Macron Warns Of Possible Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that France may impose sanctions on Israel unless the Tel Aviv government responds urgently to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking during a visit to Singapore on Friday, Macron emphasized that the international community cannot remain passive as Palestinians in Gaza face a growing hunger emergency amid a nearly three-month blockade. “The humanitarian...
UK Set To Deny Citizenship To Migrants Arriving By Boat, Vehicles
On Wednesday, the British government announced that it was strengthening immigration laws to make it nearly impossible for undocumented migrants who come in small boats to obtain citizenship in the future. Under new guidance, migrants arriving by sea or hidden in the back of vehicles will normally be refused citizenship. “This guidance further strengthens measures to make it clear that anyone...
UK Plans To Lower Annual Immigration By 100,000
The UK government announced a comprehensive set of immigration reforms with the goal of lowering net migration by about "100,000 people each year". The new Immigration White Paper released on Monday outlined changes across work visas, international study, asylum policy, enforcement, and long-term settlement. One of the most significant changes is that “Legislation will be brought in to make clear that...
German Chancellor Admits Anti-Russian Sanctions Entail Losses For German Economy
In his speech at the opening of the Hannover Messe trade fair on Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz admitted that anti-Russian sanctions come at a cost for the German economy. "They are hitting the Russian leadership and the Russian economy hard, ...
“No More Free Pass” – UK Arrests Over 600 Illegal Workers
UK immigration enforcement teams made a significant impact in January, arresting 609 individuals in connection with illegal immigration and people smuggling. This marks a 73% increase from the same period in 2024, when 352 arrests were made. The operations were carried out during visits to over 800 premises, including nail bars, restaurants, car washes, and convenience stores. The crackdown comes...
”Imagine If I Had Done Any Of These” – Obama Slams Trump Over Media Crackdown
Former US President Barack Obama has criticised the Trump administration for targeting political opponents, stifling the media, and endangering organisations that support free speech and diversity. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with Hamilton College President Steven Tepper, where he expressed concern over what he described as troubling trends under Trump’s leadership. He particularly faulted the White House’s decision to...
More Men Commit Suicide In Africa, CDC Reports
The Advisor, Non-communicable Diseases, Injuries and Mental Health for AfricaCDC, Dr Naeem Dalal, has stressed the need to stop cultural stereotypes that prevent African men from seeking emotional and mental wellness help. Dalal spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lusaka, Zambia, on the sideline of a parallel session on Youth Mental Health in Africa, at the International Conference...
Dragon Catches Fire During Disneyland Show
Crowds enjoying a live performance at Disneyland in California were left stunned on Saturday night when a giant animatronic dragon caught fire. Videos online show Maleficent, the 45ft (13m) fire-breathing dragon, quickly being engulfed in flames, as firefighters try to control the blaze. It happened during Fantasmic, a live performance featuring gravity-defying water displays, pyrotechnics and Mickey Mouse (usually) saving the...
South African President To Hold Talks With Trump Next Week Amid Rising Tensions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., next week, at a time of escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations, Pretoria announced late Wednesday. According to a statement from the South African presidency, the meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the White House and will focus on...
Putin Meets With Freed Russian-Israeli Hostage
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with a Russian-Israeli man who had been held captive by the Palestinian militant group Hamas for over a year and pledged to assist in securing the release of other hostages. The Kremlin leader thanked Hamas for releasing the man and said it was the result of Russia’s strong relations with the Palestinian people. “Thank God you...
