US Announces Withdrawal From UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced its withdrawal from UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural and education agency, accusing it of being biased against Israel and promoting “divisive” causes. “Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States,” said a State Department spokeswoman. The move had been anticipated under the administration of former President Donald Trump, who...
TotalEnergies Shows Resilience Amid Price Volatility, Increases Dividend, Buybacks
Wednesday – TotalEnergies demonstrated resilience in the face of a challenging market environment, posting a solid first-quarter performance and reaffirming its commitment to rewarding shareholders and advancing strategic investments. The energy giant reported a first-quarter net profit of $3.9 billion—down from the same period last year, largely due to a global drop in crude oil prices. However, the result remained...
Trump Administration Proposes Closure Of U.S. Embassies In Africa — Report
The Trump administration is considering closing nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, including several in Africa, as part of a broad strategy to scale back the nation's diplomatic footprint overseas. A CNN report on Wednesday, citing an internal US State Department document, states that the embassies in the Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Lesotho, and South Sudan are...
Zelensky Calls For Increased Pressure On Russia To End War
Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, called for "pressure" on Russia to end the three-year war on Thursday while his top aides travelled to Paris to discuss the issue with US and EU officials. At least 10 people were reported killed and dozens wounded Thursday as Russia pounded Ukraine with drone strikes and shells. “Russia uses every day and every night...
Six Reportedly Feared Dead In New York Plane Crash
Authorities said Sunday that a small plane carrying six people had crashed in New York state, and US media reported that no survivors were found. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a “fatal crash” in Copake, eastern New York, official Todd Inman told reporters on Sunday, without specifying the number of deaths. The Mitsubishi MU2B40 aircraft crashed into a...
UK Announces Deportation Plans For Migrants Overstaying Visas
A minister has vowed that migrants who overstay their visas will be removed from the UK, following data revealing they make up nearly 40% of asylum claims. Last year, around 40,000 people who entered Britain as students, workers, or visitors later sought asylum. About 10,000 lived in taxpayer-funded hotels or government accommodation, despite initially claiming they wouldn’t need public support. UK...
South Korea’s Plane Crash Kills Over 160 Passengers
A Jeju Air passenger plane with 181 persons aboard burst into flames on the ground early Sunday morning in South Korea. The incident occurred in Muan, which lies about 290 kilometers from Seoul, the country’s capital city. According to BBC, the Transport Ministry has identified the plane as a 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 jet returning from Bangkok in Thailand, with two Thai...
After He Was Toppled, Former Syrian President Says His Country Has Entered ‘The Hands Of Terrorism’
Bashar al-Assad said Monday that Syria is in the hands of terrorism, the former president’s first statement since his ouster. Assad his departure from Syria was not planned and that Moscow requested his evacuation from a military base that was under attack. “My departure from Syria was neither planned nor did it occur during the final hours of the battles,” said...
Trump To Open Discussions With Zelenskyy, Putin To End “Carnage”
US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he will speak with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine in an effort to end the war triggered by Moscow’s invasion. Trump has frequently questioned the billions in aid that President Joe Biden’s administration has provided to Ukraine since the war started in 2022 and has spoken admiringly of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who...
Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter Announces Plan To Leave US After Trump’s Victory
20-year-old estranged transgender daughter of Elon Musk, Vivian Wilson has announced plans to leave the United States following Donald Trump’s election victory. Wilson shared her decision on Threads, expressing her discomfort with the political landscape under Trump’s return to office, according to a report by the UK’s Daily Mail. “I don’t see my future in the United States. “I’ve thought this for...
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