Igbos have lived in North Carolina for over 50 years, contributing significantly to the state’s economy — North Carolina declares June 14 as ‘Igbo Day’
The state of North Carolina has decided to make June 14, 2025, a special day called ‘Igbo Day.’ This is to honor the Nigerian Igbo people who live there. Governor Josh Stein announced this on June 12 in a statement on the state’s official website. He said the Igbo community has been part of North […]
Fall of Iran’s leadership not a goal – Israel prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said that Israel is not officially trying to make Iran’s leaders fall with its current military actions. However, he admitted that this could happen as a result of the campaign. “The matter of changing the regime or the fall of this regime is first and foremost a matter for […]
SpaceX Starship rocket explodes in setback to Elon Musk’s Mars mission
SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket exploded late on Wednesday, June 18, during a test run in Texas. This is another major challenge for Elon Musk’s dream of sending humans to Mars. The explosion happened around 11 p.m. at SpaceX’s Starbase in Brownsville, Texas. The rocket was being prepared for its 10th test flight. SpaceX confirmed the […]
US begins Evacuations Of American Citizens Out Of Israel
The US government has started helping its citizens leave Israel. The US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said on Wednesday that the embassy is arranging flights and cruise ships for Americans who want to leave. This comes as fears grow that the US may soon strike Iran. To leave through these emergency plans, Americans must […]
Doctor in Florida uses robot to remotely perform surgery on patient in Africa
A doctor in Florida has successfully carried out surgery on a cancer patient in Africa using a robot, even though they were thousands of miles apart. Dr. Vipul Patel, who leads the Global Robotic Institute at Advent Health in Orlando, used the robotic system to perform prostate surgery on Fernando da Silva, a 67-year-old patient […]
Indian Billionaire, Sunjay Kapur Dies After Swallowing A Bee During Polo Match
Indian billionaire Sunjay Kapur has died after a tragic incident during a polo match in England. Reports say he may have accidentally swallowed a bee, which triggered a serious health emergency on the field. Kapur, 53, was the chairman of Sona Comstar, a leading company that supplies auto parts. He suddenly collapsed during the match […]
Macron berates Trump over threat to Greenland during visit
French President Emmanuel Macron recently visited Greenland, where he strongly criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump for his repeated suggestions that the United States should acquire the island. Speaking in Nuuk, the capital, Macron stated that such comments were not appropriate for allies, signaling Europe’s disapproval of any aggressive or forceful intentions toward the autonomous […]
San Diego pride sponsors pull out over singer Kehlani’s headlining performance after support for Palestine
San Diego Pride is dealing with a major challenge after several sponsors backed out of the event. Their decision came after R&B singer Kehlani was announced as one of the main performers. The sponsors that pulled their support include UC San Diego, UC San Diego Health, and San Diego’s Mayor Todd Gloria. They said their […]
Las Vegas strip catches fire after explosion
Early Saturday morning, a sudden fire broke out on the Las Vegas Strip, right outside the Aria Resort and Casino. People nearby said they saw two palm trees burning after what they described as a loud explosion. Many shared videos of the dramatic scene online. One person at the scene said they heard a loud […]
Death toll in Air India crash pegged at 290 as doctors in building where plane engine crashed are recorded among casualties
A terrible tragedy has happened in Ahmedabad, India, as a passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing many people both on the plane and on the ground. The Air India flight was heading to London but crashed into a hostel used by medical students and doctors. Photos from the crash site show the plane’s tail […]