Frances Ibiefo

Prime Minister Kobakhidze Announces Four-Year Pause on Georgia’s EU Talks

Georgia has suspended EU membership bid for four years, citing political "blackmail."

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Senate Approves Landmark Law Banning Under-16s from Social Media in Australia

Australia’s Senate has passed a law banning under-16s from social media, with heavy fines for non-compliant platforms.

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Heavy Rains Trigger Deadly Landslides in Bulambuli District, Uganda

Landslides in eastern Uganda have buried 40 homes, killing at least 13. Rescue efforts continue amid ongoing heavy rains.

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Mgbere: NNPC’s Production Claims at Port Harcourt Refinery ‘Not True’

Alesa Stakeholders Secretary Timothy Mgbere criticised the portrayal of Port Harcourt refinery's operations, calling recent media portrayals a "mere show."

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Ukraine Faces Massive Strikes on Energy Facilities, Says Energy Minister

Ukraine’s Energy Minister has confirmed Russia’s massive strikes on the energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and air raid alerts.

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Tesla Cybertruck Blaze Claims Three Lives in Northern California

Three dead, and one injured as a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and ignited in Northern California.

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Ex-CBS Host Charlie Rose Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit with Former Employees

Charlie Rose has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with three women from CBS and PBS tenure.

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Senior Constable Guilty of Manslaughter After Tasering 95-Year-Old

An officer has been convicted of manslaughter for Tasering a 95-year-old woman in a care home incident.

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Seoul Hit by Heaviest November Snowstorm in Over 50 Years

Severe snowstorm has grounded hundreds of flights and disrupted commutes in Seoul.

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Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to Alleged N110bn Money Laundering Charges

Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count indictment related to alleged N110 billion valued money laundering charges.

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Textbook Economy Ineffective in Tackling Nigeria’s Inflation, Says Finance CEO Muktar Mohammed

Finance CEO Muktar Mohammed has said Nigeria's economic challenges persist as inflation and exchange rate instability remain unresolved.

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Israel Approves Ceasefire Deal with Hezbollah

Israel has approved a 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah amid opposition and uncertainty over its long-term effectiveness.

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Drake Sues Universal Music Over Claims of Artificially Inflated Streams

Drake has sued Universal Music, alleging illegal stream manipulation to boost Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."

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Laos Police Detain Hostel Workers After Tourist Deaths Linked to Methanol Poisoning

Eight hostel staff have been arrested in Laos after tourist deaths from suspected methanol poisoning.

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Special Counsel Requests Dismissal of Trump Election Interference Case

Special counsel Jack Smith has requested the dismissal of Trump’s 2020 election case, citing DOJ policy protecting sitting presidents from…

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2027 Presidency Will Not Return to the North, Says Doyin Okupe

Okupe has asserted that power will not return to the North in 2027, commending Tinubu's reforms for averting economic crisis.

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17 Missing, 28 Rescued After Tourist Boat Sinks in Red Sea

Search efforts have intensified as a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea, leaving 17 missing and 28 rescued.

2 months ago

Bangladesh Calls for International Legal Expertise in Adani Power Deal Investigation

Bangladesh has sought global legal expertise for a thorough review of controversial power deals, including contracts with India’s Adani Power.

2 months ago

Pakistani Authorities Crack Down on Pro-Khan Protesters, Seal Off Capital

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters have been arrested as Islamabad locks down ahead of rally demanding his release from prison.

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Fatal Cargo Plane Crash Near Vilnius Airport Leaves One Dead

A cargo plane crash near Vilnius airport has left one dead, and three injured

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