Few days ago, the United States announced it would control and market Venezuelan oil “indefinitely,” selling an initial 30–50 million barrels on global markets and managing the proceeds in U.S.‑controlled accounts. U.S. officials framed this move as essential for stabilizing Venezuela’s economy and rebuilding its oil sector. But the coercive mechanics and political rhetoric accompanying […]
Toronto Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the December 23, 2025, shooting death of 20-year-old Shivank Avasthi. The announcement was made by Detective Sergeant Stacey McCabe of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit during a media briefing. According to police, officers responded at approximately 3:34 p.m. to reports of an “Unknown Trouble” near
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from several entities linked to the world body, reaffirming that Washington remains bound by its financial obligations under the UN Charter.In a statement issued on Thursday, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the Secretary-General was disappointed by the
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Lagos — Helios Investment Partners and Japanese trading firm Sojitz have completed the sale of their equity stake in Axxela to BlueCore Investment Group, marking the latest chapter in the evolution of one of Nigeria’s most prominent indigenous gas infrastructure companies. This was disclosed by Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive of OANDO The transaction
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Lagos — AA Rano Nigeria, a leading downstream petroleum marketing company, has unveiled what it describes as the country’s first fully automated and unmanned fuel stations, marking a significant step in the digital transformation of Nigeria’s fuel retail sector. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership with Nigerian technology firm Petrosoft Limited, a
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Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, describing them as ineffective, wasteful, or misaligned with U.S. national interests. The administration said a broader review of U.S. participation in additional international bodies is still underway.According to a statement from the White House, the withdrawals
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An artificial-intelligence startup and Google have agreed to settle multiple lawsuits brought by families of teenagers who harmed or took their own lives after interacting with the startup’s chatbot, potentially resolving some of the most high-profile cases linking AI technology to mental health risks. The lawsuits, filed in states including Florida, Colorado, Texas, and New
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Nigeria’s main stock market index, the NSE All Share, advanced to 160,592 points on January 7, 2026, representing a 0.40% increase from the previous trading session. Over the past month, the index has gained 8.93%, while year-on-year performance shows an impressive 54.07% rise, according to trading data from a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks
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The United States is on track for a sustained slowdown in population growth, with projections indicating that the nation’s population could begin to shrink after 2056, according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The analysis cites declining birth rates, an aging population, and moderating immigration as key factors behind the projected
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Global equity markets traded unevenly on Wednesday as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty against sustained enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and select corporate developments. In the United States, stock indexes diverged. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower after opening the year with a three-day winning streak, reflecting cautious sentiment around policy risks
