Russia Slams Entry Ban On Obama, 499 Others
In reaction to Washington's penalties, Russia claimed on Friday that it has barred 500 Americans from entering the country, including former President Barack Obama. “In response to the anti-Russian sanctions regularly imposed by the Biden administration… entry into the Russian Federation is closed for 500 Americans,” the foreign ministry said, adding that Obama was among those on the list. The United...
64 Killed In South African Building Fire : Pictures
Not less than 64 persons including children on Thursday died in a five-storey building engulfed by fire in central Johannesburg South Africa. The city’s Emergency Management Services spokesman, Robert Mulaudzi said another 43 were injured, some suffering from smoke inhalation, and have been taken for treatment at local hospitals, AFP reports Thursday. Robert said, “The death toll is at 64…(including) seven...
Trump Unveils “Golden Dome” Missile Shield Plan Amid Global Backlash From China, Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled fresh details and initial funding for a massive new missile defense initiative called the “Golden Dome”, prompting sharp criticism from geopolitical rivals, especially China, which accused Washington of destabilizing the global security balance. Speaking from the White House on Tuesday, Trump revealed that $25 billion has already been allocated for the project, with the...
Trump Campaign Alleges ‘Foreign Interference’ By UK’s Labour Party
Donald Trump's campaign team has called for an investigation into what it claimed was "blatant foreign interference" in the election by the Labour Party. The complaint to the US Federal Electoral Commission claimed there had been "interference" in the "form of apparent illegal foreign national contributions made by the Labour Party of the UK" which had been "accepted" by Kamala...
Afghanistan Earthquake Aftershocks Inflict More Injuries
A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan over the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage, Taliban authorities said on Friday. Five shallow aftershocks, the strongest measuring at magnitude 5.6, were recorded by the US Geological Survey on Thursday night and Friday morning, with some rattling Kabul and the Pakistan...
Belgium Permits Pensions, Maternity Leave For Sex Workers
A law has been passed in Belgium that gives sex workers the same rights and safeguards as other workers. The legislation, signed into law on Sunday, ensures that sex workers are entitled to maternity leave, pensions, and legal safeguards against exploitation. This decision followed widespread protests in 2022 during which sex workers demanded state support after being excluded from government assistance...
US Offers $3,000 For Migrant To ‘Leave Voluntarily’
The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced a limited-time program aimed at encouraging undocumented migrants to voluntarily leave the country during the holiday season. Migrants who register to self-deport through the CBP Home app by the end of the year will receive a $3,000 stipend, in addition to a free flight to their home country, DHS said in...
18 Bodies Recovered From Washington River After Tragic Collision
On Wednesday, a passenger plane carrying sixty-four people crashed into the Potomac River in Washington after colliding with a military helicopter in midair. According to US media, several bodies were recovered from the dark, almost freezing water. A massive search and rescue operation was in progress, with divers visible in the glare of powerful lights as they plunged into the...
US Firm RedBird Capital To Acquire UK Newspaper The Telegraph
British right-wing newspaper The Telegraph has reached an “in-principle agreement” to be acquired by US investment firm RedBird Capital Partners, concluding a two-year-long ownership battle that saw government intervention over concerns about press freedom. The $670 million (£500 million) deal was announced Friday in a joint statement by RedBird and The Telegraph Media Group (TMG), which includes both the historic...
Legendary Singer Tina Turner Is Dead
Tina Turner – one of rock’s great vocalists and most charismatic performers – has died aged 83, her spokesperson has confirmed. The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll died after a long illness at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich in Switzerland. Tina's spokesman confirmed she died "peacefully" at home and added: "With her, the world loses a music legend and a...
