Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday warned US President Donald Trump that any mistake over Taiwan could push both nations toward conflict as the two leaders opened high-level talks in Beijing. Speaking during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Xi stressed that “The Taiwan question is...
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term in office, extending his nearly four-decade rule after winning January’s disputed presidential election. The inauguration ceremony held at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala attracted thousands of supporters who gathered to witness the veteran leader take the oath...
US President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15 following an invitation from Xi Jinping, Beijing confirmed on Monday. The trip is expected to focus on key global issues, including tensions over trade tariffs, the Middle East conflict, and Taiwan, which China regards as part of...
Iran has denied accusations that it attacked a South Korean cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as United States President Donald Trump warned that Washington could resume military strikes if ongoing negotiations collapse. The Iranian Embassy in Seoul on Thursday dismissed claims linking Tehran to an explosion aboard...
Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over the renewed escalation in the Gulf region, marked by the resumption of drone and missile attacks attributed to Iran against neighbouring states, including the United Arab Emirates, as well as the continued disruption of...
United States (US) President, Donald Trump on Friday voiced displeasure with a fresh proposal from Iran, saying “At this moment I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering,” as negotiations remain stalled despite a weeks-long ceasefire. The Iranian offer was reportedly delivered through Pakistan, though details of its contents were...
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has called on the South African government to protect Nigerians and black immigrants in South Africa, expressing deep concern over the worsening persecution of black immigrants, in parts of South Africa. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman/ CEO of the...
U.S. President Donald Trump has shared CCTV footage and images of the suspect involved in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The footage, released moments before the president addressed the media, reportedly shows the suspect running into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton,...
A dramatic security scare unfolded Saturday night as Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated from a high-profile media gala in Washington after gunfire erupted near the venue. The incident occurred during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton, where top officials, journalists, and dignitaries had gathered....
United States (US) Navy has intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to get past its blockade of Iran’s ports. The ship was given “fair warning to stop” in the Gulf of Oman but refused, so the navy “stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole...
Separatist leaders in Cameroon’s conflict-hit English-speaking regions have announced a temporary ceasefire ahead of the Apostolic Visit of Pope Leo XIV, describing the visit as a moment of “profound spiritual importance” for the country. In a statement issued on April 13, the Ambazonia Governing Council declared a three-day “Safe...
US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself that appeared to depict him in a Jesus-like pose after widespread backlash from religious commentators. The image, posted on his Truth Social account, showed Trump in flowing robes with light radiating from his body as he touched what...
Pope Leo XIV on Monday arrived in Algeria, marking a historic moment as the North African nation welcomed a sitting Catholic pontiff for the first time. The Pope touched down to an official reception, waving warmly as he began the opening leg of his African tour, a visit expected...
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has accused CNN of publishing what he described as a “false and dangerous” statement allegedly attributed to senior officials in Iran, claiming the report originated from a fake news website based in Nigeria. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the...
NASA Artemis Program has announced a major milestone in its ongoing lunar mission, revealing that astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft have surpassed the historic distance record previously set during Apollo 13. The update was shared Monday via NASA’s official X handle, NASA Artemis (@NasaArtemis), as the mission continues...
Astronauts aboard Artemis II have crossed the halfway mark between Earth and the Moon, marking a major milestone in the historic journey as they continue toward a planned lunar flyby. The NASA crew shared the first images of Earth taken from inside the Orion spacecraft, offering a breathtaking view...
Iranian missile attacks on two towns in southern Israel left more than 100 people injured on Saturday, according to emergency responders, after air defence systems failed to stop the incoming projectiles. The strikes directly hit residential areas in Arad and Dimona, ripping through buildings and leaving large craters at...
Iran has said no one can exclude it from the 2026 World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump’s warning that their “life and safety” would be at risk in the US. The Iranian team also said in the social media post on Thursday that the...