Trump Urges Israelis to Vote for Netanyahu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US President Donald Trump has urged Israelis to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin, Netanyahu in the upcoming election, praising his leadership and role in the conflict with Iran. Trump made the appeal on Sunday in a post on his Truth Social platform, describing Netanyahu, popularly known as Bibi, as an “outstanding Warrior […]
Former Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda Dies at 90
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda has died at the age of 90, a ruling party official confirmed on Monday. Fukuda died on October 22, according to an official of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party. He served as prime minister from September 2007 to September 2008, succeeding Shinzo Abe, whose first term […]
Two European Women Freed After Year in Niger Captivity
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Two European women kidnapped separately in Niger last year have regained their freedom after more than a year in captivity. Authorities transferred them to Benghazi, eastern Libya. The women, Swiss national Eva Gretzmacher, 76, and Austrian national Claudia Abbt, 69, were abducted in Agadez, northern Niger, in January and April 2025, respectively. […]
China Condemns US Ban on DeepSeek AI in Federal Agencies
By Zainab Bakare China has criticised a United States government ban on the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek across civilian federal agencies, describing the move as an overreach of national security concerns. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday, that the decision politicised science, technology and trade issues […]
Pakistan School Roof Collapse Kills 28
Twenty-seven pupils and a teacher have died after a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, hospital officials say. Asim Khan of Lady Reading Hospital confirmed the deaths to AFP on Thursday. He said more than 30 people sustained injuries, with six in critical condition. Rescue teams deployed 16 ambulances, two disaster response vehicles and […]
Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before US Midterm Elections
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US President Donald Trump has ruled out launching new attacks on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, citing ongoing productive discussions between Washington and Tehran. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, following a surge in oil prices triggered by media reports suggesting the United States was […]
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Vanuatu
By Julian Osamoto Report from the United States Geological Survey USGS reveals that a shallow 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu on Thursday. The USGS said the earthquake’s epicentre was about 110 kilometres east of Luganville, the country’s second-largest city. According to report, the agency assessed the risk of landslides and […]
Russia Strikes Ukraine, Killing at Least 15 People
By Mardiyyah Abubakar At least 15 people have been killed after Russia launched a wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday. Nine people, including three children, were killed after a missile destroyed a five-storey apartment building in Pryluky, Chernihiv region. Rescue workers searched through the rubble for survivors as […]
Tinubu Hails Modi’s 25-Year Leadership Milestone
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office, describing the milestone as a “rare achievement in any democracy.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, Tinubu said Modi entered public office in 2001 as Chief Minister of Gujarat before becoming India’s Prime Minister in […]
Russia Strikes Ukraine, Killing at Least 15 People
By Mardiyyah Abubakar At least 15 people have been killed after Russia launched a wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday. Nine people, including three children, were killed after a missile destroyed a five-storey apartment building in Pryluky, Chernihiv region. Rescue workers searched through the rubble for survivors as […]