Category Archives: POLITICS

Nigeria Gains Additional Territory Equivalent to Five Times the Size of Lagos

Nigeria Gains Additional Territory Equivalent to Five Times the Size of Lagos

President Bola Tinubu received the report of the High Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC) on Nigeria’s extended continental shelf project yesterday. The project aims to extend Nigeria’s maritime boundaries according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982. The President commended the team of experts who worked diligently to advance the […]

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Critically Injured in Assassination Attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Critically Injured in Assassination Attempt

Security officers move Slovak PM Robert Fico in a car after a shooting incident, after a Slovak government meeting in Handlova, Slovakia, May 15, 2024. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa

On Wednesday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was critically injured in an assassination attempt in Handlova, as reported by the government office. Fico, 59, was immediately taken to a local hospital and then airlifted to Banska Bystrica for urgent treatment. A Reuters witness reported hearing several shots after a government meeting in Handlova, northeast of […]

Putin and Xi’s ‘No-Limits’ Friendship to be Tested During State Visit to China

Putin and Xi's 'No-Limits' Friendship

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, the presidents of Russia and China, in October. They will meet in Beijing this week to discuss trade. Photograph: Sputnik/Reuters

Russia and China, facing challenges from the West, seek to further distance themselves from Western influence. Vladimir Putin is set to visit Beijing to meet Xi Jinping, aiming to strengthen their most important international relationship. Vladimir Putin, having secured a mandate to extend his rule in Russia for three decades, is expected to travel to […]

Keir Starmer Pledges to End Rwanda Asylum Scheme Immediately

Keir Starmer Pledges to End Rwanda Asylum Scheme Immediately

Getty Images: Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to scrap the government's Rwanda scheme "straight away" if his party wins the election.

Labour leader Keir Starmer announced that he would scrap the Rwanda asylum scheme immediately if elected, using the saved funds to hire specialist investigators to tackle small boat Channel crossings. He also proposed using counter-terror powers to combat people smuggling gangs. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended the government’s plan, stating that they have already recruited […]

Sunak’s Struggle: Poor Election Results but No Sign of Rebellion

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The recent elections have produced a lot of noise, numbers, and sleepless nights for many. Although there are still more results to come this weekend, let’s examine the current situation. The Conservative Party has been experiencing dismal election results, which are becoming a concerning pattern. This includes last year’s local elections, several by-elections, and now […]

Heavy Local Election Losses for UK Conservatives as Labour Gains Momentum

Heavy Local Election Losses for UK Conservatives as Labour Gains Momentum

Newly elected British Labour MP Chris Webb, right, with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer celebrating at Blackpool Cricket Club, England, Friday May 3, 2024 after being declared winner in the Blackpool South by-election. The by-election was triggered after the resignation of Scott Benton. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

Article: LONDON (AP) – The Conservative Party in Britain suffered significant losses in local elections on Friday, increasing expectations that the Labour Party will regain power after 14 years in the upcoming general election. Labour gained control of councils in England that they haven’t held for decades and triumphed in a special parliamentary by-election. If […]

Police Clash with Pro-Palestinian Protesters at UCLA Encampment

Police Clash with Pro-Palestinian Protesters at UCLA Encampment

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police dismantled a pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Thursday. Hundreds of protesters defied orders to leave, with some forming human chains as police used flash-bangs to disperse the crowds. Some individuals were detained with zip ties. Officers spent hours threatening arrests over loudspeakers. A crowd […]

Tennessee Republicans Engage in Contentious Primary Battle

GOP Rep. Tim Burchett, left, accused Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in the back while he was talking to a reporter after the House GOP conference meeting.

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As the Republican Party grapples with maintaining its majority in the House of Representatives, intraparty tensions are heating up in several key districts. In Tennessee’s 3rd district, two GOP hopefuls are challenging longtime congressman Chuck Fleishmann as he seeks a fifth term in office. Steve Hall, a former state senator and Army veteran, is running […]

Former President Donald Trump Set to Testify in $250 Million Civil Fraud Trial

Former President Donald Trump Set to Testify in $250 Million Civil Fraud Trial

Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media at New York State Supreme Court on Oct. 25. Stephanie Keith / Bloomberg via Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump faces a $250 million civil fraud trial – learn more about the case and what he has to say!

Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Hamas: Impact on Gaza Strip

Escalating Tensions in Middle East Israel and Hamas in Renewed Gaza Conflict

Foreign passport holders arrive in the Egyptian part of the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip on November 1, 2023. Hundreds of injured residents and foreigners escaped Gaza to Egypt in the first evacuations from the war-torn Palestinian territory pounded by Israeli warplanes in retaliation for an unprecedented Hamas attack. AFP Via Getty Images

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has seen a significant escalation in recent weeks, with severe implications for the Gaza Strip region. The tensions have led to a surge in airstrikes and rocket attacks, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction of infrastructure. The situation has drawn global attention, with international bodies and […]