As disclosed in a statement by the Director of Information at the state House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, the government named the city the hometown for Nigerians. According to the statement, the move is part of a strategic effort to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth, and enhance workforce productivity. The statement noted that under the new […]
His family announced his passing, saying he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio, who retired in 2023 after nearly four decades on the bench, became widely admired for his kindhearted approach to justice. His reality TV show, Caught in Providence, which began in 2000, showcased his unique […]
According to Syrian state media, the meeting, which also included Syria’s intelligence chief—focused on “non-interference in Syria’s internal affairs” and the monitoring of a Sweida ceasefire brokered by the United States in July. Both sides reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s territorial unity, rejecting “any projects aiming to divide it,” while stressing that Sweida and […]
The Canadian Union of Public Employees, CUPE, which represents more than 10,000 flight attendants, confirmed that its members officially walked off the job at 12:58 a.m. local time, after serving a 72-hour strike notice earlier in the week. “We are now officially on strike,” CUPE announced in a statement, stressing that the action follows months […]
The disaster struck as intense rain sent torrents of water, mud, and boulders crashing through the Himalayan village, sweeping away homes and a large makeshift kitchen sheltering more than 100 Hindu pilgrims. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as families were torn apart by the rushing waters. “It was horrifying,” said Arun Shah, a pilgrim who […]
Key eastern cities, including Benghazi, Sirte, and Tobruk have rejected the vote, exposing ongoing tensions between rival administrations in Tripoli and the east. The UN mission in Libya (UNSMIL) described the elections as “essential to uphold democratic governance” but warned that insecurity and attacks on electoral offices could undermine the process. Eleven constituencies in the […]
Speaking ahead of the talks, Trump gave the meeting a 75% chance of success. The US president is set to meet Putin in Alaska, amid fears from European leaders that the Kremlin could pressure Trump into accepting a settlement unfavourable to Kyiv. Trump, however, insisted he would be in full control of the encounter. According […]
“Pressure must be exerted on Russia for the sake of a fair peace. We must learn from the experience of Ukraine and our partners to prevent deception on the part of Russia,” Zelensky stated. “There are currently no signs that the Russians are preparing to end the war,” he added. Zelensky is due in Berlin […]
The victim suffered serious burns as winds of up to 70 kilometres, 43 miles, per hour whipped the flames through Tres Cantos, a wealthy suburb north of the capital Madrid, officials said. He later died in hospital, in the first fatality from dozens of wildfires to have hit the country since the heatwave began last […]
“Police border guards in Hormozgan province seized a tanker named Phoenix, flying the flag of a third country, in Iranian territorial waters”. It added that forces arrested “17 foreign suspects” aboard the vessel, which was found to be carrying “more than two million litres of smuggled fuel.” Fuel smuggling is a recurring challenge in Iran, […]