U.S. commits $32.5m to hunger relief in Nigeria’s northeast. Aid to support over 764,000 people, including women and children. Borno State faces critical food shortage; clinics may shut down. The United States’ Trump-led government has announced a $32.5 million humanitarian aid package aimed at tackling hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria’s conflict-affected northeast, with Borno State … Read more
President Donald Trump has pushed back against claims that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an unusually prominent role in the transition to the White House. Trump made the comments during a speech in Arizona on Sunday, following Musk’s involvement in helping the president-elect derail a budget bill negotiated … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown as millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel. The bill, which was rejected 174 to 235 on Thursday evening, faced opposition from nearly all Democrats and 38 hard-right Republicans. They opposed … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit accusing a newspaper and a polling firm of engaging in “brazen election interference” by publishing a pre-election survey that downplayed his popularity. The lawsuit, filed late Monday, targets The Des Moines Register newspaper, its parent company Gannett, and pollster Ann Selzer. Trump claims they intentionally underestimated his support … Read more
ABC News has reached a $15 million (£12 million) settlement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over a defamation lawsuit stemming from false statements made by its anchor, George Stephanopoulos. During a 10 March interview on This Week, Stephanopoulos repeatedly claimed Trump had been found “liable for rape” in a civil case, a misstatement of the … Read more
TikTok faces a potential ban in the United States after losing an appeal on Friday over a law requiring the platform to sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by January 19. The looming ban could heighten tensions between the US and China, coinciding with president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has reached a monumental milestone, surpassing $100,000 for the first time and setting a new all-time high. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the rally comes on the back of optimism that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will usher in policies favouring the cryptocurrency sector. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov cautioned that Moscow could resort to “even stronger military means” in its war with Ukraine if the United States and its allies persist in testing Russia’s patience. He argued that the West, particularly the US, lacks “common sense” and fails to appreciate Russia’s resolve to protect its core national … Read more
United States President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, despite his earlier pledge to stay out of judicial proceedings against his son, who pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges. According to Reuters, Biden granted “a full and unconditional” pardon to Hunter Biden for any offenses committed between January 1, … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Gaza militants, declaring there will be “hell to pay” if hostages are not freed before his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Trump made the statement via his Truth Social platform, emphasizing his commitment to Israel and his readiness to act decisively in the Middle East. “If … Read more
A Delaware court has rejected Elon Musk’s massive pay package for serving as Tesla’s CEO, despite it being approved by Tesla shareholders earlier this year. The package, valued at about $101 billion based on Tesla’s current stock price, includes 303 million stock options. Court Ruling and Shareholder Challenge Delaware Chancery Court, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick first … Read more
Trump, recently elected to a second term as U.S. president, is set to travel to Paris later this week to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral on December 7. This marks Donald Trump’s first overseas trip since his re-election last month. Trump’s team and French President Emmanuel Macron’s office have been in talks about … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on countries in the BRICS alliance—comprising China, Russia, and other emerging economies—unless they pledge not to create a new currency during his administration. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER. We … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday his selection of Charles Kushner as ambassador to France, marking a notable appointment in his administration. Charles Kushner, a real estate developer and the father of Jared Kushner—husband of Ivanka Trump—was pardoned by Trump during his first term, clearing a federal conviction from 2020. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Several individuals appointed by Donald Trump to key positions in his administration, including cabinet nominees and members of his White House team, have been the subject of bomb threats. The FBI confirmed it is investigating “numerous bomb threats” as well as “swatting incidents”—hoax calls designed to provoke a police response at the homes of the … Read more
Russia possesses a stockpile of advanced missiles “ready for use,” President Vladimir Putin announced in an unscheduled television address, a day after a ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Putin highlighted the capabilities of the Oreshnik missile, claiming it is “impossible to intercept” and promising further tests, including in “combat conditions.” The … Read more
During a meeting with House Republicans on Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump made a remark that seemed to hint at the possibility of him serving a third term in 2028. According to audio shared with newsmen, Trump jokingly suggested, “I suspect I won’t be running again, unless you do something,” adding, “Unless you say, ‘He’s so … Read more
United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their final meeting on Saturday during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru. The meeting came amid growing concerns about renewed tensions with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The summit, attended by leaders from 21 countries, was overshadowed by the … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the formation of a new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) to tackle federal spending and streamline government operations/ In line with his campaign promises, Trump appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy to lead this new department. The appointment grants both figures substantial oversight and influence to … Read more
Former President Donald Trump reportedly reminded Russian President Vladimir Putin of the substantial U.S. military presence in Europe during a recent phone call, emphasizing Washington’s strategic position amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This conversation marked the first direct communication between Trump and Putin since Trump’s presidential election victory. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more