French Doctor Apologizes For Suggesting Coronavirus Treatment Be Tested In Africa
A French doctor apologized on Friday for suggesting a possible treatment for COVID-19 should be tested in Africa after the remarks sparked an outcry on social media. Jean-Paul Mira, the head of the intensive care unit at the Cochin hospital in Paris, made the comments on Wednesday during an interview on French television channel LCI with the research director of...
Brazil’s Ex-President Jailed 27 Years For Plotting Coup
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for coup plotting at the end of a landmark trial that divided the nation and drew US fury. The sentence could see the 70-year-old far-right leader spend the rest of his days in jail. Judges voted 4-1 to convict Bolsonaro of plotting to overthrow Luiz Inacio...
UK, France, Canada Warn Israel Of Potential Sanctions Over Ongoing Gaza Conflict
The United Kingdom, France, and Canada have jointly warned Israel that continued military escalation in Gaza could trigger “concrete actions,” according to a report by the BBC on Monday. In a rare coordinated statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Israel to "stop its military operations" and to "immediately allow...
Petrol Crisis Eases In Niger After Nigeria’s Bailout
The pump prices of petrol in neighbouring Niger Republic have started reducing following the supply of the commodity from Nigeria. Multiple residents in border communities and insider security sources familiar with the development confirmed that hundreds of petrol tankers have started making their way from Nigeria to Niger Republic. Recall that on March 16, 2025, Sunday PUNCH exclusively reported that Niger...
Sergey: I See Growing Understanding Of Dangers Of Washington’s Game Versus Russia, Using Ukraine As A Proxy For Its Goals
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said the understanding of the dangers posed by Washington’s game against Russia is growing, the International Affairs magazine reported on Tuesday, citing an interview. "The understanding of the dangers of the game that the US administration is playing regarding Russia, using Ukraine as a proxy for its goals, is growing. That’s undeniable," he said. Ryabkov...
Ghana Deports 3 Israelis Over Alleged Ill-treatment Of Ghanaians
Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in retaliation for the alleged ill-treatment and “unjustified deportation” of three Ghanaian travellers by Israeli authorities. The action was confirmed in an official statement released on Wednesday by the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and shared on X by Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Sam Okudzeto. According to the statement, the three Israelis arrived in Accra earlier...
Turkey Earthquake: Aleppo Among Worst-Hit Areas In Syria
Syria's war-torn city of Aleppo is one of the places to have borne the brunt of the deadly earthquake, which also devastated parts of southern Turkey. More than 1,400 people have been reported dead so far in northern Syria following the quake. Emergency rescue teams said many buildings were damaged or destroyed and that people were trapped under the rubble. The region...
Trump Declare Nigeria ‘Country Of Particular Concern’
United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged genocide of Christians. The new designation comes barely three months after Washington imposed tough visa restrictions on Nigerians, limiting most travel visas to single-entry, three-month validity. Trump, who made the latest announcement on Friday via a post on his Truth Social platform, which was also shared on...
BREAKING: South Africa’s COVID-19 Lockdown Extended By 2 Weeks
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that SA’s lockdown will be extended by two weeks. The lockdown was implemented to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial lockdown would have only been for 21 days, but Ramaphosa, in a televised address to the nation on Thursday evening, said SA was at the beginning of a monumental struggle and could not...
Switzerland Adopts Latest Round Of EU Sanctions Against Russia And Belarus
Switzerland has adopted the latest round of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus, "in light of Russia’s continuing military aggression against Ukraine and reports of atrocities (committed by the ...
