U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a bill officially ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, bringing relief to hundreds of thousands of federal workers and reopening key government departments after 43 days of political gridlock. The bill, passed by the Republican-led House of Representatives and previously approved by the Senate, restores funding for…
A deadly suicide bombing outside a district courthouse in Islamabad has left at least 12 people dead and nearly 30 others injured, according to Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi. The attacker reportedly attempted to enter the courthouse but was stopped by security personnel before detonating the explosive device near the entrance. Minister Naqvi confirmed that…
Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, has vowed a firm response following a deadly terrorist attack reportedly carried out by the Afghan Taliban. Speaking to local media, Asif condemned the assault and made it clear that Pakistan would not stand idle in the face of such aggression. “Pakistan will definitely respond to this terrorist attack carried…
In a recent interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump defended the H-1B skilled worker visa program, emphasizing that the United States still lacks enough homegrown talent to meet the demands of certain industries. Speaking with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Tuesday night, President Trump acknowledged concerns that the H-1B visa program could impact…
Security forces from Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region have launched a major counterterrorism operation targeting ISIS-linked militants in the Bari region. The coordinated dawn raids were carried out in the areas of Bacaad and Habar Bakuuje, where multiple members of the ISIS-Somalia faction were reportedly killed. According to local security sources, the operations were part of…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reacted to his recent confrontation with a military officer in Abuja, describing the incident as “unfortunate” while insisting that he would not be intimidated or blackmailed in the course of performing his duties. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Wike addressed the viral video showing…
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) says it has thwarted an alleged Ukrainian and British intelligence operation aimed at bribing a Russian pilot to defect with a MiG-31 jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile. According to reports carried by Russian state media on Tuesday, the FSB accused Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate and its “UK handlers”…
A tragic accident occurred on Monday afternoon at 74 Junction, along Anwai Road in Asaba, Delta State, when a Dangote Cement truck reportedly crushed a woman to death. Eyewitnesses said the fatal incident caused chaos in the area as residents and passersby gathered at the scene, expressing outrage and grief. The victim, whose identity has…
A newly constructed bridge in southwest China has partially collapsed just months after its completion, sparking public concern over construction safety standards in the country. The 829-yard-long Hongqi Bridge, located in Yunnan Province, gave way on Tuesday following a series of landslides from a nearby mountain. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, as authorities had already…
