A rare wave of school violence shocks the nation. A 14-year-old student has killed nine people and injured 13 others after opening fire inside a middle school in Kahramanmaras, marking Turkey’s second school shooting in just two days. According to Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci, the attacker entered two classrooms armed with multiple weapons and opened…
Diplomatic breakthrough raises hopes of easing long-standing tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that leaders of Israel and Lebanon are set to hold direct talks on Thursday, marking a rare moment of engagement after more than three decades. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the discussions aim to create “a…
Social media post deepens tensions between the White House and the Vatican. U.S. President Donald Trump has shared another controversial AI-generated image on social media, this time depicting himself being embraced by Jesus, as his public dispute with Pope Leo XIV intensifies. The image, posted on Trump’s platform, showed a symbolic scene of Jesus placing…
Fresh killings raise concerns over security in Benue communities. At least nine people are feared dead following an attack in Ankpali Edikwu ward, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, according to local reports. Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the incident, describing it as unacceptable, but did not confirm an official casualty figure. The attack adds…
Controversial influencer sentenced after months of public outrage. An American YouTuber, Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has been sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea following a series of provocative and disruptive online stunts that sparked national backlash. The Seoul Western District Court found the 25-year-old guilty of multiple charges, including obstruction of business and…
Newly empowered government moves quickly to ease pressure on households. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the country’s federal fuel tax in his first major policy move after securing a parliamentary majority, citing rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict. Carney announced that the federal fuel excise tax will be paused from…
Civilians urged to flee as military operations escalate against Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an urgent evacuation warning to residents in southern Lebanon, calling on those living south of the Zahrani River to move north immediately as airstrikes intensify. In a statement shared on social media, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee said the…
Protesters interrupt vice president amid rising tensions over Iran and Gaza. U.S. Vice President JD Vance was heckled during a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, as critics accused the United States of harming civilians in ongoing conflicts. During the college event, protesters shouted accusations including “You’re killing children” and condemned U.S. involvement in…
A growing rift exposes cracks in Western alliances over the Iran conflict. Tensions have escalated between U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after Trump publicly accused his close ally of failing to support Washington’s position on Iran. In a media interview, Trump described Meloni’s stance as “unacceptable” and questioned her commitment…
Barcelona fall short despite a spirited comeback attempt. Atletico Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after holding off a fierce challenge from Barcelona, progressing 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat in Madrid. Barcelona started fast, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring just five minutes in after capitalising on a…
