“New Applicants To Pay $100,000 H-1B Visa Fees” – Trump
President Donald Trump’s latest immigration plan has sparked confusion among immigrant workers, forcing the White House on Saturday to clarify that the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applies only to new applicants, not current visa holders. “Those who already hold H-1B visa and are currently outside of the country right now will NOT be charged $100,000 to re-enter,” White...
“Palestinian State Will Not Happen” – Netanyahu Tells Western Leaders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said there would be no Palestinian state, in a message addressed to the leaders of Britain, Australia and Canada after they recognised Palestinian statehood. “I have a clear message for those leaders who recognise a Palestinian state after the horrific massacre on October 7: you are granting a huge reward to terror,” he...
Israel Slams UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal For Recognizing Palestinian State
Portugal’s Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel announced on Sunday that the country had recognised the state of Palestine. Portugal was recognising Palestine alongside Britain, Canada and Australia, a move Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has kicked against. “The recognition of the state of Palestine is the realisation of a fundamental, constant, and fundamental line of Portuguese foreign policy,” Rangel told reporters...
“Starmer’s Move To Formally Recognise Palestinian State “Disastrous” – Badenoch
Conservative Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch, has fiercely criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to formally recognise the State of Palestine, describing it as “absolutely disastrous” and a move that rewards terrorism without addressing the plight of hostages in Gaza or the suffering of civilians caught in the conflict. In a post on her X platform on Sunday, Badenoch, MP for...
Japan’s First Female PM Candidate Promises To Address Gender Gap
The only woman in the leadership race for Japan’s ruling party vowed Monday to improve the gender balance in her cabinet to “Nordic” levels and to ensure “peaceful” coexistence with foreigners. Sanae Takaichi would be Japan’s first woman prime minister if she wins the October 4 contest to head the Liberal Democratic Party, and then secures enough support in parliament. Setting...
Canal+ Finalizes Taking Over Multichoice Company
French media giant Canal+ said Monday it had taken effective control of South African television and streaming company MultiChoice, creating a group present in nearly 70 countries in Africa, Europe and Asia. The companies said in a joint statement that the combined group will have a workforce of 17,000 employees and serve more than 40 million subscribers. The acquisition is “the...
US Mission Promises To Bar Corrupt Nigerian Officials Visa
The US Mission in Nigeria yesterday vowed to bar corrupt, high-profile individuals from entering the United States. Yesterday, Reform UK said it would abolish the right of migrants to qualify for permanent settlement in the UK after five years, if it wins the next election. The US Mission posted on X, warning that its resolve to fight corruption would not...
Interpol President Loses Mother, Sir Chikwe Udensi Leads Delegation To Abu Dhabi For Funeral (Photos)
The global law enforcement community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of the mother of Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, President of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), ABN TV reports. Confirming the development, Nigerian Interpol Systems Consultant and renowned security expert, Sir Chikwe Udensi, disclosed that he led a high-level delegation of security experts from Europe...
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Announce Withdrawal From ICC
The West African states of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, ICC, stating that they no longer recognise its jurisdiction. The three military-led countries accused the court of arbitrarily prosecuting war crimes and serving as an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression.” They emphasised their commitment to upholding human rights protection in line with their...
Nigeria, China Reaffirm Commitment To Mutual Growth, Development
As China marked its 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and 56 years of its diplomatic relations with Nigeria, both countries have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen their ties, leveraging shared history, cultural exchanges and economic complementarities to build a brighter future for both countries. This commitment was made by Ms. Yan Yuqing, Consul...
