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Trump Places Iranian Sanctions Relief in US Escrow for American Supplies

President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that any Iranian funds unfrozen via sanctions relief would enter a US-controlled escrow account for buying American...

Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, saying every decision he made in office was driven by a desire to...

UK PM Starmer Facing Immediate Resignation Amid Political Turmoil

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is on the verge of resigning today in a move that would send shockwaves through British politics....

US-Iran Deal Appears Imminent: Trump Says Strait of Hormuz to Reopen Today

A peace agreement between the United States and Iran is scheduled for signature today, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.  Trump stated that...

Tragedy in Johannesburg: Over 12 Killed in Settlement Massacre

A quiet night at a Johannesburg informal settlement turned into a tragedy when a group of more than 10 gunmen opened fire on...

US Launches $750 Fast-Track Visa Interviews, Promises Appointments Within 10 Days

The United States Department of State is set to launch a new premium visa interview service that will allow foreign travelers seeking business...

Africa Day: UN Chief Demands Water Investment, AU’s Youssouf Pushes for Unity

By Omoyeni Ojeifo As Nigeria and the rest of the continent celebrate Africa Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for...

Morocco’s King Pardons Senegal Fans in Celebrated Unity Move, CAF Hails Gesture

By Samuel Akpan In a landmark display of compassion and continental solidarity, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has granted a royal pardon to...

Gunfire Outside White House Sparks Lockdown: Suspect Killed, Bystander Injured

A gunman who opened fire near a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening has died after he was shot by officers of...

Deadly Ebola Resurgence in DR Congo Leaves 65 Dead

By Maryanne Awuya A fresh Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has left 65 people dead and another 246...

Visa Reciprocity Tops Agenda as Tinubu Meets Kagame in Rwanda

By Samuel Akpan In a push for continental integration, President Tinubu met with Paul Kagame to discuss granting Rwandans 30-day visa-free entry to...

Ramaphosa Slams Opportunists Fueling Anti-Foreigner Violence In South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned the recent wave of xenophobic violence and targeted attacks across South Africa. He characterized the perpetrators as...

Global Update: Instagram DMs Go Fully Private with Universal Encryption

By Maryanne Awuya Instagram has officially discontinued support for end-to-end encrypted direct messages, marking a major shift in the platform’s privacy policy and...

330 Journalists Detained Globally As UN Raises Alarm Over Attacks On Media

By Omoyeni Ojeifo, Abuja Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations has issued a fresh alert over what it calls a...

US Lawmakers Move to Slash Nigeria’s Aid Over Security, Lobbying

US lawmakers are pushing for tougher restrictions on Nigeria’s access to American assistance, citing persistent security failures and what they describe as aggressive...

Trump’s Iran Blockade Set to Drag On for Months as Oil Soars

President Donald Trump has indicated the US naval blockade of Iran may stretch on for months, triggering a sharp jump in global oil...