Category: International
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TRUMP FILES $15 BILLION DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST NEW YORK TIMES
Former president targets NYT over alleged bias and defamatory coverage. Donald Trump announced a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing the paper of serving as a “mouthpiece” for the Radical Left and smearing him and his movement for decades. The suit, filed in Florida, follows criticism of the Times’ endorsement of…
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POLAND’S PRESIDENT NAWROCKI TO PRESS GERMANY ON WWII REPARATIONS IN BERLIN VISIT
New Polish leader revives reparations demand amid diplomatic talks with Germany. Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki arrives in Berlin for his first visit, expected to push Germany on WWII reparations estimated at €1.3 trillion. Despite Germany’s stance that claims were settled decades ago, Nawrocki—a nationalist aligned with PiS—will address the issue in talks with President Steinmeier…
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KEFFI FANS URGE SUPER EAGLES TO FOCUS ON WINNING AFCON AMID SLIM WORLD CUP HOPE
With World Cup qualification fading, Nigerian fans rally behind AFCON victory as the priority. Football enthusiasts in Keffi, Nasarawa, are calling on the Super Eagles to give their all to win the 2025 AFCON in Morocco after recent poor World Cup qualifying results. Fans acknowledge the slim chance of automatic World Cup qualification but see…
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GERMAN HIKER, 77, DIES AFTER 100-METER FALL IN AUSTRIAN MOUNTAINS
Tragic accident on Mittagspitze mountain; group rescues body by helicopter. A 77-year-old German hiker died after falling nearly 100 meters while descending Austria’s Mittagspitze mountain near Tschagguns. He tripped on a rocky slope Sunday afternoon and sustained fatal injuries. Authorities recovered his body with helicopter aid; the rest of the group was unharmed.
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PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT MARCOS URGES PEACE AMID CORRUPTION PROTESTS
Marcos acknowledges public anger over flood project scandals but warns violence won’t help. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed understanding of protests against alleged multi-billion-dollar flood control corruption, urging peaceful demonstrations. He pledged an independent probe into the billion-dollar scandal involving ghost projects and kickbacks, calling on Filipinos to voice their frustration but avoid violence. Large…
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UK SUMMONS RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR OVER UNPRECEDENTED NATO AIRSPACE VIOLATIONS
Moscow’s drone incursions intensify NATO’s unity and defense commitment amid escalating tensions. The UK Foreign Office summoned Russia’s ambassador in London after Moscow’s “unprecedented” drone violations of NATO airspace over Poland and Romania. The UK condemned the actions as “utterly unacceptable” and affirmed strengthened support for Eastern NATO allies and Ukraine. Romania’s defense ministry highlighted…
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AKWAABA AFRICAN TRAVEL MARKET 2025 OPENS IN LAGOS WITH BIGGEST LINEUP YET
Africa’s premier travel expo showcases top airlines, tourism boards, and cultural feasts, boosting intra-continental connections. The 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market launched in Lagos, drawing 3,000+ participants including airlines, travel agents, and chefs competing in the popular “Jollof Rice War.” Organizers highlighted record attendance and strong aviation presence, while Ekiti State and Governor Abiodun Oyebanji…
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US, EGYPT, SAUDI ARABIA, UAE PUSH FOR PEACE IN SUDAN CONFLICT
Ministers unite to end Sudan’s devastating civil war with calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and inclusive governance. Foreign ministers of the US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and UAE held talks to resolve Sudan’s violent 2023 conflict, which sparked a severe humanitarian crisis and regional instability. They emphasised Sudan’s sovereignty, called for a humanitarian truce leading to…
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UN URGES NIGERIA TO FULLY IMPLEMENT DISABILITY ACT FOR INCLUSION
UN calls for bold action to protect rights and dignity of 35 million Nigerians with disabilities. At a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, UN Coordinator Muhamed Fall stressed the need to move from law to action on Nigeria’s Disability Act, aligning with UN disability rights frameworks. Despite some progress, more effort is needed to remove barriers…
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ECOWAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE UNITES 800+ EXPERTS TO FIGHT LASSA FEVER
West Africa strengthens regional collaboration and vaccine research to tackle deadly disease. Over 800 health experts from 32 countries gathered in Abidjan for the 2nd ECOWAS International Conference on Lassa Fever, emphasizing regional cooperation, enhanced research, and preparedness. WAHO’s Dr. Melchior Aïssi and CEPI’s Dr. Katrin Ramsauer highlighted the critical role of shared intelligence and…
