In a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that American forces will immediately halt airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, following a ceasefire agreement brokered by Oman. The Iran-backed Houthis have reportedly pledged to stop targeting vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, which have…
Russia’s capital, Moscow, experienced its second consecutive night of aerial tension as Ukrainian drones targeted the city, prompting a temporary shutdown of all major airports, officials confirmed early Tuesday. According to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, at least 19 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defense systems as they approached the city from…
In what would mark its largest acquisition to date, OpenAI is reportedly set to acquire Windsurf, an AI-powered coding assistant formerly known as Codeium, for a staggering $3 billion. According to sources familiar with the matter, the deal is not yet finalized but is expected to significantly strengthen OpenAI’s position in the competitive landscape of…
In a significant move to reduce energy dependence on Moscow, the European Union is set to unveil a comprehensive plan on Tuesday aimed at ending all imports of Russian fossil fuels by 2027. According to three EU officials who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, the European Commission will release a detailed roadmap outlining…
Global stock markets traded within a narrow range on Tuesday, as renewed concerns about U.S. tariffs and their impact on global economic growth weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar attempted a modest comeback, recovering some of its recent losses against Asian currencies amid heightened foreign exchange volatility. Oil prices remained under pressure…
Israel’s security cabinet has reportedly approved a sweeping new military strategy to seize full control of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an indefinite period, according to the Associated Press. The plan, if carried out, would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, further intensifying what is already being described as…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has issued a rallying cry to his players ahead of a crucial Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao, reminding them of their “big responsibility” to bring a positive end to an otherwise disappointing campaign. United’s woes in the Premier League continued on Sunday with a disheartening 4-3 loss…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a detailed statistical report on the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), shedding light on national performance trends and raising fresh concerns about the quality of education and exam preparedness in Nigeria. According to data shared by JAMB on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on…
Romania’s political landscape was upended on Monday as Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigned, just one day after a stunning first-round victory by far-right leader George Simion in the country’s re-run presidential election. The dramatic political shake-up comes amid growing concerns about Romania’s future direction and its position within the European Union and NATO. Marcel Ciolacu,…
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate to their highest point in years, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a heartfelt call for maximum restraint, warning that military confrontation is “no solution” and urging both nuclear-armed neighbors to step back from the brink. In a brief but strongly worded statement on Monday, Guterres expressed deep…
