Former German Chancellor Loses Office Over Russia Ties
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, who has come under fire for not severing his Russian business ties following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, will have to give up his office at the German Parliament (Bundestag), a parliamentary budget commi...
Putin Hails North Korea For Support In Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in North Korea early Wednesday, the Kremlin said, kicking off a visit set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries as Moscow pursues its war in Ukraine. Just after the pre-dawn touchdown, Russian TV showed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greeting Putin in the dark, on a red carpet at Pyongyang’s airport,...
Russian Military In Confusion As Google Deactivates Traffic Maps In Ukraine
Alphabet today confirmed with TechCrunch that it has disabled certain Google Maps live traffic tools in Ukraine. The news, reported by Reuters, comes after the company has consulted with local authorities as the country faces attacks from Russian forces. The features will remain on for local turn-by-turn navigation for drivers, while broader global access is disabled. The popular mapping technology has...
Reunion: UBAANA NY/NJ Chapter Lauded for Flawless Hosting as Osifo Emerges President
New York, USA – The University of Benin Alumni Association North America (UBAANA) concluded its 19th Annual Reunion with elegance, pride, and a renewed sense of unity, thanks to the exceptional efforts of the New York/New Jersey Chapter, which hosted this year’s historic event. Held over the weekend, the reunion brought together distinguished alumni, academic leaders from the University of...
Namibia Bans New Cars For Government Officials Till 2025
President of Namibia Hage Geingob has banned government officials from buying new cars till 2025. ABN TV reports that Geingob, who announced the ban via his Twitter handle on Thursday, said the decision was inspired by the “difficult period of COVID-19.” He also directed a cap on monthly fuel consumption by Government Officials. “Government will not order a new car fleet for...
BREAKING: Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus. Mr. Johnson said he developed mild symptoms over the past 24 hours, including temperature and cough. He is self-isolating in Downing Street but said he will "continue to lead the government's response via video-conference as we fight this virus". Mr. Johnson was last seen on Thursday night, clapping outside No 10 as part...
Trump Restates US Support For Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his country's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, describing Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the only viable solution to the long-standing territorial dispute, according to a report by state news agency MAP, cited by Reuters. In a message of congratulations sent to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Morocco’s Throne Day, President Trump...
US Removes Nigeria From List Of Religious Freedom Violators
The United States (US) has removed Nigeria from its list of religious freedom violators. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made this known in a statement on Wednesday titled, ‘Religious Freedom Designations’. While the US had in 2020 placed Nigeria and six other countries on its special watch list of states that had engaged in or tolerated the severe violation of...
Iran Rules Out Talks with US Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly rejected the prospect of negotiations with the United States while Israeli attacks on Iran continue. Speaking in an interview broadcast on state television Friday, Araghchi said that Washington’s repeated calls for dialogue have been dismissed due to ongoing hostilities. "The Americans have repeatedly sent messages expressing a serious interest in negotiations," Araghchi stated. "But...
US Student Suspended For Filming Teacher Using Racial Slur
A US high school is facing criticism after it suspended a student for recording her teacher using a racial slur in class. Mary Walton, 15, filmed her teacher saying the n-word repeatedly on 9 May at Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri. Her family has since retained a lawyer and asked the school to apologize. School officials said they believe the student...
