The United States has taken a rare step to help Japan strengthen its currency, the Japanese yen. The move comes after the yen fell to its weakest level in 40 years against the US dollar. President Donald Trump described the action as “a signal of friendship.” “They have a weakening yen, and they wanted a…
The US imposes 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports over forced labour concerns. Here’s what the decision means for Nigeria. Nigeria Hit With Fresh US Tariff The United States has announced a 12.5% tariff on goods imported from Nigeria. The decision is part of a new trade policy targeting countries accused of not doing enough to…
The US lifts export bans on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after new safety measures. Here’s what changed and why it matters The United States has removed export restrictions on Anthropic’s latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The decision comes less than three weeks after the company was ordered to…
Pentagon confirms phased troop pullout as political friction with Germany grows. The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months, according to the Pentagon. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the move following a review of U.S. military posture in Europe. Officials say the reduction will bring troop…
A last-minute deal has eased tensions over a vital global shipping route. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships that coordinate with its authorities following an agreement with the United States. The announcement comes after Donald Trump agreed to suspend planned military strikes. According to Abbas Araghchi, vessels can pass safely through…
A last-minute agreement has paused a major escalation in the Middle East. The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing tensions after weeks of conflict. The US Iran ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz was announced just hours before a planned U.S. military strike, marking a sudden shift toward diplomacy. Under…
Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, declared that Tehran refused to abandon uranium enrichment despite US demands. He stated, “Why do we insist so much on enrichment and refuse to give it up, even if a war is imposed on us? Because no one has the right to dictate our behaviour.” Araghchi emphasized that…
US forces conducted airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria. The attacks happened on December 25, 2025, in Sokoto State. Officials coordinated with Nigerian authorities for the operation. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, emphasized the partnership. “U.S. Africa Command is working with Nigerian and regional partners to increase counterterrorism cooperation efforts,” Anderson said. Additionally…
Politico published a report that sparked controversy. The article stated that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shared worries about US President Donald Trump‘s mental state with European Union leaders. Fico allegedly described Trump’s demeanor as “dangerous” during a discussion at an EU summit. This claim stemmed from a recent meeting between the two leaders at…
Former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani voiced his concerns on social media. He described the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization as unfortunate. Sani shared this view on X, highlighting the move’s negative impact. He emphasized WHO’s long-standing role. For decades, the organization has tackled health challenges worldwide. Additionally, it reaches even the most…
