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US should ‘not get involved’ in Syria war, says Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States should “not get involved” in the situation in Syria, where fast-moving rebel forces say they have begun to encircle the capital Damascus. “Syria…
Muhammad overtakes Noah as most popular boy’s name in England and Wales
Muhammad was the top choice for parents naming their baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, with more than 4,600 children registered with the name. It has been among the top 10 names for baby boys since 2016,…
Despair in Sweden as gangs recruit kids as contract killers
“Bro, I can’t wait for my first dead body,” wrote an 11-year-old boy on Instagram in Sweden, where gangs recruit children too young to be prosecuted as contract killers on chat apps. “Stay motivated, it’ll…
US President Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Facing Gun, Tax Charges
United States President, Joe Biden, has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, saving him from a possible prison sentence…
Trump announces loyalist Kash Patel as choice to lead FBI
US President-elect Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he said on Saturday, in a move that would mean replacing the agency’s current leader.…
Trump taps Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law, as envoy to France
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks. Kushner “is a tremendous…
‘Wave goodbye to America’ – Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS countries over attempt to replace…
United States President-elect, Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on the bloc of…
Putin threatens Ukraine with new hypersonic missile
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday threatened to strike “decision-making centres” in Kyiv with Russia’s new hypersonic missile, hours after Moscow pummelled Ukraine’s energy grid in an attack that left a million…
Australia bars everyone under 16 from social media
Australia has imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online. But many details were…
Canadian actor Julien Arnold dies during Christmas Carol performance
Popular Canadian stage actor, Julian Arnold, passed away on Sunday evening while performing in A Christmas Carol at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. The 60-year-old was playing the roles of Marley, Mr.…
Trump team reports bomb threats to cabinet nominees
Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, a spokeswoman for the president-elect said Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s…
FBI’s most wanted fugitive arrested in Wales
US and British authorities says one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorists was arrested in Wales after more than 20 years on the run on Tuesday. Daniel Andreas San Diego, who has ties to animal rights extremist…
Teen schoolgirl apologises over lie that led to beheading of French teacher
A teenager whose lies about her teacher are accused of contributing to the educator’s murder by an Islamist radical apologised to his family in a French court on Tuesday. Eight people have been on trial since early…
UN Demands Permanent Ceasefire In Lebanon, Gaza, Israel
The UN rights chief is gravely concerned over the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and wants a “permanent ceasefire” there and in war-ravaged Gaza, his spokesman said Tuesday. “The high…
Trump ally Musk calls for US to replace fighter jets with drones
Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat. “Manned fighter…
Prosecutor drops criminal cases against Trump, cites presidential immunity
Special prosecutor Jack Smith, who filed two criminal cases against Donald Trump, the US president-elect, has asked the judge to drop…
Donald Trump To Sign Executive Order Removing Transgender Personnel From US Military
The incoming government of President-elect, Donald Trump, is set to sign an executive order that would remove all transgender members from the United States military, Daily Mailreports. It was learnt that the…
DHL Cargo Plane From Germany Crashes In Lithuania, Kills Resident, Injures Others
A tragic incident occurred in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Monday, November 25, 2024, when a DHL cargo plane crashed near a residential area, killing at least one person and injuring two others. The plane, operated by…
Legal threats close in on Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces legal perils at home and abroad that point to a turbulent…
Putin signs law letting Ukraine fighters write off bad debts
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a law that allows those who sign up to fight in Ukraine to write off unpaid debts worth almost $100,000, the government announced. The new legislation will be a strong…
‘The smartest people are on X’— Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), has said due to the platform’s unique value, it is the home of some of the world’s most intelligent and influential individuals. According to Musk, despite X being…
No 10 indicates Netanyahu faces arrest if he enters UK
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces arrest if he travels to the UK, after an international arrest warrant was…
‘He was never our member’ — IPOB disowns Simon Ekpa
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says Simon Ekpa, the controversial Biafra agitator, was never a member of the group. IPOB said Ekpa was…
Oil theft: DHQ dismisses Tompolo’s allegation against Navy
Defence Headquarters, yesterday, described as ‘laughable’, allegation by Chairman, Tantitta Security Services, Mr Government Ekpemuopolo, alias Tompolo, that the Nigerian Navy was sabotaging the fight against crude oil…