Ghana President, John Dramani Mahama disclosed this, adding that a first batch of 14 deportees, made up of Nigerians, a Gambian and others had already arrived in Accra, with the Ghanaian authorities facilitating their return to their respective countries. “We were approached by the US to accept third-party nationals who were being removed from the […]
World leaders have condemned the assassination of right-wing activist and Trump ally, Charlie Kirk, warning of the harms of politically-motivated violence. U.S. President Donald Trump called it a “dark moment for America” and vowed to hold those responsible accountable, calling Kirk a “martyr for truth.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is “no justification […]
The $4-billion dam, built across the Blue Nile near the Sudanese border, has been a source of national pride for Ethiopia and a rare symbol of unity in a country facing deep internal divisions. Constructed by Italian firm Webuild, the dam stands 170 metres tall and stretches nearly two kilometres, with the capacity to generate […]
The attack was the first to hit Ukraine’s cabinet of ministers, a sprawling government complex at the heart of Kyiv. Drone strikes also damaged several high-rise buildings in Kyiv, according to emergency services. Russia has shown no sign of ending its three-and-a-half-year invasion of Ukraine, pushing hardline demands for ending the war, despite efforts by […]
In an executive order signed, Trump noted that the United States will now designate “state sponsors of wrongful detention”, similar to the powerful tool of branding countries as state sponsors of terrorism. The Trump administration did not immediately name countries for the new blacklist, but a senior official said that China, Iran and Afghanistan would […]
Speaking at a press conference, Ishiba said the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) should begin preparing for a leadership election, and he would remain in office until a successor is chosen. “Now that negotiations on US tariff measures have reached a conclusion, I believe this is the appropriate moment,” said the 68-year-old, adding, “I have […]
In a statement issued via social media, army spokesperson Avichay Adraee urged civilians to move to the Al-Mawasi area, describing it as a safer zone where thousands had already sought refuge. “Take this opportunity to move early to the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone and join the thousands of people who have already gone there,” the message […]
Rayner, had earlier admitted not paying enough on the flat purchase and referred herself to the government’s independent ethics adviser. In a letter to Starmer, ethics chief, Laurie Magnus, wrote that Rayner had failed to “heed the caution” of legal advice she had received and had therefore breached the ministerial code. “Given the findings, and […]
Trump wrote in a Truth Social post addressing his Chinese counterpart after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia’s Vladimir Putin flanked Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing exhibiting China’s military prowess. According to Trump, “Give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United […]
The spokesperson for the Afghan interim government, Zabihullah Mujahid said that much of the devastation occurred in the Nurgal, Suki, Watapur, and Chapa Dara districts of Kunar province, with 800 confirmed deaths and 2,500 injuries. In neighboring Nangarhar province, 12 people were killed and 255 were injured, while Laghman province recorded 58 injuries and Nuristan […]