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Covid Pandemic Didn’t Come From Lab Leak, Says China
China said Monday it was “extremely unlikely” Covid-19 came from a laboratory, after the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) said it believed the virus had more likely come from a lab rather than natural…
US suspends tariffs after Colombia agrees to deportation flights
The US will not go ahead with tariffs on Colombia, after Bogota agreed to accept - without restrictions - deported migrants, the White…
Divorce from Melinda my biggest regret – Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reflected on his divorce from Melinda Gates, describing it as “the mistake I most regret.” In an interview with The Times, the 69-year-old billionaire admitted the separation…
Israel-Hamas War: Trump Wants Gaza Residents Relocated To Egypt, Jordan
US President Donald Trump floated a plan on Saturday to “just clean out” Gaza, and said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from the territory in a bid to create Middle East peace. Describing Gaza as a…
I may consider rejoining World Health Organization – Trump
President Donald Trump of the United States on Saturday said he may consider rejoining the World Health Organization, WHO. Trump…
2025 Oscars: Complete list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the nominations for the 97th Oscars, recognising films from 2024. Initially delayed due to Los Angeles wildfires, the announcement was made on Thursday.…
Hamas Frees Four Female Israeli Soldiers in Exchange for 200 Palestinian Prisoners
Four female Israeli soldiers taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023 have been released as part of a ceasefire agreement which also saw 200…
Immigration not offering $750 to report illegal immigrants, says US agency
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has denied reports that it is offering money to persons who report people living in the country illegally. On January 20, an Instagram user posted…
US stops issuing gender-neutral ‘X’ passports under Trump
The United States has ceased issuing passports with a gender-neutral “X” option, the State Department…
Transgender inmates panic as Trump orders transfer to men’s prisons
Hundreds of transgender federal prisoners face uncertainty and fear after President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating transfers to facilities based on biological sex rather than gender identity. The move has…
‘Ukraine crisis’ might not have happened under Trump Presidency – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the 2022 “crisis in Ukraine” — a reference to Moscow’s full-scale…
Man arrested over TikTok posts threatening Trump
A US man who allegedly said President Donald Trump “needs to be assassinated” and posed on TikTok holding a rifle has been arrested, authorities said. Douglas Thrams, 23, posted multiple videos on Tiktok between…
Trump Visits California, Tours Los Angeles Fire Scene
On Friday, the President of the United States (US), Donald Trump travelled to California to survey the destruction from deadly wildfires that devastated…
I will rather not impose tariffs on China, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said he would “rather not” impose tariffs on China, after repeated pledges on the campaign trail to hit America’s biggest economic rival with hefty import levies. Asked in an interview with Fox…
C-Sections On Rise As Indians In US Scramble To Beat Trump’s Citizenship Order
After he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States Monday, Donald Trump signed an executive order ending 'birthright citizenship', a…
US Agents Raid Worksites, Arrest Over 500 Illegal Immigrants, Detain 373, Deport Hundreds To Fulfill…
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed the arrest of 583 individuals in a large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration. ICE agents have…
US lawmaker introduces bill seeking third term for Trump
A Republican house member has introduced a bill seeking to allow US President Donald Trump to run for a third term. Andy Ogles, the representative, initiated the…
I won’t apologise, says Bishop who confronted Trump during sermon
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde made it clear she would not apologize for her plea to President Trump during her sermon at Washington’s National Cathedral. This followed a sermon she delivered at Washington’s National…
Trump says will appeal birthright citizenship ruling
US President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration would appeal a federal judge’s ruling that temporarily blocks his attempt to…
Immigration crackdown: US ICE agents raid businesses, detain migrants, ‘citizens’ in New Jersey
U.S. immigration agents raided business establishments in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday and detained undocumented residents as well as citizens, including a U.S. military veteran, the city’s mayor said. The raid in…
Trump’s tariffs, new trade barriers unsettle world leaders, agencies
• U.S President warns of more tariffs, forges ahead with agenda• WEF: Trade barriers serve no one’s interest• Okonjo-Iweala: Trade wars sparked by new tariffs will be catastrophic• Nigeria’s dedication strategic to…
US judge blocks Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship
A federal judge in the United States, on Thursday, put a temporary block on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. The ruling imposes a 14-day halt on the enforcement of one of the most…
Saudi crown prince promises Trump $600bn trade, investment boost
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised on Thursday to pile $600 billion into US trade and investments as he congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House. Prince Mohammed, de facto leader of…
Deportation Order: We’ll Not Cooperate, Assist Trump – Chicago Police
The Chicago Police Department has said it…