Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he opened the first state visit of his second term, with the US president eyeing major business deals. Saudi fighter…
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Pope Francis Laid to Rest Outside Vatican
Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome, bringing to a close a significant chapter in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Breaking with a century-old tradition, the Pope was…
ECOWAS Council of Ministers Discusses Relocation of Regional Institutions
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers has convened an Extraordinary Session in Accra to examine the potential relocation of ECOWAS institutions and agencies currently…
Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump’s policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk
Demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration’s early actions, decrying everything from the president’s immigration crackdown to his rollback of transgender rights and a proposal…
Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting, no US troops needed
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Israel would hand over Gaza to the United States after fighting was over and the enclave’s population was already resettled elsewhere, which he said…
Foreign Panama Canal Authority denies fee changes after U.S. claim
The Panama Canal Authority late on Wednesday, denied any changes to transit fees after the U.S. Department of State said U.S. government ships would no longer pay to use the canal. “The…
Washington says U.S. government ships won’t pay fees for Panama Canal
U.S. Government ships will no longer pay to transit through the Panama Canal, the U.S. Department of State said on Wednesday, following fierce criticism from Washington over the administration of the waterway….
Our Position on Independent Palestinian State Remains Unchanged – Saudi Prince
Ahmad Muhammad Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is firm and unwavering. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Trump says he ‘absolutely’ will impose tariffs on EU products
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to impose tariffs on European Union (EU) products, accusing the bloc of unfair trade practices. Speaking at the White House on Friday, Trump said…
Dozens killed in crowd crush at world’s largest religious festival
Dozens of people were killed in a crowd crush at the world’s largest religious gathering in India early Wednesday, as tens of millions of devotees went to bathe in a river on…
15 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival
A pre-dawn stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering killed at least 15 people in India Wednesday, with many more injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and…
U.S .to pull out of Paris Agreement January 2026
The United States has officially notified the Secretary-General of its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, effective January 27, 2026, UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, has said. Dujarric said this at a news…
Celebrations as released Palestinian prisoners return
The Israeli Prison Service has said that all 200 Palestinian prisoners due to be released today have been freed. About half of them will be allowed to return home to their homes…
Trump administration mandates there are only two biological sexes
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Monday proclaiming there are only two biological sexes – male and female. Trump signed the order from the White House just hours after his…
Donald Trump sworn in as U.S. president
Donald Trump has been sworn in as U.S. president after taking the oath of office in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington. Trump swore the oath in a grand…
BREAKING: Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO director-general
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its director-general for a second term. In a post on X on Friday, WTO said the reappointment will take effect on September…
ICRC Welcomes Ceasefire in Hezbollah-Israel Armed Conflict
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has welcomed the ceasefire in the armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in the Middle East. The Committee’s Public Relations…
The Rise of Kemi Badenoch: A Tale of Power, Patriotism, and Identity
From Tajudeen Ishola, UK In the kaleidoscope of British politics, a new figure has emerged to command the stage, her voice cutting through the tumultuous winds of change like a lighthouse piercing…
ICRC Registers 3,000 Missing Persons Requests Amid Ongoing Conflict in Sudan
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has registered 3,000 requests for missing persons amid the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan. ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric disclosed this…
Equatorial Guinea Restricts WhatsApp Multimedia Sharing Amid Scandal
In response to a high-profile scandal, the Government of Equatorial Guinea has limited its citizens’ ability to download and share multimedia files on WhatsApp when using mobile data. The move is part…
Israel-Palestine: Saudi Arabia Hosts First Global Alliance Meeting to Advance Two-State Solution
By Ahmad Muhammad. Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, inaugurated the first meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution on Wednesday,…
Lebanon: ICRC delivers medical supplies to Beirut amid ongoing conflict
From Umar Dankano, Yola Sequel to the ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East region, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has delivered seventeen (17) metric tons of medical supplies…
Saudi Arabia Launches Global Initiative for Palestinian State, Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution
By Ahmad Muhammad. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new initiative aimed at establishing an independent Palestinian state and advancing the implementation of a two-state solution. This announcement comes after…
Saudi Embassy Celebrates 94th National Day, Strengthening Bilateral Ties with Nigeria
By Ahmad Muhammad. The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja commemorated the 94th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the residence of the Saudi Ambassador, Faisal bin Ebraheem…
No Diplomatic Relations With Israel Without Palestinian State – Saudi Crown Prince
Ahmad Muhammad. In a significant statement reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s longstanding stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman declared that the Kingdom would not establish diplomatic relations…