US Senate Approves $70bn for Trump Immigration Plan
By: Julian Osamoto The US Senate has approved $70 billion in funding for President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda, delivering a major legislative victory for the administration despite sharp divisions within the Republican Party over several controversial policy proposals. The funding package, passed on Friday, will finance Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol […]
Israel, Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire
By Anayo Akwitti The Trump administration says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire. The US president has expressed his frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing hostilities, which have put any peace deal between the White House and Iran at risk. Tehran has said any agreement is contingent on an end to […]
Iran Threatens Northern Israel Over Planned Beirut Strikes
By Anayo Akwitti Iran has threatened to attack northern Israel if Beirut is hit by Israeli strikes. Iran’s central military command has warned residents in the area to leave to avoid being harmed in the event that Israel carries out its planned attacks in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Israel’s prime minister revealed this morning that he […]
US, Iran Trade Fresh Strikes as Ceasefire Wobbles, Talks Stall
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes, further straining a fragile ceasefire and dimming hopes for a breakthrough in ongoing peace negotiations. The latest escalation comes as both sides remain locked in difficult talks aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for “Disarming” Artificial Intelligence
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pope Leo XIV has called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, warning of “new forms of slavery” behind its rise. He cautioned against “a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance,” […]
India Raises Fuel Prices Amid Middle East War
By Oluwakemi Kindness India’s state-run fuel companies have increased petrol and diesel prices for the fourth time in 10 days as the ongoing Middle East war continues to disrupt global oil supplies. The latest adjustment, announced on Monday, comes amid mounting pressure on energy imports following Iran’s near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a […]
India, AU Postpone Summit Over Health Concerns
By Zainab Bakare India and the African Union have postponed the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV) earlier scheduled to hold in New Delhi from May 28 to 31, 2026, citing the evolving public health situation affecting parts of Africa. The decision is announced in a joint statement issued on Thursday following consultations between the […]
China Backs Cuba, Condemns US Charges Against Raúl Castro
By Zainab Bakare China has criticised the United States over the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, accusing Washington of using “coercion” and threats against Cuba amid rising diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The reaction followed the decision by a US court to charge the 94-year-old former Cuban president with conspiracy to kill […]
Finland Plans Tougher Rules for International Students
By Zainab Bakare The government of Finland is considering stricter immigration rules for international students under a proposed reform package that includes tighter language requirements, stricter financial checks, and delayed family reunification. According to reports by the Economic Times, the proposals were released on May 18 by Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and […]
Trump Hails Trade Deals After Meeting Chinese President Jinping
US President Donald Trump says his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has produced major trade agreements and progress on key global issues. Trump made the remarks after holding talks and taking a walk with Xi at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leadership compound in Beijing. He described the visit as productive and beneficial to […]