The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has intensified as former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. The tariffs, originally set at 25%, will now be doubled to 50% in response to Ontario’s 25% surcharge on electricity exports to several U.S. states. In a…

Amid ongoing hostilities on the eastern front of the Ukraine war, Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Saturday that its troops have captured three additional settlements—two in the eastern Donetsk region and one in northern Sumy. The reported gains underscore the continued push by Russian forces to tighten their grip on strategically significant areas as the…

Abia State has secured a major development boost after being selected as one of six Nigerian states to benefit from the World Bank-funded $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme. The announcement was made following the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday and chaired by Governor Alex Otti….

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to engage in negotiations over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking during his annual televised question-and-answer session on Thursday, Putin indicated that he is open to discussions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and the Ukrainian authorities, signaling potential shifts in diplomatic strategies. Putin’s remarks came as a response…