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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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US excludes UK, Nigeria, and others from 2025 visa-free entry list
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the United States announced the updated list of countries eligible for the Visa Waiver Program…
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European leaders gather in Kyiv to mark three years of Russia-Ukraine war, US officials absent
Ukraine hosted European leaders on Monday to mark three years of all-out war with Russia, while top US officials stayed…
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South Korea President Yoon to deliver final statement as impeachment trial concludes
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to make a closing statement on Tuesday in his impeachment trial, as…
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Florida Governor DeSantis announces launch of state DOGE task force
On Monday, February 24, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled plans to establish a state-level task force modeled after the…
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Trump suggests Ukraine war could end ‘within weeks’ after meeting with Macron
On Monday, February 24, 2025, US President Donald Trump claimed that the ongoing war in Ukraine could be over “within…
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Pope Francis to miss angelus player again amid pneumonia treatment
Pope Francis will miss the Angelus prayer for the second consecutive Sunday as he continues to receive treatment for pneumonia,…
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GAZA: Hamas frees two Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants on Saturday freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase…
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Trump acknowledges Russian invasion of Ukraine, signals upcoming minerals agreement
President Donald Trump reversed course on Friday and said Russia did in fact invade Ukraine, and that Kyiv would soon…
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At least one dead as business jets collide at US airport
At least one person died when a business jet smashed into another plane after landing at a US airport Monday,…
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Donald Trump signs executive orders to cut migrant funding and remove regulations
US President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Wednesday, including measures to block taxpayer funds from supporting…
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U.S. Ambassador denies USAID involvement with Boko Haram funding
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr, has said that there’s no evidence to back allegations that the United…
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U.S. Air Force to start airstrikes targetting terrorists across Africa — Gen. Hecker
Gen. James Hecker, Commander of the U.S. Air Forces, Europe and Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), says the U.S. Air Force will carry…
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Russia demands NATO denounce 2008 promise on Ukraine’s membership
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Russia called on NATO to formally renounce its 2008 promise to eventually offer Ukraine membership…
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Trump unveils bold new U.S. trade policy, says reciprocal tariffs will be enforced
On Monday, February 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant overhaul of the nation's trade policy, vowing to…
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Netanyahu says he stands by Trump’s plan to take over Gaza
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Palestinian Authority (PA) in the Gaza Strip, stressing his commitment to controversial plans for…
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Nigeria opposes move to split AU’s Political Affairs Department
The Federal Government has rejected the proposal to create a new department out of the existing African Union’s, AU, Department…
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Muhsin Hendricks, world’s first openly gay Imam shot dead in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, described as the world’s first openly gay Imam, has been shot dead in South Africa after reportedly officiating…
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NSA Ribadu Tells Canada To ‘Go To Hell’ Over Visa Denial For CDS, Military Chiefs
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, told the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria “to go to…
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Hungary’s PM Says Russia Will Be ‘Reintegrated’ Into Global Economy After Ukraine Peace Deal
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that Russia will be reintegrated into the global economy and the European energy…
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Trump, Putin Set To Meet In Saudi Arabia On Ukraine
US President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday he expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace…
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Trump Says Hamas Must Release All Hostages By Saturday Noon Or ‘Let Hell Break Out’
US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages held by the militant…
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Trump hosts Japanese PM amid rising trade tensions
On Friday, February 7, 2025, President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House.
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Hamas announces names of Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday
On Friday, February 7, 2025, Hamas revealed the names of three Israeli hostages who are set to be released on…
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Trump not elected to “rule the world”, Brazilian president says
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that U.S. President Donald Trump was elected to govern the United States,…
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Germany’s Scholz issues ‘complete rejection’ of Trump Gaza plan
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. “We…
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Trump Signs Order Barring Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports,…
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China imposes 15% tarrifs on U.S coal, LNG imports
China will introduce tariffs of 15 per cent on imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) products and coal from the…
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Ramaphosa To Engage With Trump Over US Aid Suspension
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his willingness to engage with US President Donald Trump following Trump’s announcement that…
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Trump Orders Air Strikes on ISIS Targets in Somalia
United States President Donald Trump, on Saturday, ordered the military to carry out air strikes on Islamic State group targets…
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Trump threatens BRICS countries with 100% tariffs
U.S. President has threatened the BRICS group of emerging economies with tariffs of 100 per cent if they move away…
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Red Cross confirms custody of Israeli hostage after chaotic handover in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed that the Red Cross is now in custody of Israeli hostage Gadi Mozes,…
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Netanyahu condemns ‘shocking’ chaos during hostage handover
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned the chaotic scenes that occurred during the handover of seven hostages in…
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Federal reserve holds interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump
The US Federal Reserve left its key lending rate unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining its benchmark rate at 4.25% to 4.50%,…
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Hamas Hands Over Woman Hostage As Third Exchange Begins
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday handed over Israeli woman hostage Agam Berger, a soldier, as a third hostage-prisoner exchange…
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Meta Agrees to Pay $25 Million to Settle Donald Trump Lawsuit Over Account Suspension
Meta Agrees to Pay $25 Million to Settle Donald Trump Lawsuit Over Account Suspension Meta Platforms has agreed to…
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