France, Spain, and Greece continue battling major wildfires today, as extreme heat, dry vegetation, and strong winds fueled blazes across southern Europe. In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that authorities had downgraded the emergency level for a major wildfire on the border between Madrid and Castilla y León after […]
The United States has announced a major restructuring of its visa operations across Africa, with routine visa services at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic missions ending on August 1, 2026. The US Department of State said the move is aimed at strengthening national security, reducing government spending, […]
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, disrupting important services, and triggering a massive emergency response, Japan Meteorological Agency said.The earthquake, which struck about 20 kilometres south of Kumamoto City on the southwestern island of Kyushu, knocked out power to thousands of homes, damaged […]
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as a pause in US-Iran hostilities eased fears of further disruption to energy supplies through the Gulf. Brent crude dropped 6% to about $86 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate fell nearly 7%. The calmer geopolitical climate also lifted several global stock markets, […]
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz “until further notice,” citing recent military confrontations with the United States. Tehran also warned it would target additional enemy bases if further attacks occur. However, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) swiftly […]
The Supreme Court has slammed the brakes on President Donald Trump’s most aggressive immigration gambit, ruling that birthright citizenship cannot be erased by executive order. In a 6-3 decision handed down on June 30 — just days before America’s 250th anniversary — the justices struck down Trump’s inauguration-day directive that […]
The fragile Middle East peace process faced a severe setback on Saturday. Iran announced the re-closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, citing a US “breach of contract” and relentless Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The closure follows a wave of deadly bombardments near Nabatieh and Sidon that […]
A new chapter in presidential iconography has officially been unveiled. Celebrated Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby has made history by creating the first official joint portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama. The masterpiece is the crown jewel of 28 commissioned works celebrating the highly anticipated grand opening of […]
In a rare move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an open letter proposing a face-to-face meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, offering a temporary ceasefire during negotiations. The appeal comes just after Putin admitted Russia must strengthen its air defences following intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on strategic targets, including […]
Washington has intensified its stance on Cuba, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio declaring that the United States is “laser-focused” on dismantling Havana’s communist system. The warning follows the shock indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro, tied to the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by anti-Castro pilots. Rubio, […]
