Millions of Nigerians may soon lose access to Facebook and Instagram as tech giant Meta faces mounting pressure from local regulatory agencies. The U.S.-based company has warned that it could be forced to shut down its services in Nigeria due to what it describes as “unrealistic” regulatory demands and steep financial penalties imposed by Nigerian…
In a significant development for U.S.-Saudi defense relations, the U.S. State Department has approved a potential $3.5 billion arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The deal includes a large supply of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), according to a statement released by the Pentagon on Friday. The proposed arms package is part…
Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised a sweeping transformation of Canada’s economy—the most ambitious since the end of World War II—as he prepares to confront growing tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at his first press conference since leading the Liberal Party to a fourth consecutive mandate, Carney made it clear that his focus…
Prince Harry has lost his latest legal battle against the UK government’s decision to downgrade his security arrangements following his withdrawal from royal duties. The ruling, delivered on Friday by the Court of Appeal in London, upheld a previous High Court decision stating that the Home Office acted lawfully in 2020 when it decided the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled his administration’s first federal budget proposal since returning to office, calling for sweeping cuts in domestic programs while significantly ramping up funding for defense and border security. The proposed $163 billion in cuts would dramatically scale back government spending on critical areas such as education, housing, and medical research….
The European Union is preparing to roll out a 17th round of sanctions against Russia, as tensions continue to escalate over the ongoing war in Ukraine. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed the move on Thursday, emphasizing that Russian President Vladimir Putin remains the “sole obstacle” to achieving peace in the region. In an interview…
Global stock markets surged on Friday, buoyed by fresh signals that trade negotiations between the United States and China may soon resume — a development that eased fears of a prolonged trade war and boosted investor confidence. The rally came despite disappointing earnings from tech giants Apple and Amazon, which had initially rattled markets. Apple’s…
In a notable shift, China has indicated it is evaluating the possibility of restarting trade negotiations with the United States, marking the first sign of a potential thaw since President Donald Trump escalated tariffs last month. The Chinese Commerce Ministry confirmed on Friday that it had observed multiple signals from senior U.S. officials expressing a…
The European Union is seeking to increase its imports from the United States by €50 billion ($56.5 billion) as part of a broader effort to resolve rising trade tensions and reduce its trade deficit with Washington. European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic revealed this goal in an interview with the Financial Times, indicating that the bloc…
In a bold move aimed at tightening pressure on Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that all purchases of Iranian oil and petrochemical products must cease immediately. Any nation, company, or individual found violating this directive will face harsh secondary sanctions, according to a statement shared on his Truth Social platform. “They will…
