The war between Ukraine and Russia raged on this weekend as both nations unleashed a massive barrage of drone attacks, intensifying hostilities amid growing international efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Russian forces reclaimed additional territory in the Kursk region, pushing Ukrainian troops further west. As diplomatic pressure mounts, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed skepticism…
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s social welfare framework, the European Union (EU) has committed €46 million to support the country’s social protection initiatives. The newly launched program, titled “Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria” (SUSI), was officially unveiled at the United Nations House in Abuja. This initiative represents a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s…
Mark Carney has officially stepped into his role as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau, who led the country since 2015. Wasting no time in setting his agenda, Carney strongly rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States. Speaking shortly after his swearing-in ceremony,…
President Donald Trump has escalated his long-standing effort to end birthright citizenship by taking the fight to the U.S. Supreme Court. His executive order, signed on his first day in office, aimed to strip citizenship from children born on American soil to parents who are in the country illegally or on temporary student, work, or…
Canada has taken its trade dispute with the United States to the World Trade Organization (WTO), formally lodging a complaint on Thursday against the sweeping 25% tariffs imposed by the U.S. President Donald Trump on steel and aluminium imports. The steep levies, which took effect on Wednesday, applied across the board without exemptions, despite ongoing…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm over the escalating trade tensions triggered by the Trump administration, cautioning that in a global trade war, “all will lose.” Speaking on Wednesday, Guterres emphasized the interconnected nature of the global economy and the benefits of free trade. “I think we live in a global economy. Everything…
Canada is set to witness a historic political transition as former central banker Mark Carney takes office as the nation’s next prime minister. The swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for Friday morning, will also see Carney’s newly appointed cabinet assume their roles, as announced by the governor general’s office on Wednesday. Carney’s rise to political prominence has…
The United States has agreed to restore military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following high-level discussions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The breakthrough came after Kyiv signaled its willingness to accept a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in its ongoing conflict with Russia, according to a joint statement released by both nations on Tuesday. U.S. Secretary of…
Ukraine has endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and has agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia. The talks, held in Jeddah on Tuesday, marked a pivotal moment after three years of relentless conflict. This development comes shortly after a tense meeting between Ukrainian and American officials, following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent friction with…
In a political shake-up that could redefine Canada’s future, former central banker Mark Carney has won the leadership of the ruling Liberal Party, succeeding Justin Trudeau as the country’s prime minister. Carney’s victory, with a commanding 86% of the vote over former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, marks a pivotal moment for Canada as it grapples…
