Saudi Arabia has announced that children will not be allowed to accompany pilgrims to Hajj in 2025, a move aimed at protecting them from the risks associated with the massive crowds that gather each year for the sacred pilgrimage. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah emphasized that this decision was made to safeguard children from…
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has announced his resignation, stepping down from office as the country faces growing political turmoil following the annulment of last year’s presidential election. The President decision comes just as lawmakers launched impeachment proceedings against him, amid rising tensions over alleged Russian interference in the electoral process. The controversy began when Romania’s…
In a dramatic turn of events, Feyenoord have parted ways with head coach Brian Priske, just days before their crucial UEFA Champions League playoff clash against AC Milan. The decision was made earlier today, marking the end of Priske’s tenure at the club. The timing of the sacking comes as a major surprise, given the…
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) announced on Monday that it has been forced to suspend its aid programs in nearly 20 countries. The decision comes in response to the U.S. government’s recent freeze on foreign assistance under President Donald Trump’s administration. For the first time in its history, the NRC—a leading international humanitarian organization—has had…
President Donald Trump is set to introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, further escalating tensions in global trade. The announcement, expected on Monday, will add to the existing duties on metal imports and could lead to retaliatory measures from key trading partners. The European Union has already…
Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, over what he describes as a serious invasion of his privacy. The legal luminary is seeking $5 million in damages after discovering a video falsely claiming he has been battling prostatitis for over 16…
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Treasury Department to halt the production of the one-cent coin, commonly known as the penny. The decision comes amid concerns about the rising cost of minting the coin, which costs more to produce than its actual value. Trump announced the directive via his social media platform, stating: “For…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating Hamas and securing the release of all Israeli hostages held by the group. His statement came after a fifth hostage-prisoner exchange took place on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal in Gaza. In a video statement, Netanyahu declared, “We will eliminate Hamas, and…
Iran has expressed willingness to negotiate with the United States but firmly rejected any discussions under the “maximum pressure” approach championed by US President Donald Trump. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made this clear in a statement published on Telegram on Saturday, emphasizing that diplomacy cannot take place under coercion. “The lifting of sanctions requires…
In a bid to address the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a high-level summit of African leaders convened in Tanzania on Saturday, urging an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” within five days. The meeting brought together key figures from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), including…
