addressing the housing crisis, economic challenges faced by families, and corporate practices. Her proposals include building millions of new homes, expanding tax relief for families with children, offering new down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, and implementing a national ban on grocery price gouging. … Read more
Dozens of Israeli settlers have set homes and vehicles on fire after the death of one person in the occupied West Bank village of Jit. According to the Palestinian health ministry, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the attack took place on Thursday evening, with masked settlers hurling rocks and Molotov cocktails. The health … Read more
Daughter of billionaire and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn, has been chosen to serve as country’s new prime minister. Paetongtarn, daughter of billionaire and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, At 37, became Thailand’s youngest prime minister and the second woman to hold the position, following in the footsteps of her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra. Paetongtarn’s … Read more
Five individuals, including two doctors and Matthew Perry’s assistant, have been charged in connection with the actor’s drug-related death last year. According to police, their investigation, initiated in May, has revealed an extensive underground network distributing large quantities of ketamine. Perry, 54, passed away at his Los Angeles residence in October. A post-mortem examination showed … Read more
Ukraine has established a military administrative office in the Kursk region of western Russia amid its ongoing incursion into Russian territory. General Oleksandr Syrsky announced that this office is designed to “maintain law and order” and “meet the immediate needs” of residents. In a social media video, General Syrsky informed a meeting led by Ukrainian … Read more
Ukraine has confirmed that its forces are making steady progress into Russian territory. Recall the Kursk region on Russia’s western border faced a surprise attack, prompting Russian authorities to declare a state of emergency. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, troops have advanced about 2 kilometres further into Kursk since Wednesday morning, capturing 100 Russian … Read more
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has stepped down from office weeks before the new academic year begins at the prestigious Ivy League institution in New York City. Shafik’s resignation came at a critical time, just a year into her tenure, amid a growing controversy surrounding free speech and protests over the Gaza conflict, and the … Read more
Indian women have taken to the streets of West Bengal to protest the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The “Reclaim the Night” march, which culminated nearly a week of intense protests, was sparked by the brutal killing of the 31-year-old doctor, whose body was discovered in a … Read more
By Adejugbe Pauline A Ukrainian man has allegedly killed and dismembered a Russian woman in Peru. The incident was uncovered after locals reported hearing the victim’s screams. When police arrived at the scene, they encountered the suspect acting erratically and resisting arrest, physically assaulting officers who were attempting to subdue him. Reports indicate that the … Read more
A state of emergency has been declared in Russia’s Belgorod region. Following sustained attacks from Ukrainian forces, Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described the situation as “extremely difficult,” citing the ongoing daily shelling in the region. “Houses are destroyed, civilians died and were injured,” he said. This development comes on the heels of Ukraine’s unexpected cross-border … Read more
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya on Wednesday said the police have detained 520 suspects for manufacturing and trafficking drugs during extensive operations across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to Release May/June 2024 … Read more
Hunter Biden has called for help from the U.S. State Department to secure a deal involving the Ukrainian gas company Burisma in 2016. According to The New York Times, the request came while his father was Vice President, and the company faced challenges in obtaining regulatory approval for a geothermal project in Tuscany, Italy. Documents … Read more
The United States said it is working to ease tension in the Middle East amid growing concerns over a potential Iranian strike on Israel. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US ambassador to the UN, addressed the Security Council on Tuesday, emphasizing that the US is focused on efforts to “deter and defend against any future attack and … Read more
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), stating that the party needs a “new start.” Kishida, who has been at the helm since 2021, will step down as Prime Minister after the LDP selects a new leader in September. The … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the tragic loss of 16 lives in a multi-vehicle collision along the Ojoo-Iwo Road section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday. Mayowa Odewo, the spokesperson for the FRSC’s Oyo State Sector Command, revealed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that an additional 17 individuals … Read more
Iran has dismissed calls from the UK and other Western countries to refrain from retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh Recall that Iran had accused Israeli forces of involvement in the death of the top Hamas leader Amid a flurry of international diplomacy to de-escalate tensions, UK Prime Minister Keir … Read more
UK Prime Minister has urged Iran to withhold taking any military action against Israel. In a recent phone conversation with Iran’s new president, Prime Minister Starmer emphasized the “serious risk of miscalculation” and called for “calm and careful consideration” during this tense period. This marks the first conversation between a UK prime minister and an … Read more
Officials in Islamabad and Kabul said two major border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed on Tuesday after a deadly fire exchange between troops from both sides. Three Afghan civilians including children were killed when Pakistani troops fired at their homes near the Torkham border crossing, Mufti Abdul Mateen, a spokesman for the Afghan … Read more