Tag: #WorldNews
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ANDY BURNHAM BECOMES UK NEW PRIME MINISTER
Andy Burnham becomes the United Kingdom’s prime minister Monday July 20 and was invited by King Charles III to form a government, after Keir Starmer’s resignation. Burnham enters office promising a “10-year plan for the country” to address some of the fundamental issues holding the UK back. He added: “I’m not saying that means I’m…
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TRUMP SAYS U.S. SHOULD CONTROL STRAIT OF HORMUZ AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS WITH IRAN
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States should take control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, and be compensated for securing it. Trump made the remarks amid growing tensions between Washington and Tehran over access to the strategic waterway. He argued that countries benefiting from safe…
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GLOBAL DRUG USE HITS RECORD HIGH AS 331 MILLION PEOPLE USED DRUGS IN 2024 – UN REPORT
Global drug use reached a record high in 2024, with an estimated 331 million people using drugs worldwide, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report 2026. The report shows that 6.2% of the world’s population aged 15 to 64 used drugs in 2024, up from 5.2% a decade…
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UK HOLDS KEY BY-ELECTION IN MAKERFIELD AS LEADERSHIP TENSIONS SHAPE CAMPAIGN
Voters in Makerfield are casting their ballots in a high-profile by-election that has attracted national attention in the United Kingdom. Labour candidate Andy Burnham is contesting the seat, with reports of wider political discussions around leadership and the future direction of the party. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he would consider offering Burnham a…
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IRAN CONDEMNS U.S. STRIKES, WARNS AGAINST FURTHER ESCALATION
Iran has strongly condemned recent U.S. military strikes, describing them as a violation of its sovereignty and the United Nations Charter. In a statement on Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks targeted areas in southern Iran and followed the reported crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz earlier this…
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UN ENVOY URGES GLOBAL ACTION OVER RISING SECURITY THREATS
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent global action to address rising geopolitical tensions, arms proliferation and emerging security threats. Speaking during a visit by participants of the United States Army War College to Nigeria’s Mission at the UN in New York, Ibrahim warned that artificial intelligence, cyber warfare,…
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IAEA: 2015 IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL CANNOT SUPPORT NEW AGREEMENT
New York, April 30, 2026 — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is no longer a valid foundation for any new agreement with Tehran. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said Iran’s nuclear programme has evolved too much since the deal was signed, stressing that “we need…
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GLOBAL SUPPLY SHOCK: CONDOM PRICES SET TO JUMP 30%, INTERNET REACTS
Karex, the world’s largest condom producer, has warned that prices could rise by up to 30% due to ongoing disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis. The announcement has ignited massive online reactions in China, where the topic “condom prices rising” has racked up over 60 million views, with users debating everything from cost-saving tips…
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OIL ROUTES ON EDGE: IRAN WARNS U.S. BLOCKADE COULD SPARK SHOWDOWN
One blockade, one warning and the world’s busiest shipping lanes could be caught in the crossfire. Tensions are heating up in the Middle East as Iran signals it may escalate militarily if a new naval blockade by the United States disrupts its oil and commercial shipping. Iranian officials say any interference with their vessels would…
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IRAN APPOINTS NEW SECURITY CHIEF AFTER LARIJANI ASSASSINATION
A major shake-up in Iran’s power structure as a new security chief steps in following a high-profile killing. Iran has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new Secretary General of its Supreme National Security Council, days after the assassination of Ali Larijani in a reported Israeli strike. The appointment, confirmed by a presidential decree, places…
