The Syrian military has announced a new four-day ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria, following weeks of intense clashes and the collapse of an earlier truce. The announcement comes at a highly sensitive moment, as security concerns grow over the fate of thousands of detainees linked to the Islamic State group. Earlier on Tuesday,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh international debate after sharply criticizing the United Kingdom over its reported plans to hand over control of Diego Garcia, an island that hosts a key U.S. military base, to Mauritius. Trump made the remarks in a strongly worded statement shared on his social media platform, framing the issue…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing more in Nigeria’s economy while reducing its dependence on borrowing, as it shifts focus toward domestic revenue generation and long-term fiscal sustainability. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known on Tuesday during an interview with Bloomberg Television at the…
Scientists in Finland have reached a major technological milestone by successfully transmitting electric power through the air without using physical wires or cables. The breakthrough experiment demonstrates that electricity can be delivered wirelessly using a sophisticated combination of high-intensity sound waves, lasers, and radio frequencies. The research was led by teams from the University of…
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global controversy after declaring there would be “no going back” on his ambition for the United States to take control of Greenland, a move that has unsettled European allies and raised fresh concerns about NATO unity. Speaking on Tuesday after a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump…
Germany has withdrawn its entire military deployment from Greenland in a move widely seen as a direct response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10 percent tariff on goods imported from the European Union. Although the deployment consisted of just 15 soldiers, the decision carries significant political and diplomatic weight. The troop…
The Nigerian music industry has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of Afrofuji star Afeez Adesina, popularly known as Destiny Boy. The young artiste was said to have passed away at the age of 22 in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Destiny Boy rose to fame as one of the brightest young voices redefining…
Uganda’s Electoral Commission has declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, extending his long rule by another five years. The announcement confirms Museveni’s re-election for a seventh term, further cementing his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. According to the official results released after Thursday’s vote, Museveni secured 72…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indian startups to set their sights on global leadership in emerging technologies and futuristic innovation, as the Startup India Mission marked its 10th anniversary. Speaking at the milestone event on Friday, the Prime Minister said the next decade must be about building on the momentum already created and positioning…
China has agreed to allow Canadian citizens to enter the country without a visa, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough between the two nations after years of strained relations. The announcement was made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Speaking at a press conference in the…
