RUSSIA has reiterated its objection to NATO’s military expansion in the Nordic region, cautioning of a proportionate military response to the alliance’s presence in Finland. Speaking to reporters, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia would take whatever steps its military deems necessary to reinforce its national security amid the ongoing …
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MARKING the country’s 10th Space Day, China launched three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft on Thursday to its Tiangong space station, continuing its rotation of personnel as part of its long-term space habitation ambitions. The spacecraft lifted off at 5:17 pm Beijing Time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre …
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AN overnight Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed 23 people, as Arab mediators worked on a proposal to end the war with Hamas that would include a five to seven year truce and the release of all remaining hostages, officials said Wednesday. There was no immediate Israeli …
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THE Ministry of Interior’s Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department successfully dismantled a criminal network consisting of 12 individuals of Asian descent who had been targeting communication towers across various areas of Qatar in attempts to send fraudulent SMS messages containing fake links impersonating banks and official government entities. These …
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THE United States of America has announced that starting from April 22, 2025, all visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos must bring a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation/barcode number (starting with AA and followed by 00 – two zeroes) that matches the one used to make their appointment …
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Germany has scrapped the fast-track citizenship option that allowed well-integrated immigrants to become German citizens after just three years. The decision brings an end to a policy introduced by the previous coalition government made up of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP). This …
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US Senator Ron Johnson has said that the United States may officially start hearings into the September 11 attacks due to some unanswered questions surrounding the official narrative and handling of evidence. On September 11, 2001, Al-Qaeda hijacked four passenger planes, crashing two into the World Trade Center towers in …
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AMID mounting uncertainties and potential economic fallout in the US market, President Donald Trump, according to reports, has stifled almost every possible channel of diplomatic engagement with China, aiming to deal directly with Xi Jinping as the trade war between the two superpowers escalates. The Tit-for Tat duties between China …
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Pope Francis’s connection with India was marked by a mix of hopes and challenges. His long-held wish to visit India remained unfulfilled. However, just months ago, he elevated an Indian priest, who is a Vatican official, to the rank of Cardinal–a notable moment for the Catholic community there. Francis, who …
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CHINA has issued a stern warning to countries considering broader trade deals with the United States, stating that any agreements which undermine Beijing’s interests will face firm resistance. The warning comes amidst escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies over trade tariffs and geopolitical competition. The Chinese Ministry of …
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