Category: International
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GERMANY TO LIFT PARTIAL ARMS EMBARGO ON ISRAEL ON NOVEMBER 24
Germany announced it will lift its partial weapons export ban to Israel starting November 24. Spokesman Stefan Kornelius cited the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in place since October 10, as a major reason for the policy shift, noting that the situation has “stabilized in recent weeks.” Kornelius also pointed to renewed efforts toward lasting…
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AFRICAN UNION AND NIGERIA CALL FOR STRATEGIC SHIFT TO PREVENT VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN LAKE CHAD BASIN
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka of Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and Dr. Usman Hussain from the African Union Counter Terrorism Centre (AUCTC) have called for a major change in tackling violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin. Speaking at a senior-level workshop in Abuja, they warned that despite military efforts, terrorist groups continue to expand…
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VIETNAM PROPOSES WAIVING HOSPITAL FEES FOR NEAR-POOR AND ELDERLY FROM 2027
The Vietnamese government has put forward a proposal to the National Assembly to waive hospital fees for near-poor households and seniors aged over 75, starting in 2027. This move aims to ease healthcare costs for vulnerable groups. Health Minister Dao Hong Lan revealed the plan during the ongoing 15th National Assembly session on Monday. Additionally,…
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SHEIKH HASINA SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR 2024 UPRISING CRIMES
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death on Monday by the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka for crimes against humanity during the violent suppression of the 2024 mass uprising that ended her 15-year rule. The court found her responsible for ordering troops to shoot protesters, resulting in multiple deaths. The tribunal also sentenced…
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GAVI ANNOUNCES HUGE MILESTONE: OVER ONE MILLION CERVICAL CANCER DEATHS AVERTED IN LOWER-INCOME COUNTRIES
The Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, has revealed that more than one million cervical cancer deaths have been prevented in lower-income countries thanks to a massive scale-up of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This breakthrough was announced on the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. An estimated 86 million girls are now shielded from cervical cancer, the…
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HAMAS REJECTS ‘INTERNATIONAL GUARDIANSHIP’ OVER GAZA IN UN RESOLUTION
Hamas has strongly criticized a recent US-backed UN Security Council resolution concerning the future of Gaza, calling it an attempt to impose “international guardianship” over the territory. The draft resolution proposes deploying an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which Hamas and other Palestinian groups say risks external control over Palestinian decision-making. Hamas warns that handing Gaza’s…
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ZELENSKY SIGNS DEAL TO BUY UP TO 100 RAFALE JETS FROM FRANCE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took a major step Monday by signing an agreement with France to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets. The memorandum of understanding was co-signed by French President Emmanuel Macron and also includes the SAMP/T air defense system, boosting Ukraine’s military capabilities amid ongoing conflict. Macron called it a “great day”…
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GERMAN COURT RULES PRISONS NOT OBLIGED TO PROVIDE VEGAN MEALS
A Munich court has ruled that German prisons are not legally required to serve vegan meals to inmates. This decision came after a prisoner claimed his basic human rights were violated because he was offered only vegetarian and lactose-free meals, with the option to buy his own vegan food. The court explained that catering to…
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CARNIVAL CALABAR EMBRACES HERITAGE WITH NEW MASCOT AND DIASPORA BAND, SAYS GOV. OTU
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Peter Odey, celebrated Carnival Calabar’s place in the state’s cultural identity during the unveiling of the 2025 mascot and the new Diaspora Band at the carnival’s Second Dry Run. The mascot symbolizes the carnival’s beauty, growth, and resilience, marking two decades of evolution into…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S CITRUS EXPORTS SOAR TO RECORD 203.4 MILLION CARTONS IN 2025
South Africa’s citrus exports skyrocketed by 22% in 2025, hitting a historic high of 203.4 million cartons (each 15 kg) and surpassing the 3 million-ton milestone for the first time. This record growth is credited to favourable weather, the maturation of new orchards, and enhanced farming efficiency in water management and pest control. Global demand,…
