Beyoncé Received $11 Million For Kamala Harris Endorsement, Trump Claims
U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack Monday against celebrities who backed Vice President Kamala Harris during her failed 2024 presidential campaign, claiming without evidence that pop icon Beyoncé was paid $11 million to endorse his rival. In a fiery tirade on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared plans for “a major investigation” into what he alleged were illegal...
Netanyahu: Israel Aims To Take Comprehensive Control Of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel will “take control” of the entire Gaza Strip, as the military launched what it called an “unprecedented” ground assault in the war-ravaged enclave. The comments come amid renewed fighting and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Speaking in a video posted to Telegram, Netanyahu stated, “The fighting is intense, and we are...
China Imposes Up To 75% Tariffs On Plastic Imports From U.S., EU, Taiwan, Japan
China has imposed anti-dumping tariffs of up to 74.9% on certain plastic imports from the United States, the European Union, Taiwan, and Japan, its Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday. The measures, which took effect on Monday, follow an investigation into allegations of dumping—selling goods below fair market value—by exporters from the targeted regions. The tariffs apply to imports of...
Trump Calls For Investigation Into Kamala Harris Over Celebrity Endorsements
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will push for a "major investigation" into his 2024 election rival, Kamala Harris, over alleged improper payments to celebrities who supported her presidential campaign. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed Harris violated campaign finance rules by paying for endorsements under the pretense of entertainment expenses. “Candidates aren’t allowed to pay...
Pope Warns Against Exploitation In Inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV set the tone for his pontificate Sunday by calling for an end to the exploitation of the environment and the poor in front of JD Vance and tens of thousands of pilgrims. Ten days after Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost became the first US head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, he celebrated his inaugural mass in St...
UK’s Immigration Crackdown Shocks Nigerian Youth
The British government recently unveiled a contentious white paper aimed at reducing net migration, making the dream of some Nigerian youths to move to the UK for employment or academic opportunities a pipe dream. The proposed reforms, which have triggered reactions across the globe, are forcing a major rethink among prospective immigrants and those already navigating life in the UK. The...
Former Chadian PM Succes Masra Arrested For Alleged Role In Deadly Clashes
Former Chadian Prime Minister and opposition leader Succes Masra was arrested early Friday over allegations of inciting hatred, following deadly clashes in the country’s southwestern Logone-Occidental region. Masra, who held the prime ministerial post from January to May last year, was reportedly taken from his home during the early morning hours. His political party, the Transformers, claimed he was abducted. A...
Starvation Affecting Large Numbers In Gaza, Says Trump
US President Donald Trump voiced concern over the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, saying “a lot of people are starving” as the region suffers from ongoing violence. His remarks came on Friday in Abu Dhabi, where he was concluding his first foreign tour of his second term, which included visits to several Gulf countries but notably excluded...
Chris Brown To Appear In British Court Following Assault Charge
American R&B singer Chris Brown, the former boyfriend of pop superstar Rihanna, is scheduled to appear in a UK court on Friday after being arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023, according to the Metropolitan Police. Brown, 36, renowned for early hits such as “Kiss, Kiss”, was arrested in the early hours...
US Revokes Visas For South Sudanese Passport Holders Over Deportation Dispute
The United States has revoked all visas previously issued to holders of South Sudanese passports, citing the East African nation’s alleged refusal to cooperate in accepting deported citizens. This move, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also includes a ban on South Sudanese nationals from entering the US at all ports of entry. Rubio accused South Sudan's transitional...
