Category: International
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PRESIDENT HERZOG PRAISES TRUMP FOR GAZA PEACE DEAL, SAYS NOBEL PRIZE IS DESERVED
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has applauded U.S. President Donald Trump for brokering a Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, saying Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. The deal includes releasing all hostages and an Israeli military withdrawal. Trump has highlighted his achievement at the UN General Assembly, and the Nobel Committee is set to…
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HAMAS TAKES FIRST STEPS TOWARD PEACE DEAL AS ISRAELI CABINET TO VOTE
Hamas has begun implementing a peace deal announced by President Donald Trump, submitting lists of Palestinian prisoners for release as part of the agreement. Israel’s Security Cabinet is set to meet and vote on the deal, which includes a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The plan calls for the release of all hostages held for…
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GUTERRES URGES FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF ISRAEL-HAMAS GAZA PEACE DEAL
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls on all parties to honor the US backed Gaza ceasefire agreement, demanding the dignified release of hostages and an end to violence. He urges immediate humanitarian aid access and praises diplomatic efforts by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Guterres stresses this moment as a chance to revive the two-state…
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WORLD FIRST: PIG LIVER TRANSPLANTED INTO HUMAN, LIVED SIX MONTHS
Medics have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man with liver failure, marking a historic breakthrough. The pig liver functioned for over a month before complications led to its removal, and the patient passed away 171 days later. This landmark case shows promise for xenotransplantation but highlights ongoing challenges like immune…
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HOUSE REJECTS US SENATE MOVE TO LABEL NIGERIA “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN”
Nigeria pushes back strongly against US Senate’s attempt to label it as a violator of religious freedom, rejecting what it calls misleading narratives. The House of Representatives unanimously dismissed the US Senate’s move to designate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious rights violations. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu led the motion, highlighting Nigeria’s…
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HAMAS SHOWS “POSITIVITY” IN CEASEFIRE TALKS WITH ISRAEL
Hamas delegation in Egypt-led talks signals optimism and responsibility toward finalizing a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Media advisor Taher al-Nunu highlights progress on key issues like Israeli withdrawal, prisoner exchange, and war end mechanisms. Negotiations build on a 20-point U.S. plan for phased ceasefire and Gaza reconstruction, though Hamas remains excluded from governance. Al-Nunu also…
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PRINCE HARRY’S CONSERVATION CHARITY BOOTED FROM CHAD OVER POACHING FAILURES
African Parks, with Prince Harry on its board, was expelled from Chad amid government accusations of poor wildlife protection and broken agreements. Chad’s environment minister cited rising poaching and lax anti-poaching efforts as reasons. African Parks manages parks in 12 countries and is negotiating to keep conservation alive in Chad. This marks another recent controversy…
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ECUADOR PRESIDENT’S CONVOY ATTACKED, VEHICLE SHOT BUT HE ESCAPES INJURY
President Daniel Noboa’s convoy was swarmed by about 500 people and stoned on the way to an event in Cañar. His vehicle suffered bullet holes, yet Noboa was unharmed. Five suspects linked to attempted murder have been arrested amid ongoing protests over subsidy cuts and austerity. This is the second recent attack on Noboa’s convoy,…
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AI SHOULD ASSIST, NOT REPLACE HUMAN INTELLECT, WARNS WIKIACTIVATE AFRICA LEAD
Responsible AI use urged to balance technology with human creativity and judgment. Chukwuma Dike, Project Lead of Wikiactivate Africa, emphasized responsible AI use at the Wikimedia AI and Plagiarism Awareness training in Abuja. He warned against over-reliance, stating AI’s role is to assist, not take over human intellect. The training focused on using AI ethically…
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EKITI AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT APPROVED FOR SCHEDULED FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Nigeria greenlights Ekiti airport for commercial flights, boosting agribusiness and regional development. The Federal Government, through Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has approved scheduled flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport for an initial six-month period, effective October 4, 2025. The approval permits daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations as the airport works toward…
