International News
On Wednesday, Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla resigned at the request of President Gustavo Petro, following accusations that he ignored the bribery of lawmakers. Last week, a former advisor accused Bonilla of being aware of lawmakers receiving bribes in exchange for supporting key reforms proposed by Petro. The country’s Attorney General’s office is investigating allegations […]
Othman El Ballouti, one of Belgium’s most wanted international drug traffickers, was arrested in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to a judiciary source on Tuesday. El Ballouti, who has been a significant figure in Belgium’s criminal underworld, is accused of running a major drug smuggling ring at the Port of Antwerp, one of Europe’s primary […]
As Ghana approaches its December 7 presidential election, the country’s economic struggles have taken center stage, shaping the contest between Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling NPP and former President John Mahama of the NDC. For retirees like Richard Tagoe, who lost his life savings in the IMF debt restructuring, the stakes are deeply […]
Prince Johnson, a former Liberian warlord and key figure in the country’s brutal civil wars, has passed away at the age of 72. His death was confirmed on Thursday by officials from his party and the Liberian Senate. Johnson, who was a prominent senator and leader of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR), became […]
The Russian military launched a widespread attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Thursday 28th November 2024, prompting emergency power outages as temperatures plummeted. The assault comes during a period of heightened hostilities ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. Ukraine’s Energy Minister German Galushchenko confirmed the scale of the attack, stating, “Once […]
The Mali junta has named Major General Abdoulaye Maiga as the country’s new prime minister, following the dismissal of civilian leader Choguel Kokalla Maiga. This decision, announced via a decree from junta leader General Assimi Goïta, solidifies the military’s hold on power amid ongoing criticism of its governance. Abdoulaye Maiga, previously the government’s spokesperson, replaces […]
Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its business operations following a national security review. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the decision was based on evidence and advice from security and intelligence agencies. “The decision was based on the information and evidence collected…,” Champagne noted. Although TikTok must cease operations, Canadians can still access and […]
Donald Trump has claimed victory and vowed to “heal” the nation, expressing optimism about a return to the White House as emerging results suggest he is close to defeating Kamala Harris. In a statement at his Florida campaign headquarters, Trump appeared before enthusiastic supporters, despite only Fox News projecting him as the winner. No official […]
As Donald Trump claimed victory over Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential race, leaders around the world shared their reactions, with many congratulating the former president on his unexpected win. Financial markets also responded, with the dollar and cryptocurrencies surging. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Trump’s return as a “historic comeback” and praised the strengthened […]
A senior Hamas official, Bassem Naim, has urged the United States to reconsider its unwavering support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking to AFP following Donald Trump’s claim of victory in the presidential election, Naim, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, emphasized that “this blind support for the Zionist entity must end,” […]
