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US intel Chiefs face Senate grilling over Yemen chat breach
Top US intelligence officials faced heated questions by Democratic senators on Tuesday over the spectacular security breach which saw a…
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Niger tragedy: 44 lives lost, country mourns for three days
On Saturday, March 22, a heartbreaking tragedy struck the village of Fambita in the Tillabéri region of Niger Republic. The…
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Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut
London’s Heathrow airport, Europe’s busiest, was shut down early Friday after a major fire at neighbourhood electrical substation supplying power…
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Trump and Putin begin crucial phone call to discuss peace deal for Russia-Ukraine war
On Tuesday, March 18, a highly anticipated phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin officially began,…
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Powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
On Monday, March 17, 2025, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck Seram, Indonesia, according to the GFZ…
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Anti-Russian activist fatally shot in Odesa, Ukraine
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Ukrainian law enforcement reported the shooting death of a well-known anti-Russian activist in the port…
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Putin says he has ‘serious questions’ about 30 days ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the telephone to discuss a possible settlement…
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Ayo Edebiri reveals death threats after Elon Musk shared fake news about her
On Thursday, March 13, Nigerian-American actress Ayo Edebiri opened up about the extreme backlash she received after billionaire entrepreneur Elon…
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Poland asks US to send nuclear weapons amid rising tensions with Russia
On Thursday, March 13, Poland made a bold request to the United States, asking for the deployment of nuclear weapons…
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Brazil chooses negotiation over retaliation on US tariffs – Finance Minister
On Thursday, March 12, Brazil’s Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, announced that Brazil would not immediately retaliate against the new US…
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Michelle Obama reveals surprising truth about her support for Barack’s presidency
On Thursday, March 12, Michelle Obama shared a surprising story about her initial reluctance to support her husband Barack Obama's…
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Rebels snag 182 in wild train attack in Pakistan
On Tuesday, March 11, some daring separatist fighters in southwest Pakistan said they grabbed 182 people, including soldiers, during a…
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Canada’s next PM Mark Carney vows to ‘win’ US trade war
Canada’s incoming prime minister Mark Carney struck a defiant note Sunday against the United States, as the former central banker…
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Trump Says US In Talks With Four Groups Over TikTok Sale
President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups interested in acquiring TikTok, with the…
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Over 180 people feared dead after migrant boats capsize off Yemen
On Friday, March 7, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that over 180 people are missing and are feared…
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Canada to remain in trade war with US for ‘foreseeable future,’ says Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that Canada will remain locked in a trade war with the United States for…
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US lawmaker Al Green ejected from chamber for disrupting Trump’s congressional address
Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, was removed from the House chamber on Tuesday night after interrupting President Donald…
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Serbian parliament erupts in chaos as opposition deploys smoke grenades
Serbian opposition lawmakers set off smoke grenades and used pepper spray inside parliament on Tuesday in a dramatic protest against…
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Pope Francis ‘slept all night’ after two breathing attacks – Vatican
Pope Francis, hospitalised with penuemonia in both lungs, slept “all night long and continues to rest” after suffering two bouts…
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Trade tensions soar as China and Canada retaliate after Trump imposes new tariffs
On Tuesday, March 4, global trade tensions escalated dramatically as the United States' new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China…
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EU chief unveils bold 800-billion-euro plan to strengthen Europe’s defence
On Tuesday, March 4, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed a powerful new five-part plan to mobilize 800…
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Israeli troops clear another refugee camp on the West Bank, displacing thousands
On Monday, March 3, 2025, Israeli forces began demolishing houses and clearing a large roadway through the Nur Shams refugee…
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Tomorrow night will be big – Trump teases huge announcement
On Monday, March 3, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump sent a wave of excitement across the globe with a post…
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UK, European leaders unite to draft Ukraine peace plan for US discussions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that European leaders had agreed to draft a Ukraine peace plan to…
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Canada PM Trudeau prioritises independence in talks with King Charles
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his top priority in talks with King Charles on Monday would be safeguarding Canada’s…
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List of 40 countries whose citizens can enter the U.S. without a visa
The United States (U.S.) has released the list of countries eligible for its 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP), featuring some…
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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky wants Trump to ‘stand more firmly’ with Ukraine after tense White House clash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wanted the US to “stand more firmly on our side” after a fiery White…
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Gaza war: Israel extends Gaza ceasefire for six weeks amid ongoing hostage negotiations
The Israeli government has approved a temporary extension of the ceasefire in Gaza for the next six weeks, covering the…
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Former Governor Andrew Cuomo announces bid for NYC Mayor amid political turmoil
Andrew Cuomo, who resigned as New York governor in 2021 amid a sexual misconduct scandal, has declared his candidacy for…
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Pope Francis in stable condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a “stable” condition, with no recurrence…
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Trump considers signing executive order to make English official US language
President Donald Trump is considering signing an executive order that would make English the official language of the United States…
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UK PM Starmer accuses Kemi Badenoch of seeking relevance, posing as ‘Saviour of western civilisation’
UK’s Keir Starmer has said Kemi Badenoch, had no influence on UK’s military funding decision and accused her of seeking…
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US cancels $291.3m in planned spending for LGBTQ, Colombian empowerment
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, announced the cancellation…
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US to remove transgender troops from military
The United States will remove transgender troops from the military unless they obtain a waiver on a case-by-case basis, the…
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Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali exit from ECOWAS disrupted security frameworks – Air Chief
Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has noted with concern that the withdrawal of the…
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U.S. cuts foreign aid by $54 billion under Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda
The United States has dramatically reduced its overseas development and aid programs, slashing multi-year contracts by 92%, amounting to a…
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Pope Francis shows signs of improvement, but prognosis remains uncertain
Pope Francis has shown further improvement in his battle against pneumonia, but the Vatican cautions that his prognosis remains reserved,…
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Zelensky ‘Expected’ to visit UK sunday for talks with PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Britain this weekend for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and…
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Donald Trump to sell ‘Gold Card’ US visas for $5m
US President Donald Trump unveiled plans Tuesday to sell new “gold card” residency permits for a price of $5 million…
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Musk’s new ultimatum to US federal workers adds to growing confusion
Federal employees were left uncertain on Tuesday after Elon Musk offered them “another chance” to respond to his ultimatum to…
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