The UK government has been thrown into fresh turmoil after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned following mounting controversy over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United States. The fallout centers on Mandelson’s past links to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which have reignited…
Russia’s gold reserves have surpassed $400 billion for the first time in the country’s history, marking a significant milestone in its financial strategy amid shifting global economic conditions. According to data released by the Central Bank of Russia on February 6, the total value of the country’s gold holdings has climbed to a record $402.7…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Malaysia from February 7 to 8, where he will hold bilateral talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, marking an important moment in India–Malaysia relations. The visit will be Modi’s third trip to the Southeast Asian nation and his first since both countries elevated their ties…
US President Donald Trump has spoken publicly after removing a controversial social media video that sparked widespread outrage for including a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The video, which was posted on Trump’s Truth Social account, ran for 62 seconds and largely focused on unproven claims of…
India and the United States have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement, breaking a months-long deadlock between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and President Donald Trump’s administration. The announcement marks a significant thaw in bilateral economic relations after a period of rising tensions, tariffs, and stalled negotiations. The agreement was confirmed just days…
British rapper Central Cee has revealed that he has converted to Islam, sharing the news directly with fans during a recent livestream. The UK drill star, born Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, told viewers that he had taken his shahada and embraced Islam, prompting warm congratulations from friends who appeared alongside him on the stream. “I just…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded a major security breakthrough in Edo State after dismantling several kidnappers’ hideouts across communities in the Edo North Senatorial District, leading to the arrest of 13 suspects and the recovery of weapons, drugs and other incriminating items. The operation, carried out on February 4, was led by troops…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed fresh attempts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) to block the payment of ₦2.5 billion owed to 110 university workers who were unlawfully dismissed nearly three decades ago. In two unanimous judgments delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate court ordered…
Iran has firmly rejected U.S. demands to end its uranium enrichment program or move enrichment activities outside the country, following indirect talks between senior American and Iranian officials held in Oman on Friday. Despite the disagreement, both sides signaled a willingness to continue diplomatic engagement in an effort to prevent further escalation. According to Iranian…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was warmly acknowledged by U.S. President Donald Trump during the 74th National Prayer Breakfast held on Thursday in Washington, D.C., marking a notable moment of recognition on a global faith and leadership platform. Speaking before an international audience of political leaders, faith figures, and dignitaries, President Trump drew attention…
