Politics

BRICS+ faces a tough test this month

In recent years, the BRICS+ club of emerging economies has been seen to have some wind in its sails, with the expansion of its membership from five to 10 countries. However, its upcoming leadership summit on Sept. 12 and 13 might be one of…

Atiku’s lobbyist deletes post on purported Trump commission appointment

US-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C, has deleted an X post announcing the purported appointment of its managing partner, Karl Von Batten, to a position on a White House presidential commission. The firm had announced on…

'Trump sends his best wishes': US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meet Putin in Kremlin

Suspected thugs attack journalists covering APC rally in Kano

Journalists covering an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Kano State were attacked on Saturday by suspected thugs. ‎ ‎They were attacked behind the City Campus of North West University, Kofar Nassarawa, while on their way back to…

One Nation, Coalition bank on cheap cigarettes being uncool

The Coalition and One Nation will have to prove they believe a generation that has grown up thinking cigarettes are both uncool and expensive will continue to resist when the last of those barriers disappears.

Syria's former dictator Bashar Assad was sentenced to death for crimes against his own people. But for many civil war…

In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when it comes to transitional justice.

Argentina's government targets 45 entities over Malvinas oil projects

President Javier Milei's government launches sanction proceedings targeting hydrocarbon activities around the disputed archipelago, including shareholders and firms providing related services. Leer más

Witkoff conveys Trump's best wishes to Putin

US Presidential Envoy made this statement at the beginning of his meeting with Putin in the Kremlin

Witkoff conveyed gratitude to Putin from Gilman's family for his release in Russia

The Russian leader noted that thanks should go to US President Donald Trump

Thousands protest in Croatia to demand government clean up toxic waste

Demonstrators in Zagreb accuse Croatia's government of dragging its feet on a hazardous waste scandal.

Witkoff thanks Putin for meeting

US Presidential Envoy has described his meeting with Russian President as one of the best and most memorable experiences of his career

Russia did not agree on broader three-day ceasefire — Putin