Los Angeles & New Mexico — Meta, the Silicon Valley tech giant, has suffered significant legal defeats in separate court rulings across two U.S. states. A Los Angeles jury awarded $6 million, while a New Mexico court imposed a $375 million damages order, bringing the total to $381 million. These consecutive verdicts, handed down within […]
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Washington, D.C. — The partial shutdown of the (DHS) has entered its 41st day, with financial and operational pressures mounting across key agencies. Nearly $1 billion in unpaid wages is owed to workers at the (TSA), raising concerns over staff morale and the potential impact on airport security operations nationwide. At the same time, the
DHS Shutdown Enters Day 41 as TSA Pay Gap Nears $1bn, FEMA Funds Dwindle Read More »
Washington/Tehran — Fresh uncertainty surrounds the conflict between the United States and Iran, as reports suggest a possible pause in hostilities even as military preparations continue. U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a unilateral halt to American strikes, potentially as early as Saturday, though no official announcement has been made. Mixed Signals from Both
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Dubai — The escalating disruption around the is beginning to hit global markets, with early signs of impact on aviation, agriculture, and regional security. Air travel costs are already rising, with the CEO of warning that airfares have increased by about 20 per cent, driven by higher fuel costs and rerouted flight paths to avoid
Hormuz Crisis Ripples Through Global Economy as Airfares Rise, Supply Chains Tighten Read More »
Kyiv/Brussels — The war in has entered a sharper phase of escalation, with NATO jets scrambled for the first time in response to heightened aerial threats near alliance airspace. Ukrainian officials said a maternity ward was struck in the latest round of missile attacks, raising fresh concerns over civilian casualties and the targeting of critical
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Beirut — The humanitarian situation in has deteriorated sharply, with more than 1,072 people reported killed and approximately 1.2 million displaced as violence intensifies across the country. Authorities say the scale of displacement is overwhelming local capacity, with thousands of families forced to flee their homes amid ongoing hostilities. Invasion Fears Grow There are increasing
Over 1,000 Dead, 1.2 Million Displaced as Lebanon Crisis Deepens Read More »
Copenhagen — Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has emerged from the country’s general election as the leading figure but failed to secure a parliamentary majority, triggering complex coalition negotiations. Frederiksen’s Social Democrats remained the largest party but recorded one of their weakest performances in decades, forcing the Prime Minister to submit her government’s resignation while
Denmark’s Frederiksen Wins Vote but Falls Short of Majority, Coalition Talks Begin Read More »
Port Harcourt — The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has sponsored specialized training in Oracle Primavera P6 for 50 participants in Rivers State, aimed at enhancing project management capabilities in the oil and gas sector. The programme focuses on equipping professionals with advanced planning and scheduling skills critical to large-scale industrial projects.Officials say the
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Abuja/Lagos — Nigeria is facing a sharp rise in fuel costs even as external reserves climb to a 13-year high, highlighting a growing disconnect between macroeconomic gains and everyday living conditions. Petrol and Diesel Prices Climb Petrol prices have surged to around ₦1,275 per litre and rising, following multiple upward adjustments by the within a
Nigeria: Fuel Prices Surge Despite Record Reserves as Oil Rally Bites Consumers Read More »
Sweden secured a decisive 3–1 victory over Ukraine in the European playoff semi-final for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, powered by a clinical hat-trick from . The striker opened the scoring early in the encounter, converting a precise assist from to give Sweden an immediate advantage. He doubled the lead shortly after halftime, finishing off
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