President Donald Trump has intensified his criticisms of the US Federal Reserve, suggesting he might attempt the unprecedented—removing its chair, Jerome Powell. The remarks have thrown a spotlight on a fragile yet critical principle of American governance: the independence of the central bank. Trump, no stranger to attacking institutions he sees as obstacles, has made…
In a sharp shift in diplomatic tone, President Donald Trump has signaled that the United States may withdraw from further involvement in Ukraine war negotiations if meaningful progress isn’t seen soon. The statement came Friday during a briefing at the Oval Office, echoing recent remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who warned that Washington…
In a development that could significantly alter the geopolitical dynamics of the ongoing war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday accused China of actively supplying weapons to Russia, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between Kyiv and Beijing. Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, Zelensky claimed that Ukraine had obtained credible information confirming China’s…
In the heart of Sudan’s conflict-ridden Darfur region, the city of El-Fasher has become a symbol of desperation, resilience—and the terrifying uncertainty of what comes next. Over the past few days, at least 57 civilians have been killed, with hundreds more wounded or displaced, as clashes intensify between Sudan’s army and the powerful paramilitary group…
The global economy may be wobbling, but a full-blown recession isn’t part of the forecast—at least not yet. That’s the message from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who addressed reporters in Washington on Thursday ahead of the IMF and World Bank’s annual Spring Meetings. While she acknowledged that US President Donald Trump’s…
In a bold and fiery escalation, California is taking the Trump administration to court over the president’s controversial and unpredictable tariff policies. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit on Wednesday, accusing former President Donald Trump of overstepping his constitutional authority and jeopardizing the nation’s economic stability. “This is the worst…
The U.S.-China trade dispute is heating up once more, with Beijing telling Washington to “stop threatening and blackmailing” after President Donald Trump reiterated that it’s up to China to return to the negotiating table. At the heart of the renewed tension is Trump’s aggressive new round of tariffs—some reaching as high as 145% on Chinese…
In a major shake-up across its African operations, global accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced the closure of its offices in nine Sub-Saharan African countries as part of a broader strategic review. According to a statement published on the firm’s website, PwC is exiting Ivory Coast, Gabon, Cameroon, Madagascar, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo,…
In a move that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s humanitarian sector, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) is preparing to shut down its operations in the country. This significant development was confirmed by Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Goshwe, during a Validation Workshop on the…
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff clarified the administration’s firm stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions on Tuesday, stating that any final agreement must involve a complete halt to uranium enrichment and weaponization activities. His remarks mark a sharp pivot from what appeared to be a more flexible tone just a day earlier. “Any final arrangement must…
