Secretary of State Marco Rubio Talks Ukraine, Iran, and China in Wide-Ranging Interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity

In a far-reaching interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered candid insights into several global hotspots, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and rising tensions with China. Rubio, who is now wearing multiple hats as Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, Acting USAID Administrator, and Acting […]

UN Chief Expresses Alarm Over Escalating Crisis in North Darfur

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Al Fasher, Sudan – The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed deep alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s North Darfur State, as deadly violence intensifies in the region’s capital, Al Fasher. The assault comes just two weeks after a brutal attack on famine-hit displacement camps in Zamzam and Abu Shouk that reportedly claimed the […]

U.S. Targets Mexican Fentanyl Network Tied to Fuel Theft and Oil Smuggling

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In a bold move to stem the flow of deadly synthetic opioids and disrupt transnational organized crime, the United States has sanctioned a Mexico-based criminal network tied to the notorious Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). The group, accused of trafficking fentanyl—a synthetic opioid that has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged […]

Abuja’s Flood Crisis: Why Urban Expansion Without Planning Threatens Lives Across Africa

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As rapid urbanization sweeps across Africa, Nigeria’s capital city—Abuja—finds itself confronting a recurring and deadly challenge: flooding. This week, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) issued a stern warning to residents of Lokogoma, a flood-prone area in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), to immediately stop building on waterways and drainage paths or risk demolition and […]

Crackdown in Abuja: Nigeria’s Capital Destroys 601 Motorcycles in Renewed Urban Security Push

In a decisive move reflecting a broader trend among global megacities to reclaim public order and reduce urban crime, authorities in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have crushed 601 commercial motorcycles (popularly known as okadas) for violating city-wide operational restrictions. The exercise, carried out under the supervision of Dr. Chinedum Elechi, Mandate Secretary of the […]

UN Leaders Call for Urgent Global Financial Reforms to Rescue SDGs

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Speaking at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, global leaders have issued an urgent call for a complete overhaul of the international financial system, warning that without bold action, the world risks failing to meet critical targets like ending poverty, combating climate change, and building sustainable economies. During the ECOSOC 2025 Forum on Financing […]

Trump Administration Secures Water Deal with Mexico to Aid Texas Farmers

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In a historic move to support Texas agriculture, President Donald Trump has secured a renewed commitment from Mexico to fulfill its water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. This comes after high-level diplomatic engagement led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. Under the […]

Scars to Stars: How Victoria Tenin Audu Zubairu Inspires Women

In this exclusive interview, Victoria Audu-Zubairu opens up about her powerful mission to empower women and drive societal change through education, advocacy, and resilience. “Every scar carries a seed of strength.”— Victoria Tenin Audu Zubairu I am an educator, content creator, and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, adult literacy, and parenting education. After enduring 11 […]

African Union Condemns Terrorist Attack on Beninese Army in Tri-Border Area

Addis Ababa, 26 April 2025 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack against the Beninese Army in the tri-border area shared by Benin, Niger, and Burkina Faso, which occurred on 17 April 2025. The attack, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives and […]

TRADE WAR TENSIONS ESCALATE AS U.S. AND CHINA HIT RECORD-HIGH TARIFFS

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President Donald Trump declared  that the United States is determined to secure a “fair deal” with China, despite a spiraling trade war that now threatens to freeze trade between the world’s two largest economies. In a statement to reporters at the White House, Trump attempted to strike a more conciliatory tone amid economic uncertainty triggered […]