INTERPOL Targets Criminal Networks in West Africa Crackdown
The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has pledged to intensify efforts to disrupt organised criminal networks and cut off their financial operations across West Africa. INTERPOL’s Director of the Financial Crime Centre, Tomonobu Kaya, said the organisation is targeting the illicit financial flows that sustain organised crime in the region. In a statement, Kaya said […]
US Pauses Immigrant Visa Applications Worldwide
A US State Department official confirmed the pause on Tuesday, saying the measure was introduced at US diplomatic missions in early August. Visa appointments were adjusted to allow consular officers to undergo “in-depth training” aimed at strengthening applicant assessments. The department said it had been developing updated guidance and training since earlier this year “to […]
US Court Blocks Trump Visa Ban Affecting Nigerians
A United States federal court has blocked a policy introduced by President Donald Trump that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the ruling on Friday in the Southern District of New York, declaring that the policy exceeded the legal authority of the US […]
Imran Khan Returned to Jail After Court-Ordered Medical Examination
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail on Friday after undergoing a court-ordered medical examination at a public hospital in Islamabad. The 73-year-old politician was initially ordered by the Supreme Court to receive medical checks at the private Shifa International Hospital after his lawyers raised concerns about his health. However, Information […]
European Leaders Condemn Israel’s West Bank Settlement Expansion
The leaders of seven European countries have condemned Israel’s decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, describing the move as unacceptable and harmful to peace efforts. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the leaders of the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands […]
Indonesia Deports Nigerian Over Immigration Violation
Indonesian immigration authorities have deported a Nigerian national for failing to present valid travel and residence documents, officials said. According to state-owned ANTARA News, the Tanjungpinang Immigration Detention Centre in Riau Islands Province confirmed on Thursday that the Nigerian was deported on Tuesday, August 18, through the immigration checkpoint at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang. […]
Sheringham Questions Tielemans’ Move to Manchester United
Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has questioned the club’s decision to sign Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans, saying the 29-year-old is not the type of player capable of restoring the club to its former heights. Tielemans joined Manchester United from Aston Villa in July in a deal reportedly worth £35 million and is expected to […]
Scotland Confirms Isolated Case Of Mad Cow Disease
A case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The Scottish Government said on Wednesday that precautionary movement restrictions had been imposed on the animal’s offspring and other cattle in its cohort at the affected farm. […]
Seven Killed in Helicopter Crash in Northern Kenya
Seven people, including six tourists and a pilot, have been killed after a helicopter crashed in Samburu County, northern Kenya. The aircraft crashed at about 9:13 a.m. local time on Wednesday after taking off from the Loisaba Wildlife Reserve for a sightseeing flight, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Fredrick Kabunge, Director of the […]
Iran Warns Gulf States Against Supporting US Military
Iran’s armed forces have warned Gulf countries against providing assistance to the United States military, saying such support would amount to participation in US military operations against Iran. Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi issued the warning on Wednesday, according to the Mehr news agency. “We wish to warn that any assistance or […]
