US Immigration Authorities Arrest Nigerian Man Over Sex Offence Convictions
United States immigration authorities have arrested a Nigerian national in Los Angeles over prior convictions linked to sexual offences. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations office in Los Angeles announced the arrest in a statement shared on X, identifying the suspect as 53-year-old Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo. According to the agency, Olusanjo […]
Kerala Firecracker Blast Kills 13 in Factory Explosion
At least 13 people have been killed and several others injured in a firecracker factory explosion in India’s southern state of Kerala, officials have confirmed. The blast occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Thrissur district, where around 40 workers were reportedly assembling firecrackers in a cluster of temporary sheds ahead of an upcoming Hindu festival. Five […]
South Korea Jet Crash Blamed on In-Flight Filming
South Korean authorities have concluded that a 2021 mid-air collision between two fighter jets was caused by pilots attempting to take photos and record videos during flight, according to a report released by the country’s Board of Audit and Inspection. The incident occurred during a training mission over Daegu in central South Korea involving two […]
Warsh Faces Tough Senate Hearing Over Fed Nomination
Kevin Warsh faced sharp questioning from Democratic senators during a contentious confirmation hearing over his nomination to chair the Federal Reserve, as lawmakers raised concerns about the bank’s independence, his financial ties, and his policy agenda. At Tuesday’s hearing before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, Elizabeth Warren warned that Warsh could become a “sock puppet” […]
Nigerian Father Found Dead in UK Apartment
A Nigerian father of three, identified simply as Herbert, has been found dead in his apartment in Thornaby, United Kingdom, barely a week after the death of another Nigerian parent abroad drew attention to the challenges facing diaspora families. Herbert was reportedly discovered dead in his sleep last week, leaving behind his wife and three […]
Iran War: US Seizes Iranian Ship Amid Rising Tensions
The United States has intercepted and seized an Iranian cargo vessel accused of attempting to bypass restrictions near Iran’s ports, according to Donald Trump, in a development that has heightened tensions between the two countries. Trump said the vessel was issued repeated warnings to stop but failed to comply. He stated that a U.S. Navy […]
Israel Observes Nationwide Silence for Holocaust Victims
Israel came to a standstill on Tuesday as sirens sounded nationwide for a two-minute silence in memory of the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust. At 10:00 a.m. local time, traffic halted and daily activities paused across the country in a symbolic act of remembrance during the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observance, which is […]
Trump Criticises Pope Leo XIV Over Security Stance
Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, describing himself as “not a big fan” of the pontiff’s views on global conflicts and security issues. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, Trump said the pope was “a very liberal person” and accused him of taking a weak position on crime and foreign […]
Iran Accepts Two-Week Ceasefire With US
Iran has accepted a conditional two-week ceasefire proposed by United States President Donald Trump, offering to halt defensive military operations if attacks against the country are suspended. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi disclosed the decision in a statement posted on X on Tuesday, describing the arrangement as part of a temporary de-escalation effort following […]
Kanye West Faces Backlash Over UK Wireless Festival Booking
American rapper Kanye West, known professionally as Ye, has responded to criticism over his scheduled headline performance at London’s Wireless Festival from July 10 to 12, 2026. The controversy emerged after the festival announced West would headline all three nights at Finsbury Park, triggering backlash over his past antisemitic remarks. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]
