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Dozens Killed in Attacks on Burkina Faso Army Base, Villages Amid Rising Insecurity
Multiple deadly attacks in Burkina Faso over the weekend have left scores dead, including soldiers, pro-government militiamen, and civilians, highlighting the deepening insecurity under the…
Anita Anand Becomes Canada’s Foreign Minister in PM Carney’s Sweeping Cabinet…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Anita Anand, a politician of Indian descent, as the country’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs in a major Cabinet reshuffle…
Uruguay’s Ex-President Jose Mujica Dies at 89
Jose Mujica, Uruguay's former president known for his humility and progressive ideals, has died at the age of 89. Mujica, who served as president from 2010 to 2015, passed away in Montevideo…
Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Begin High-Stakes Middle East Tour
Former U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Riyadh on May 13 to begin a four-day tour of the Persian Gulf, with scheduled stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The visit marks…
Gerard Depardieu Found Guilty of Sexual Assault on Film Set
Famed French actor Gerard Depardieu has been convicted of sexually assaulting two women during a 2021 film shoot, receiving an 18-month suspended prison sentence from a Paris court on…
Man Held Over Suspected Arson at Homes Linked to UK PM Starmer
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a string of fires at properties reportedly connected to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer,…
Schools Reopen in India, Pakistan Amid Ceasefire Calm
Schools across India and Pakistan have reopened following a ceasefire agreement that brought a pause to recent hostilities, offering a glimpse of hope to border communities long affected by…
LASEMA Responds to Over 8,500 Emergencies Since 2019 — Oke-Osanyintolu
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has announced that it has responded to a total of 8,585 emergency incidents across the state since 2019.
The Permanent Secretary of…
FRSC Targets Crash-Free Highways, Seeks Motorists’ Cooperation
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for the cooperation and support of motorists to help bring an end to the spate of road traffic crashes on Nigerian highways.…
FRSC Vows Crackdown on Helmet Defaulters in Oyo, Targets Safer Streets for…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, has pledged to intensify enforcement of helmet use among motorcyclists and their passengers, as part of efforts to improve road…