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Ceasefire: Russia seeks ‘ironclad’ guarantees in peace treaty with Ukraine

Russia has made it clear that any peace agreement with Ukraine must include strong security promises. These guarantees should ensure that Ukraine stays neutral and does not join NATO. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that Russia will demand “ironclad security guarantees” in any long-term peace treaty. One of the key conditions is that NATO […]

Christians aren’t persecuted under Tinubu – Bwala faults US Congress report

Daniel Bwala, a media and policy adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed reports that Christians face persecution in Nigeria under the current administration. His statement follows the approval of sanctions on Nigeria by the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee. The committee accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christian communities from rising violence. […]

American Airlines plane catches fire

An American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, causing panic among passengers. The plane had been diverted to Denver before the incident occurred. The aircraft, Flight 1006, was flying from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth when it had to land in Denver around 5 p.m. local time. As smoke filled the […]

Johns Hopkins University slashes 2,000 jobs after Trump’s administration grant cut

Johns Hopkins University has announced that it will cut over 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and other countries. This comes after President Donald Trump’s administration stopped $800 million in grants to the university. This is the biggest layoff in the university’s history. It includes 247 job losses in the U.S. and 1,975 more in 44 […]

Protesters storm Trump Tower amid arrest of Columbia student

A large group of protesters gathered inside Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday to protest the arrest of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil. The Trump administration has detained Khalil and plans to deport him due to his alleged support for pro-Palestinian activism. Khalil was arrested in New York on Saturday and is now […]

Ex-Philippine President Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on March 11, 2025, based on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The 79-year-old faces charges related to his violent war on drugs, which led to the deaths of thousands, mostly poor individuals. The Philippine government confirmed that Interpol Manila received the ICC warrant […]

Ghana faces significant external debt service – Minister

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has revealed that the country will have to make large external debt payments over the next four years. Speaking in parliament during his first budget presentation, Forson stated that Ghana needs to pay $8.7 billion, which is about 10.9% of the country’s GDP. The biggest payments will come […]