Transgender policy: US suspends funding to University of Pennsylvania
The US government has decided to stop giving $175 million in funding to the University of Pennsylvania. This is because of the university’s transgender sports policy. The White House shared this update on Wednesday, saying the decision is part of the government’s effort to make schools follow its new rules. The University of Pennsylvania gained […]
We’ll keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop – US vows
The United States has promised to continue striking Yemen’s Houthi rebels until they stop attacking ships in the Red Sea. This comes after a recent wave of US airstrikes that reportedly killed at least 53 people, making it the largest US military action in the Middle East since President Donald Trump’s return in January. The […]
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 […]
Update: Family of Ugandan UN judge who was found guilty of modern slavery blame conviction on ‘cultural differences’
Lydia Mugambe, a 49-year-old Ugandan judge who worked with the United Nations, has been found guilty of modern slavery in the UK. The court ruled that she exploited a woman, forcing her to work without pay. Her family, however, argues that cultural differences led to the conviction. Mugambe was arrested last year in Oxfordshire, where […]
Ceasefire: Russia’s delaying tactics, aggression in Ukraine must end – France President Macron
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has called on Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to help stop the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia’s aggression and delaying tactics must end. In a post on his X account, Macron said he had spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime […]
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. […]
Golf legend Tiger Woods secretly dating Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife Vanessa Trump
Golf star Tiger Woods has reportedly found love again. According to sources, he has been quietly dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., for the past few months. Vanessa, 47, and Woods, 49, are said to be taking things slow but could become a serious couple. A source close to the Trump family […]
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 […]