Category: world news
Israel’s Defence Minister Orders Seizure of More Gaza Territory, Ties Withdrawal to Hostage Release
Israel’s Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, has ordered the military to seize additional areas in the Gaza Strip, linking any potential withdrawal to the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. The announcement comes as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked, with Israel blaming the militant group for the failure to reach an…
Heathrow Airport Shuts Down Amid Major Power Outage from Nearby Fire, Affecting Over 1,300 Flights
London’s Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, has been forced to shut down completely following a major power outage caused by a large fire nearby. The closure has disrupted over 1,300 flights, affecting an estimated 145,000 passengers and causing widespread travel chaos across Europe, North America, and beyond. Heathrow authorities have advised…
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In as Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president, being sworn in during the country’s 35th Independence Day ceremony at the State House. Chief Justice Peter Shivute administered the oath of office on Friday, with outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba officially handing over power. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, secured victory in last year’s election with 57% of…
UN Agency Reports Record-High Migrant Deaths in 2024, Nearly 9,000 Lives Lost
The United Nations migration agency has reported that 2024 marked the deadliest year on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 confirmed deaths on treacherous routes worldwide. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) revealed that at least 8,938 people lost their lives while attempting dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities, with the Sahara Desert and…
Over 330 Dead as Israel Intensifies Strikes on Gaza, Vows to Continue Until Hostages Are Freed
Israel has unleashed its most intense military strikes on Gaza since a ceasefire ended, killing over 330 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in the territory. The escalation comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting until all hostages held by Hamas are released and the militant group is crushed. The…
HIV Treatment Shortages Loom in Nigeria, Seven Other Nations Amid USAID Funding Freeze, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning that eight countries, including Nigeria, could soon face critical shortages of life-saving HIV treatments due to the suspension of U.S. foreign aid. The freeze, implemented by the Trump administration, has disrupted the supply of antiretroviral drugs, putting millions of lives at risk and threatening to…
Venezuela Condemns US Deportation of Alleged Gang Members to El Salvador, Calls It Human Rights Violation
Venezuela has strongly condemned the United States’ deportation of over 200 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador, labeling the move as illegal and a violation of human rights. The controversial action, which was temporarily blocked by a US judge, has sparked outrage from Caracas and raised concerns about the…
NASA Astronauts to Return to Earth via SpaceX Capsule After 9-Month ISS Delay
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months, are finally set to return to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. The duo was originally scheduled to spend just eight days on the ISS testing Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, but technical issues with its thrusters and…
US Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Use Wartime Law for Mass Deportations of Venezuelans
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to mass-deport Venezuelans, ruling that the 227-year-old wartime law does not justify the removal of migrants. The order, issued by US District Judge James Boasberg on Saturday evening, halts deportations for 14 days as the legal battle…
US Declares South African Ambassador Persona Non Grata Over Controversial Remarks
The United States has declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata, effectively expelling him from the country following controversial remarks he made about US President Donald Trump. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night, citing Rasool’s “race-baiting” and anti-American sentiments as…