Russia’s takeover of a US-linked firm is raising fresh concerns for global investors. Russia has seized control of the Russian operations of CANPACK, a US-linked company, under a government decree signed by Vladimir Putin. The move places the firm’s assets under “external administration,” effectively transferring full control to state-appointed managers. The Russia CANPACK takeover affects…
The Duke of Sussex is now being taken to court by the very charity he helped create. The Prince Harry Sentebale defamation claim was filed on 24 March, naming Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer as defendants. The charity alleges a coordinated media campaign caused reputational harm to Sentebale and its leadership following a bitter…
France’s president is pulling out all the stops to keep America at the table. Macron has invited Trump to a Versailles dinner following the G7 summit in France. This was done in a bid to ensure the US president attends the mid-June gathering in Evian-les-Bains. A White House official confirmed the invitation. Trump however, has…
Bashir Ahmad has urged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to refrain from defending the wrongdoings of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a post on X on Friday, the former special assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on digital media warned that such actions could reinforce claims that the electoral body is biased…
The Middle East war has a negotiating table — and the world is watching Islamabad. JD Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for high-stakes Iran talks in Islamabad, leading the US team sent by President Trump to negotiate a path toward ending the Middle East war. Iran’s delegation of over 70, led by parliamentary speaker…
A disturbing Sweden trial has begun, drawing global attention. The Sweden trial involving a 61-year-old man accused of coercing his wife into sex with over 120 men is now underway. Prosecutors allege the abuse occurred at a remote farm near Kramfors in Sweden, where the man reportedly used isolation, threats, drugs, and surveillance to control…
A deadly English Channel crossing has led to arrests and renewed safety concerns. The latest English Channel crossing deaths have prompted British authorities to arrest a 27-year-old Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life. The incident occurred near Calais, where migrants attempted a dangerous journey to the United Kingdom. According to officials, two men and…
New evidence has emerged in the high-profile Charlie Kirk shooting case. The Charlie Kirk shooting has taken a new turn after court documents revealed that suspect Tyler Robinson allegedly wrote a letter outlining his intent before the attack. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of Charlie Kirk. According to investigators, Robinson…
Rising fuel costs are driving a sharp increase in US inflation. US inflation has climbed to its highest level in nearly two years, as energy prices surge amid geopolitical tensions. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows consumer prices rose 3.3% in the 12 months to March, up from 2.4% in February. The rise…
A temporary ceasefire offers a brief pause in a prolonged and deadly conflict. Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, announcing a Russia-Ukraine Easter truce that will run from Saturday through Easter Sunday. The move calls for Russian forces to halt operations in all directions during the holiday period. Ukraine has responded positively,…
