Tag: #WorldNews
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UGANDAN KING OYO NYIMBA DIES AT 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at age three, has died at 34. The Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Akiiki, announced the monarch’s death on Friday, saying he died at about 10 p.m. local time…
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U.S. MOVES TO REVOKE 200,000 BUSINESS, TOURISM VISAS
The United States Department of State is set to revoke at least 200,000 visas issued to foreign nationals who entered the country on business or tourism visas but subsequently applied or are seeking to apply for asylum, according to U.S. officials and documents obtained by The Associated Press. The move, which could become the largest…
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EX-CAMBRIDGE PROFESSOR JASON ARDAY FOUND DEAD AMID PLAGIARISM ROW
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who recently resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and scrutiny over aspects of his academic record, was on Friday found dead in south London. He was 41. Police said the death was unexpected but not believed to be suspicious, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.…
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NINE DEAD AFTER TEENAGER ATTACKS THAILAND SCHOOL, GRANDPARENTS HOME
A 14-year-old student allegedly killed his two grandparents before carrying out a deadly attack at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province, leaving six students and teachers dead, according to police. The suspected attacker also died, bringing the total number of fatalities to nine. Authorities said at least 15 people were injured, although emergency reports…
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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,…
