Thursday began with tragedy for Ukraine as a wave of Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 70. The assault sent shockwaves through the capital and forced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to abruptly cut short his diplomatic trip to South Africa. Zelensky, who had just met with…
In the early hours of Thursday morning, Kyiv awoke not to birdsong, but to the ominous hum of drones and the thunderous blast of missile strikes. The city was under attack again — this time, a coordinated Russian missile and drone assault that left at least two people dead and over 50 injured. Residents scrambled…
Juventus’ hopes of securing a Champions League spot took a major hit on Wednesday night, as they stumbled to a surprise 1-0 defeat away to relegation-battling Parma. The loss saw the Turin giants fall out of the Serie A top four, with Bologna now taking the coveted final Champions League slot. The match, originally rescheduled…
U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Wednesday after claiming that a deal to end the war in Ukraine is “very close,” while harshly criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Trump’s comments, made via a post on his social media platform Truth Social, came shortly after reports surfaced…
In the wake of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, the Indian government has announced a sweeping set of security and diplomatic measures. The decisions, which mark a significant recalibration in India’s posture towards Pakistan, were made public following a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security…
In a major move underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to education, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has announced the disbursement of ₦50 billion to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities. This funding is aimed at settling earned allowances, fulfilling a key promise made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement…
The European Union sent shockwaves through the tech world on Wednesday, slapping Apple and Meta with a combined €700 million in fines—the first major enforcement action under its landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA). The move, while cheered by consumer rights advocates in Europe, risks deepening tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, whose administration has long…
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmara Sea near the western outskirts of Istanbul on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through Turkey’s largest city and prompting thousands to rush out onto the streets in fear. According to Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the quake occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time (0949 GMT) off the coast of…
Asian stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday, following Wall Street’s lead, after U.S. President Donald Trump made comments that soothed investor concerns over Federal Reserve independence and signaled a potential softening in the ongoing U.S.–China trade war. Markets had been on edge earlier this week after Trump publicly criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell—calling him a “major…
After a long Easter break, the Nigerian stock market opened the week on a positive note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) gaining 0.48% on April 22, 2025. The ASI climbed by 497.21 points, closing the day at 104,739.61—just shy of the psychological 105,000 level. This upward movement marks a continued corrective recovery as investors returned…
