LIVE: King Charles III Formally Proclaimed Britain’s New Monarch
King Charles III, the world's newest monarch, was officially proclaimed sovereign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Saturday morning in a constitutional ceremony that dates back hundreds of years. Almost 700 members of the current Accession Council, the oldest functioning part of Britain's government, were called to convene Saturday at St James's Palace in...
Putin Puts Russian Nuclear Deterrent Forces On ‘HIGH ALERT’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the military command to put it’s nuclear deterrence forces on high alert. Checks by ABN TV show Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces are notable for identifying a range of threats that Russia seeks to deter with its nuclear forces. In June 2020, Putin signed a policy document on nuclear deterrence called “Basic Principles of State Policy...
One Killed, Another Injured on Election Day in Ghana
Violence has been reported during Ghana's general election, with one person shot dead and another injured at a Nyankpala polling station. Police on Saturday said one person has been shot dead at a polling station in Northern Ghana during the presidential and parliamentary elections It happened at a polling station in the northern town of Nyankpala, where police say an opposition...
Biden Promises Ukraine ‘Advanced Air Defense Systems’ After Missile Strikes
President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday after a deluge of Russian missiles targeted cities across Ukraine, condemning the strikes and pledging continued US security assistance “including advanced air defense systems.” During the call, a White House statement said, Biden “expressed his condemnation of Russia’s missile strikes across Ukraine, including in Kyiv, and conveyed his condolences...
UK Sleepwalking Into Food Supply Crisis, Farmers Union Warns
The UK is "sleepwalking" into a food supply crisis and the government must step in to help farmers, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has warned. Yields of tomatoes and other crops will likely slump to record lows this year, it said, with potential supply problems ahead as already seen with eggs. Soaring fuel, fertilizer, and feed costs were putting farmers under...
” I will Not Back Down” – Illinois Governor Dares Trump Over Arrest Threat
JB Pritzker, the Illinois governor and the Mayor of Chicago have dared U.S President Donald Trump, who called for their arrest as military troops arrived in the city. “Chicago mayor should be in jail for failing to protect ICE officers! Governor Pritzker also!” Mr Trump had written on Truth Social on Monday. The Texas National Guard troops descended on Illinois on...
Russian PM, Mishustin Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has told President Vladimir Putin that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, and has temporarily stepped back from his work as he begins a period of self-isolation. Speaking during a televised meeting, Mishustin recommended to Putin that First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov should become the acting Prime Minister for the duration of his...
Russian Blockade Of Ukrainian Grain Is A “Real War Crime” Says EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has called the Russian blockade of Ukrainian grain exports a "real war crime," adding that the bloc's sanctions on Russia have played no part in the global food crisis. Speaking to journalists on his ...
Kenya Officially Removes Visa Requirement For Nigeria, All African Countries
Kenya has officially waived visa requirements for Nigeria, all African, and most Caribbean countries. This is according to a Kenya Times report on Sunday. The implication is that Nigerians, along with citizens from all African and most Caribbean countries, will no longer require an Electronic Travel Authorisation to enter Kenya. However, the privilege does not extend to Libya and Somalia, as...
Trump Succumbs, Finally Agrees to Handover Power (video)
United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump on Thursday succumbed after several months of fighting to perpetuate self in office despite losing the presidential election. He pledged commitment to orderly transfer of power to President-elect Joe Biden even as he repeated the false claims about the November 3, 2020 election. The claim triggered Wednesday’s assault on Capitol Building by a mob of...
