From the sunlit streets of Accra to the sprawling townships of Johannesburg, a quiet storm has taken hold—a storm that knows no borders, spares no one, and spares no conscience. Nigerians, once welcomed as traders, students, and neighbours, now move cautiously, their steps shadowed by fear. Every market stall, every classroom, every home abroad carries …
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest in Brasilia, can still appeal the ruling. Four of the five justices found Bolsonaro guilty on five counts: attempting a coup, participating …
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that authorities have taken a suspect into custody over the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university. “I think we have him,” Trump told reporters, adding that someone who knows the suspect had turned him in, assisting law enforcement in the swift apprehension. The …
South Korea’s National Security Advisor, Wi Sung-lac, announced on Friday that the government will engage in consultations with U.S. officials to establish clearer visa regulations for South Korean workers employed by domestic firms operating in the United States. The statement comes amid heightened concern following a recent U.S. immigration raid at a South Korean-owned battery …
Belarusian prisoners released on Thursday in a U.S.-brokered deal with Minsk have expressed frustration at being exiled to Lithuania, saying they would rather have remained in their home country. Belarus freed 52 detainees, including an EU staff member, following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Washington and Minsk explore closer ties. But many …
The Nepali army lifted its citywide curfew for four hours on Wednesday, giving residents a brief chance to buy food and pray at temples as armed soldiers maintained heavy security. Troops inspected vehicles, guarded streets, and assisted those stranded by days of violent unrest. The military seized control of the capital late Tuesday after police …
Nepal has been plunged into deep political and civil unrest after the wife of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, tragically died following an arson attack on their residence in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the Dallu area of the capital, where protesters reportedly trapped Chitrakar inside the home before setting …
Armed troops patrolled Kathmandu on Wednesday, setting up checkpoints and stopping vehicles after police failed to control days of violent protests. Soldiers spread through key government areas, marking the first military intervention since the unrest began. Police confirmed the arrest of 21 people for looting shops and offices as chaos deepened. READ ALSO: 7 Groundbreaking …
The Global Sumud Flotilla, an international activist convoy seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, reported a second drone attack on its vessels while docked in Tunisia. Organisers said the British-flagged Alma was hit late Tuesday night in the Sidi Bou Said port. Security footage showed passengers shouting “fire” as flaming projectiles struck the deck, …
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister, a day after the National Assembly ousted François Bayrou’s government in a vote of confidence. Lecornu, 39, has been tasked with consulting political parties to secure agreement on the country’s next budget. A former conservative who joined Macron’s party in …
