Foreign news
European stock markets declined today as investors await the latest monetary policy decision from the European Central Bank (ECB). The Stoxx 600 index dropped by 0.66% as of 10:11 a.m. London time, with nearly all sectors recording losses — except oil and gas. A notable exception on the trading floor was Siemens Energy, whose […]
In a major international development, Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, has revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to a “permanent peace” deal with Ukraine. This update follows the third round of talks held in Saint Petersburg, where Witkoff described the meeting as “compelling,” noting the presence of senior Russian […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $360 million loan to support Ghana’s economy. This loan is part of a larger $3 billion loan program that was approved in May 2023. The IMF’s decision to disburse the loan was made after Ghana completed its second review of the loan program, which showed that the […]
Bitcoin has reached an all-time high, surpassing $90,000 for the first time ever, and it’s largely thanks to Donald Trump’s support. As the president-elect, Trump’s pledge to bolster the economy has injected confidence into the market, causing a surge in investments, particularly in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This isn’t the first time Trump’s influence has impacted […]
South Korea’s President is perfecting his golf swing ahead of a crucial meeting with Donald Trump, a strategic move to establish common ground with the former US President . Trump, known for his love of golf, has often incorporated the sport into his diplomatic efforts during his presidency. The upcoming meeting is significant, especially given […]
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has entered into codeshare agreements with seven airlines, including Nigeria’s Air Peace, to enhance connectivity and provide seamless travel experiences for passengers. The codeshare partnerships, which took effect immediately, enable Emirates to expand its network reach while offering customers more travel options and increased flexibility. Key Highlights: 1. Emirates has signed codeshare […]
The database “Does My Hospital Transition Kids?” has revealed a significant number of minors undergoing gender-affirming surgeries in the United States between 2019 and 2023. Over 5,700 minors underwent these surgeries, including mastectomies and genital reassignment procedures. Additionally, thousands of minors received puberty blockers or hormone replacement therapy. The data was collected from insurance claims […]
It seems like Canada is tired of being the promised land. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced a thorough examination of the temporary foreign workers programme (TFWP). Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, recently stated that it’s time for the government to consider substantial reforms to their immigration policies, rather than just making superficial changes […]
Hezbollah, a group based in Lebanon, attacked residential areas in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Wednesday with a flurry of more than fifty missiles. An attack during which a thirty-year-old male suffered moderate shrapnel injuries was treated by emergency personnel. A possible gas explosion was also prevented by firefighters when one of the targeted […]
Left-wing pan-Africanist, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Tuesday became Senegal’s youngest president, pledging systemic change after years of deadly turmoil and announcing his mentor, opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, as prime minister. Faye, 44, has never previously held an elected office. He swept to a first-round victory on a promise of radical reform just 10 days after […]
