As continued U.S. support for Ukraine remains in question, European leaders have been ramping up their own defense spending and industry capacity. Leading the charge is Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas who, at 46, is Estonia’s first female prime minister. Kallas is known for being tough on Russia. Some critics joke she even eats them […]
The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country — a key base for counterterrorism operations in sub-Saharan Africa — following a weekend directive that they leave. Last week a high level-delegation of U.S. officials, including Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, Assistant […]
Texas man used to spend $9,000 a month partying, now refuses to work more than 15 hours a week to pay off debt Some young consumers can be reckless with their money, but if that behavior spills over into credit it could have devastating long-term consequences. That’s the concern with Myles, a 23-year-old from Texas […]
Adani group plans to invest more than Rs 1.2 lakh crore (about USD 14 billion) across its portfolio companies that range from ports to energy, airports, commodities, cement and media in fiscal year starting April 1, as it doubles down on its USD 100 billion investment guidance over the next 7-10 years to grow businesses, […]
A baby has died after being left alone while her mother vacationed in Puerto Rico, according to detectives in Cleveland, Ohio. The 16-month-old was left in her crib for 11 days, the investigation reveals. Now, the mother, Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Candelario’s defense attorney told WOIO that he […]
South Africa is under fire for spending millions of dollars talking to terror group Hamas and sending delegations for cozy negotiations with U.S. adversaries Russia and Iran. Some critics say the money would be better spent tackling the “chaos” back home. South Africa has the highest unemployment rate in the world, rampant crime and widespread […]
The party of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is now blaming Hamas for the “catastrophe” unfolding in the Gaza Strip in the wake of the terrorist group’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel. The criticism from Fatah, which also includes swipes at Hamas leadership living lavishly in Qatar and the group’s ties to Iran, comes after Hamas […]
Russian election reveals that President Vladimir Putin has won a record post-Soviet landslide victory in the election. Preliminary results show that Putin received an overwhelming vote, ranging from 87% to 88%. This victory cements his grip on power, securing him another six-year term as Russia’s president. The election results were widely expected, with Putin facing […]
A senior U.S. official on Thursday said he was “very concerned” that Kosovo’s decision to ban the use of Serbian dinar in the north could cause “an emerging humanitarian issue” for the ethnic Serb minority. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar met with Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti on his second day of the […]
Samsung on Thursday said it is confident that the trend of consumers moving towards premium products as well as focus on 5G phones will continue to drive strong revenue growth for the company this year. The comment comes at a time when the overall consumer demand for smartphones remains weak. Basis this, there is a […]
Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has resurrected plans to build a replica of the ill-faded Titanic to sail around the world – an effort he’s promised before with nothing to show for it. Palmer, 69, previously launched similar plans in 2012 and 2018 to build the Titanic II, a replica of the doomed ocean liner […]
Karol G’s Private Jet Makes Emergency Landing in California Karol G’s private jet had to make an emergency landing at the Van Nuys Airport in California due to a fire in the cockpit. The incident occurred shortly after departing from Burbank Airport, with 16 passengers on board. Emergency crews met the group upon landing, and […]
The Laguna Show Abidjan organizer has in a recent video interview expressed his displeasure about his experience with some Nigerian Music artists that he was trying to get to perform in at a show in his country. In this interview he talked about how passed up on getting Asake because of his bogus demands and […]
The news about the 99-year-old man divorcing his 96-year-old wife due to a 1940s affair has gained attention. The Italian man, identified as Antonio C., filed for divorce from his wife, Rosa C., after discovering love letters from an affair she had over 60 years ago. Despite their nearly eight-decade-long marriage, the discovery of these […]
Cristiano Ronaldo has just announced through his social media handles, making it know that the URSU9 alkaline mineral water is now available in the UK The qualities of the URSU9 Alkaline Mineral Water URSU9 is a brand of alkaline mineral water known for its original purity and alkaline properties. Here are some key details about […]
Nigerian government fines Binance $10B over accusation of influencing exchange rate The Nigerian government has imposed a $10 billion fine on Binance, a cryptocurrency trading platform, over allegations of influencing the country’s forex crisis. The government claims that Binance engaged in illegal transactions that led to significant profits for the platform while causing substantial losses […]
Russia has implemented a six-month ban on gasoline exports starting from March 1 to stabilise domestic prices amidst rising demand. The ban aims to ensure sufficient fuel supply for domestic consumption during peak demand periods like summer and spring fieldwork. The decision to ban gasoline exports was made to address the surge in domestic demand […]
Migingo Island is a small, densely populated island in Lake Victoria, located at the border between Kenya and Uganda. It has been a subject of dispute between the two countries due to its rich fishing grounds and unclear territorial boundaries. The island is home to around 131 fishing structures ( according to 2009 census) and […]
Paul Pogba, the France and Juventus midfielder, has been banned from football for four years due to a doping offence. The incident occurred after he tested positive for testosterone, a banned substance, following Juventus’ game against Udinese on August 20, 2023. Pogba, who denies knowingly taking any banned substances, has expressed his intention to appeal […]
Enugu State recently doused a gas flare and unveiled plans to tap into the state’s gas reservoirs, signalling a momentous discovery in the area. Debates have ensued regarding the existence of a sizable gas deposit in Enugu, with some doubting its validity and labelling it as a possible hoax. Discussions on platforms like Nairaland reveal […]
