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Over 50 Feared Dead in North Macedonia Nightclub Fire

A massive fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 50 people. The blaze erupted in the early hours of Sunday, with thick smoke and flames engulfing the venue. According to reports from the state news agency, citing the interior ministry, …

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US Airstrike kills top ISIS Commander, Abu Khadijah

THE United States has conducted a precision airstrike in Iraq’s Al Anbar Province, eliminating Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadijah, a key leader of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS). Abu Khadijah was the Chief of Global Operations for the terror group and its second-in-command worldwide. The strike, …

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Atleast 32 Killed By Tornadoes, Dust In US State

At least 32 people have perished in the United States as violent storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc across multiple states, toppling vehicles, levelling homes, and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The death toll climbed after authorities in Kansas reported eight fatalities in a highway pileup caused by …

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Putin Demands Surrender Before Ceasefire

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin on Friday demanded that Ukrainian forces in Kursk surrender, hours after former US President Donald Trump said he had urged Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in the region. “I have strongly requested to President Putin that their lives be spared,” Trump wrote on …

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China, Russia Back Iran’s Nuclear Rights, Slam US Sanctions

Chinese and Russian diplomats have called for the lifting of “unlawful sanctions” imposed on Iran, reiterating Tehran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. During trilateral negotiations between Russia, China, and Iran in Beijing on Friday, the diplomats exchanged views on Iran’s nuclear programme and other international issues of …

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Trump to Impose Travel Ban on 43 Countries; Nigeria Escapes

UNITED States President Donald Trump is considering a travel ban that could affect 43 countries. According to a report by Reuters, citing an internal memo and officials familiar with the plan, the proposed restrictions divide the affected countries into three groups—red, orange, and yellow—based on the severity of limitations they …

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Pakistan among 41 Nations on Trump’s Travel Ban Radar

THE Trump administration is considering imposing travel restrictions on citizens from 41 countries, according to an internal memo seen by a media agency. A US official, speaking anonymously, stated that the list is still under review and has not yet been approved by the administration, including Secretary of State Marco …

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Ghana Rejects $4bn Central Bank Bailout

GHANA’S government has ruled out providing a $4bn bailout to recapitalise the Bank of Ghana (BoG), warning that using taxpayer funds to cover the central bank’s financial shortfall would jeopardise vital public services. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement during an exclusive interview aired by JoyNews TV earlier this week. The BoG …

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