Senegal Disables Internet Over Political Crisis
Access to mobile internet was cut in Dakar on Monday, AFP journalists saw, as Senegal grapples with a political crisis after President Macky Sall announced a postponement of this month’s election. Many users in the capital said they had been unable to access mobile data on their phones since the morning. Senegal’s parliament is due shortly to begin debating a proposal to postpone...
Putin Cautions West To Threat Of Nuclear War
President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday of a “real” risk of nuclear war if the West escalates the conflict in Ukraine, offering a defiant and emboldened stance in his annual speech to Russians. Speaking in Moscow, Putin said his soldiers were advancing in Ukraine and warned the West of “tragic consequences” for any country that dared to send troops to Kyiv. “They...
Israel’s Intention To Supply Arms To Ukraine Will Destroy Relations With Russia – Medvedev
Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warned on Monday that it would be a mistake for Israel to supply weapons to Ukraine. "Israel seems to have decided to supply weapons to the Kiev regime. That would be a very rash decision, for it would damage all the interstate relations between our countries," Medvedev wrote on his Telegram channel. He...
Biden Wins Michigan And Wisconsin, Says He Is ‘CONFIDENT’ Taking White House
Joe Biden all but declared election victory on Wednesday afternoon after winning Wisconsin and Michigan, speaking at a press conference to say he was confident he would be victorious in the remaining states as President Trump cried election fraud and desperately scrambled to undermine the results. CNN has called Michigan for Biden, giving him another 16 electoral college votes which...
Trump Suggests Potential 80% Reduction In China Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he may consider reducing tariffs on Chinese imports ahead of scheduled trade talks with Chinese officials this weekend. “80% tariff on China seems right!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, suggesting a potential reduction from current cumulative duties, which can reach as high as 245 percent on some goods. He added that...
Five African Presidents Set To Meet With Trump Today
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host five African heads of state for a White House lunch on Wednesday, with trade and commerce expected to be central to the discussions among a broader range of possible topics. The presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Gabon—five West African nations along the Atlantic coast—will gather at Trump’s invitation.Officials from these...
Trump Signs Order To ‘Make America’s Showers Great Again’
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting water-pressure restrictions on showerheads, a move the White House said would “make America’s showers great again.” Trump has long complained about inadequate water pressure in American bathrooms which he blames on federal water-conservation regulations. “In my case I like to take a nice shower, to take care of my beautiful hair,”...
Turkey Announces Start Of Pipelaying For Black Sea Gas Pipeline
Turkey started laying the gas pipeline at the bottom of the Black Sea off the country’s coast on Monday. The ceremony was attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "In the first quarter of 2023, 10 mln cubic meters of gas will enter our n...
Russia Fired 40 Missiles, Drones Into Ukraine Overnight – President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday accused Russia of firing over 40 missiles and 40 drones at Ukraine overnight. Zelensky said the missiles and drones shot into the city of Kharkiv targeted “critical infrastructure” throughout the country. Posting on X, Zelensky wrote: “Overnight, Russia fired more than 40 missiles and 40 drones at Ukraine. “Some missiles and ‘Shahed’ drones were successfully shot...
Greek Authorities To Release Seized Russian Tanker
A Russian crude oil tanker seized last week by Greek authorities will be released, a government spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. Greece impounded the tanker with 19 Russian crew members on board on April 15th as part of the EU sanctions. The spoke...
