Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising global tensions. Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing war in Iran. The US president received a high-profile welcome at Beijing…
Gunshots near the Philippine Senate triggered a lockdown as security forces moved into the building where Senator Ronald Dela Rosa had sought refuge. The Philippine Senate was placed on lockdown Wednesday after gunshots were heard around the complex in Manila. Armed police commandos and anti-riot officers surrounded the Senate building after Senator Ronald Dela Rosa…
The United Nations has called for independent probes into recent airstrikes in Nigeria and Chad over concerns about civilian casualties. The United Nations has urged Nigeria and Chad to launch independent investigations into recent military airstrikes linked to operations against armed groups. UN rights chief Volker Türk said both countries must ensure that military campaigns…
French health officials say a cruise ship passenger infected with hantavirus is battling a severe form of the disease. A French passenger linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship is in intensive care in France after developing a severe cardiopulmonary form of the virus. French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said the…
Top American tech and finance executives are accompanying President Donald Trump on a crucial visit to China. US President Donald Trump has taken a powerful group of American business leaders to China as he prepares for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among the executives joining the trip are Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim…
President Donald Trump says Taiwan weapons sales will be discussed during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The United States’ policy on Taiwan is expected to face intense scrutiny during President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China. Trump confirmed that weapons sales to Taiwan would likely be part of his discussions with Chinese…
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have intensified investigations involving former presidential aide Andriy Yermak. Andriy Yermak appeared in a Kyiv court on Tuesday after Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies named him a suspect in an alleged money-laundering scheme tied to a luxury construction project outside the capital. Prosecutors from Ukraine’s Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office are seeking either preventive detention…
The World Health Organization says there is currently no evidence of a larger hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there is “no sign” of a wider hantavirus outbreak following the evacuation of passengers from the virus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship. Speaking in Madrid, Tedros…
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, has renewed his call for Nigeria to revoke the operating licences of MTN Nigeria and MultiChoice Nigeria over xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on ARISE News’ morning programme, Oshiomhole said Nigeria should prioritise the lives of its citizens above foreign investments….
Jess Phillips quit the UK government, warning Prime Minister Keir Starmer that “good intentions” are not enough to drive change. Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has resigned from the government, delivering a sharp criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in her resignation letter. Phillips said she could no longer continue under the current leadership, arguing that…
