Donald Trump is said to slash US tariffs on Range Rovers and other UK-made cars to 10pc as part of a trade deal that also […]
Month: May 2025
Brazil rejects U.S. push to label criminal gangs as terrorist organizations
The Brazilian government has officially declined a request from the U.S. State Department to classify two of the country’s most notorious criminal gangs, Primeiro Comando […]
UBEC unveils fresh strategy to curb out-of-school children
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has pledged renewed efforts to combat the persistent problem of out-of-school children across Nigeria. The pledge focuses on strengthening […]
Market watch: Naira loses 0.19% against US dollar – May 9, 2025
The Nigerian naira recorded a marginal depreciation of 0.19% against the US dollar today, May 9, 2025, compared to the previous trading session. According to […]
1 million refugees cut off from food in Uganda amid UN funding crisis
Food aid for one million refugees in Uganda has been cut off entirely this week, as the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) grapples with […]
Scorpion Surge: Brazil grapples with alarming rise in stings
Brazil’s cities are facing an unexpected public health crisis: scorpions. Researchers have warned that the arachnids are “taking over” urban environments, with more than 1.1 […]
Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in sudden dismissal
President Donald Trump abruptly fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, on Thursday, marking the latest in a string of high-profile dismissals by the administration […]
Pentagon orders removal of transgender troops following Supreme Court ruling
The Pentagon has issued a new directive ordering the removal of up to 1,000 openly transgender service members from the military, following the Supreme Court’s […]
Ukraine, Western Allies push for 30-day ceasefire as Russia offers brief truce
In a new diplomatic push to end the grinding war, Ukraine and top officials from the United States, France, Britain, and Germany have discussed ways […]
Pope Francis prevost: 10 key facts you need to know
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new Pope. A native of Chicago, he made history by becoming the first Pope from the United […]