Laos says the lack of autopsies has prevented investigators from confirming the cause of six tourist deaths in 2024. The Laos Ministry of Public Security says it cannot determine the exact cause of the deaths of six foreign tourists linked to suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng because no autopsies were carried out. Officials said…
Ukrainian drone attacks killed seven people after hitting warehouses belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer. At least seven people were killed and 49 others injured after Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses owned by Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer. Russian authorities said all the deaths occurred at a warehouse in Tambov. Also, another facility in Elektrostal,…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Friday met with Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Senator Rufai Hanga at his office in Abuja, amid growing speculation over the lawmaker’s political future. The meeting comes as reports of Hanga’s possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) continue to gain attention ahead of the 2027 general elections. Meeting…
The conflict intensified as the US and Iran exchanged fresh attacks across the Middle East. The United States launched strikes on Iran for the seventh consecutive night, targeting military surveillance sites, logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage facilities and maritime assets, according to US Central Command (Centcom). Iran said it retaliated by attacking US allies, including…
Donald Trump has threatened fresh tariffs on Canada, blaming the country for wildfire smoke affecting millions of Americans. US President Donald Trump says he may impose new tariffs on Canada over the ongoing wildfire crisis, accusing Ottawa of failing to properly manage its forests. In a social media post, Trump claimed smoke from hundreds of…
Uganda has halted all school trips following a tragic bus crash that claimed the lives of 20 pupils and one school director. The Ugandan government has suspended all school trips after a school bus crash killed at least 21 people in Kapchorwa District. The bus, carrying pupils from King David Junior School on an educational…
Japan has approved major changes to its imperial succession system, but women are still barred from becoming emperor. The Japanese parliament has passed a bill that updates the country’s royal succession rules. The new law allows female members of the imperial family to keep their royal status after marrying commoners. It also permits the adoption…
Sophia Momodu has taken legal action against reality TV star Caroline Hutchings, also known as Caroline Danjuma, over an alleged defamatory Snapchat post. The post did not mention Sophia’s name directly. However, many social media users believed it was about her, causing heated debates online. Now, Sophia wants the matter settled in court. The lawsuit…
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk says he will continue his fast despite growing concerns about his health. Educationist and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his hunger strike after 20 days of consuming only salt and water. The 59-year-old has reportedly lost more than 9kg while protesting in New Delhi in support of the…
President Donald Trump has renewed claims of election fraud and foreign interference just months before the US midterm elections. Trump used a White House address to repeat his election security claims, alleging that China interfered in the 2020 presidential election and that US voting systems remain vulnerable to foreign attacks. He said he had declassified…
