Cameroonians went to the polls for a presidential election that could extend Paul Biya’s rule to an unprecedented eighth term. Biya, aged 92 and already the world’s oldest head of state, has held power since 1982. Many observers expect him to win again, given his dominance of state resources and a fragmented opposition. More than…
In response to the federal government shutdown, the administration has allocated $300 million to sustain the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program. The move ensures that the program can continue helping over 6 million low-income mothers, infants, and young children purchase essential food items.This infusion came at a critical time, as WIC’s annual funding…
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imports from China starting November 1 or even sooner, adding it on top of existing duties. He announced after Beijing introduced new export restrictions on rare earth elements crucial for high-tech industries. In addition, Trump said the U.S. may implement export controls on critical…
Two strong offshore earthquakes shook southern Philippines in one day, killing at least seven people. The first quake registered magnitude 7.4 off the coast of Manay in Davao Oriental, and hours later a 6.8-magnitude quake struck nearby. Authorities issued tsunami alerts, evacuated coastal zones, and warned of further aftershocks. Casualties and Damage Reported The reported…
U.S. President Donald Trump again fell short in the race for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Although several prominent figures nominated him and he himself emphasized his peace efforts, the prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The Norwegian Nobel Committee stated Machado won for her steadfast work promoting democratic rights and pushing…
A 29-year-old man named Jonathan Rinderknecht now faces federal charges after authorities say he started what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The fire erupted in January and tore through the Pacific Palisades and Malibu neighborhoods. Officials say the blaze killed 12 people and leveled thousands of properties. Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida…
Police ended the five-month manhunt for Derrick Groves, the final fugitive from the New Orleans jailbreak in May. Officers located him under a house in Atlanta and arrested him after a tense standoff. His capture finally closed one of the most daring escape stories in recent U.S. history. Investigators tracked Groves through phone data and…
A 69-year-old truck driver named Perry Tole has filed a lawsuit in Indiana state court against former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez, along with Fox Corporation. He claims that Sanchez started a violent confrontation over a parking space that left him with permanent disfigurement, emotional trauma, and medical damages. The suit seeks…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has started mobilising its chapters across Nigeria in preparation for a nationwide two-week warning strike. The strike is slated to begin on October 13, 2025, unless the federal government meets its demands. This mobilisation reflects the union’s urgency and commitment to pushing for a resolution. Union leaders have…
Pope Leo XIV has cancelled a 2022 law that gave exclusive investment power to the Vatican bank, the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR). Francis passed that law to consolidate control over the Holy See’s assets. However, Leo’s new decree allows Vatican departments to use non-Vatican banks when the Vatican’s investment committee finds them…
