Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dangote Cement Plc, marking the end of an era for the continent’s largest cement producer. The announcement, made in a company statement on Friday, confirmed that the billionaire industrialist’s retirement became effective on July 25, 2025. According to…
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Scotland on Friday evening, marking the start of a four-day visit that combines high-level diplomacy with personal engagements at his Turnberry golf resort. Air Force One landed at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire just before 8:30 p.m. local time, where the president was greeted by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signaled a sharp shift away from ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, declaring that the militant group has shown no real interest in reaching a deal. Speaking publicly, Netanyahu said Israel was considering “alternative” strategies to achieve its objectives: securing the release of hostages held…
At least 14 people, including women and children, were killed on Thursday evening in a deadly ambush near Chirang village, located in the Mangor district of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) in Plateau State, Nigeria. The victims were returning from the weekly market in Bokkos town when their vehicle came under attack by suspected armed…
New footage circulating online has raised eyebrows after showing members of the Royal Cambodian Army approaching Thai military positions in what appeared to be casual, non-combat attire—some even dressed as if heading for a beach outing. The incident occurred amid the ongoing and increasingly tense border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand. Despite the unconventional dress,…
A large crowd gathered at Beirut’s international airport on Friday to welcome George Ibrahim Abdallah, a Lebanese pro-Palestinian communist militant who was released from a French prison after serving more than four decades behind bars. His return to Lebanon comes after a controversial ruling by the Paris Court of Appeal, which approved his release on…
Marcus Rashford turned heads for a different reason on Friday morning—not for speed or style, but for simplicity. The English forward arrived at Barcelona training in a modest £25,000 CUPRA company car, a noticeable shift from his once-flashy garage of high-end supercars. The loanee appeared focused and unfazed as he cruised past fans who were…
In a bold statement that reflects the accelerating shift in global finance, Kraken CEO Dave Ripley said during an appearance on CNBC that “every financial institution is now coming to Bitcoin and crypto.” His comments highlight the growing wave of institutional interest sweeping across the digital asset market. Ripley pointed to a dramatic transformation in…
Amid escalating clashes with Cambodia, Thailand is reportedly mobilizing dozens of RTA Type 85 armored vehicles toward its eastern border, signaling a significant military buildup as fears of a broader conflict grow. The deployment marks a notable shift in Thailand’s posture, indicating preparations for potential sustained engagement following days of intensifying border violence. The RTA…
President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell found themselves in a rare public confrontation on Thursday during a tour of the Federal Reserve’s ongoing headquarters renovation in Washington, D.C. The disagreement arose when President Trump referenced the renovation cost, claiming it exceeded $3 billion—substantially more than the officially reported $2.5 billion in expected…
