US Approves $385 Million Arms Sales To Taiwan, Deal Opposed By China
The United States has approved the proposed sale of spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as well as communications equipment to Taiwan,...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed As WTO Director-General Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Return
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term, extending her leadership until 2029. Okonjo-Iweala, the first...
Internet Users Hit 5.5bn In 2024 — ITU
According to the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Facts and Figures 2024 report, there will be 5.5 billion Internet users worldwide in 2024. This represents a...
Australia Bans Under-16 From Social Media Platforms
Australia's parliament passed a world-first law on Thursday that bans children under 16 from using social media, putting tech companies on notice to strengthen...
Ireland Elects President In Closely Contested Election
Following a campaign characterized by vitriol over the housing and cost-of-living crises, Ireland's incumbent coalition parties are running neck and neck with Sinn Fein,...
FBI Arrest Nigerian Scammer ‘Bobo Chicago’ Over $2.8m Fraud
Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, popularly known as "Bobo Chicago," has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on suspicion of participating in a...
Tinubu Commences State Visit To France, Expresses Gratitude To President Macron
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced his state visit to France, highlighting the importance of strengthening ties between the two nations. In a post shared...
UK Set Up Africa’s Largest Visa Application Center In Lagos
On Wednesday, the United Kingdom opened its biggest visa application center in Africa, which is situated in Ikeja, Lagos. Operated by VFS Global, the new...
Russia Launches Strikes On Ukraine’s Energy Sector
A massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector by the Russian Army on Thursday resulted in emergency power outages as temperatures dropped throughout the nation. Ukraine’s...
UK Police Detain Six Connected To Proscribed Kurdish Group
Police said Wednesday that six people were arrested in London as part of a "significant" counter-terrorism policing operation for "suspected activity" connected to the...
