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On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump attended a ceasefire signing between Thailand and Cambodia during his Malaysia trip. The two nations agreed to expand a truce amid past violent skirmishes. Trump’s presence underscored U.S. diplomatic backing for the deal. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the agreement, Thailand will release Cambodian prisoners. In return, Cambodia…
The United States government has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife Veronica Alcocer, his son Nicolas Petro, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti. Officials claimed they failed to curb the drug trade and even benefited from activities tied to powerful cartels. Why the Sanctions Were Imposed According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,…
A jury in Douglas County, Colorado, has found Elizabeth Ann Davis, 61, guilty of two counts of forgery and one count of impersonating an elector. Prosecutors say she submitted mail-in ballots in the names of her deceased ex-husband and her son during the 2022 general election. How the Offense Occurred According to the 23rd Judicial…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly facing growing pressure to withdraw from any 2027 presidential ambition. Niger Delta power-brokers, including ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo (popularly “Tompolo”), are said to have visited Jonathan in his Otuoke country home. They urged him to abandon his potential candidacy and instead support President Tinubu’s second-term bid. In addition, many…
The Federal Government has started a new solar energy initiative for federal universities and teaching hospitals. The project will install solar hybrid power systems across institutions to reduce fuel costs and improve access to electricity. According to the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), the plan will provide 148 megawatts of clean energy across 37 universities…
Nigeria continues to rely on imported petrol even though the Dangote Refinery now operates at scale. Data from industry regulators show that between October 2024 and July 2025, the country brought in around 9 billion litres of petrol. That figure represented more than 70 percent of national demand, while local production met only about 3.5…
Author Michael Wolff has filed a lawsuit against former First Lady Melania Trump in Manhattan’s state Supreme Court. He claims she threatened to sue him for more than $1 billion after he made statements connecting her to Jeffrey Epstein’s social circle. According to Wolff, the threat was intended to silence him and discourage other writers…
The federal government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide revenue recovery exercise aimed at retrieving unremitted funds from various sectors within six months. The initiative involves the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) working in partnership with consultancy firms. The drive seeks to plug revenue leakages, strengthen…
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could determine whether people who regularly use marijuana can legally own firearms. This comes after the Court’s 2022 decision that said gun laws must align with the nation’s historical traditions. The case involves Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man charged with having a gun while admitting…
Japan’s parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister on October 21, 2025. The vote followed a last-minute coalition deal between her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party. She replaces Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum. She won 237 votes in the lower house, just four over what…