By Isah Chiroma The trade war initiated by the United States against China has become a pivotal moment in the landscape of global trade and economic policy. Driven by President Donald Trump’s administration, the United States imposed massive tariffs, disrupted supply chains and stoked recession
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Russia’s so-called “Great Patriotic War” is only a segment of WWII (1939-1945), often used as an ideological tool. This distortion tries to paint Russia as the sole victor, while in reality, the victory was achieved by the united efforts of many countries, including Ukraine and other former Soviet republics. This is Kremlin’s Historical Manipulations. Russian […]
Unprecedented Wildfire Activity The early months of 2025 have been marked by extreme heat and dry conditions, culminating in the hottest start to May on record. These conditions have created an environment highly susceptible to wildfires, with over 95 square miles of land already scorched, making it the second-worst year on record for area burned. […]
With Agency Report At 21, Blessing Nwachukwu left Nigeria for Russia with nothing but a dream, $65 in her pocket, and a plane ticket to study. Today, she’s not only a US citizen but a self-made tech entrepreneur and millionaire with a net worth exceeding $2 million. The Moscow Hustle: From Student to English Tutor […]
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church through one of its most reformative and socially conscious eras, died peacefully in the Vatican. His 12-year papacy was marked by: Historic Firsts: He was the first pope from Latin America and the first Jesuit to assume the papacy. Progressive Agenda: Francis pushed for inclusivity within the Church—on […]
President Donald Trump stunned the global financial community by announcing sweeping new tariffs—dubbed the “Liberation Day Tariffs”—targeting hundreds of billions of dollars in imports, especially from China, Mexico, and even close allies like Germany and Japan. Though he has since delayed full implementation for 90 days, the announcement has already had
Almost one month since Ukraine agreed to a US-led unconditional ceasefire, Russia is looking for new excuses to avoid peace negotiations. Russia’s endless ceasefire excuses are proof that Putin does not want peace. Among other things, the Vladimir Putin regime focuses on reaching separate anti-Ukrainian agreements with the world’s leading countries, primarily the USA
A Chadian judge on Wednesday rejected a request for the provisional release of Olivier Monodji, a correspondent for French broadcaster Radio France Internationale (RFI), who was arrested in March and accused of colluding with Russia, his lawyer said. Monodji and two other journalists were detained on charges of sharing sensitive information on national security and […]
South Sudan’s northeast is facing a deepening humanitarian emergency, as escalating conflict and widespread hunger threaten the lives of nearly 7.7 million people, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday. The crisis is particularly severe among returnees escaping violence in neighboring Sudan, who now make up nearly half of those grappling with catastrophic
Amnesty International has reported that Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have deliberately used rape and other forms of sexual violence as tools of war—acts that constitute war crimes and may amount to crimes against humanity. In a report released Thursday, the organization documented 36 instances of rape and gang rape committed by RSF fighters, […]
United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the formation of a Title IX Special Investigation Team, a bold new initiative aimed at strengthening federal oversight and enforcement of Title IX policies across educational institutions nationwide. Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., Secretary McMahon emphasized that the move is part of a […]
A decades-old struggle song, once a rallying cry against apartheid, had resurfaced, stirring the embers of South Africa’s painful history. The lyrics, once whispered in defiance and chanted in the streets, were now at the center of a fiery national debate. It began when a viral clip showed a crowd singing the song at a […]
Both conflicts involve powerful international actors and have sparked debates on military support, humanitarian intervention, and the role of global governance. This report explores how these conflicts are unfolding, their impact on the international stage, and the growing interconnection between the crises in Gaza and Ukraine. U.S. Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Tensions
Harry Leckstein, Deputy Managing Director at the London College of Contemporary Music, has expressed concerns over the detrimental effects of the current digital era on the UK music industry. He highlights that social media and online streaming have shifted the focus from long-term artist development to viral moments, leading to a “fast fashion” approach to
On Wednesday, Wall Street experienced a rally as investors interpreted the Federal Reserve’s signals to mean that interest rates would continue to be cut despite rising inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his view that inflation driven by tariffs would be temporary. The Fed left rates unchanged; however, its updated economic forecasts showed expectations of
A British jury found a United Nations judge guilty Thursday of forcing a young woman into slavery after deceiving her into taking her to the U.K. Prosecutors revealed that Lydia Mugambe coerced the Ugandan woman to work as her maid and childcare provider without compensation. Mugambe, who also serves as a high court judge in […]
The Putin regime’s criminal war against Ukraine, launched in February 2022, has become the main destabilizing factor in the deterioration of international security in various regions of the world, in particular in the Middle East, where the armed confrontation between Israel and Iran is escalating, as well as in the Asia-Pacific region – where tensions […]
Canada has blocked imports from the biggest U.S. pork processing plant, a facility run by Smithfield Foods (SFD.O) in Tar Heel, North Carolina, the company said on Friday. According to a REUTERS report. The suspension comes as Washington and Ottawa have sparred in a heated dispute over trade tariffs. READ ALSO: E-paper: 10 things you […]
The President of the Lombardy Regional Government in Italy, Attilio Fontana, has pledged to collaborate with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to strengthen vocational education and modernize agriculture in Abuja. During a meeting in Milan with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Fontana announced plans to establish a vocational training center in Abuja and
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that South Africa is treating farmers unfairly, calling the nation “a bad place to be right now.” In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced his intention to halt all federal funding to South Africa, citing concerns over land confiscation and broader mistreatment of […]