Category: world news
US Funding Withdrawal: Nigeria Addressing Healthcare Funding Gaps, Says Health Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, has assured that the federal government is taking proactive steps to address funding and policy gaps in the nation’s healthcare system following the recent withdrawal of healthcare funding by the United States. Speaking at an interactive session with the House Committee on AIDS, Tuberculosis,…
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on Wine, Alcohol from EU; France Vows Retaliation
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200% tariffs on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from European Union countries in retaliation against the bloc’s planned levies on US-produced whiskey. The announcement, made on Thursday via Trump’s Truth Social platform, marks the latest escalation in a series of trade disputes between the US and…
Real Madrid Edge Atletico on Penalties to Reach Champions League Quarter-Finals
Real Madrid advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over rivals Atletico Madrid, following a 1-0 defeat in the second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday. The match ended 2-2 on aggregate, with Real prevailing 4-2 in the shootout to continue their dominance over Atletico in European competitions….
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Novokuybyshevsk
Ukrainian authorities confirmed on Monday that their drones targeted a Russian oil refinery in the city of Novokuybyshevsk overnight. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the anti-disinformation center in Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, disclosed on Telegram that the refinery was of strategic importance to the Russian military, as it plays a critical role in ensuring…
Pope Francis Marks Three Weeks in Hospital, Releases Audio Message Amid Health Concerns
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church, marked three weeks in hospital on Friday as he continues to battle double pneumonia. The Vatican reported that his condition remains “stable,” but the pontiff sounded weak and breathless in his first audio message since his hospitalization on February 14. The pope’s health has been a…
Explosion Hits Russia’s Largest Refinery, Government Confirms Technical Issue
A significant explosion and subsequent fire rocked Russia’s largest oil refinery, the Ufimsky oil refinery, on Monday, prompting an official response from the Russian government. Authorities confirmed that the incident was caused by technical issues and not a drone attack, as initially speculated. The fire has since been extinguished, and the refinery remains operational, though…
Senegal President Introduces Simplified Airport Protocol
In a surprising move, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has announced a departure from tradition by opting for a simpler and more efficient airport protocol during his official trips. President Faye has decided to forego formal greetings by military and civilian authorities upon his arrival and departure at the airport. This decision marks a…