In a devastating and coordinated attack that underscores the persistent and lethal threat posed by jihadist insurgents in Nigeria’s restive northeast, suspected fighters from the Boko Haram faction ambushed a Nigerian Army patrol unit on Tuesday, killing at least seven soldiers and taking 13 others captive, including the unit’s commanding officer, a high-ranking Major. Military…
A profound and emotional shift swept through Venezuela this weekend, bringing what many families described as a long-awaited moment of reprieve. On Sunday, at least 80 individuals designated as political prisoners by the nation’s leading human rights organization, Foro Penal, walked out of detention centers, marking the most significant single-day release in recent memory. This…
In a decision freighted with geopolitical symbolism, the British government has granted final planning permission for the People’s Republic of China to construct its largest diplomatic compound in Europe, a sprawling complex set to rise on the prime riverfront site of the historic Royal Mint Court, adjacent to the Tower of London. The approval, confirmed…
In a remarkable and sprawling display of his unfiltered political persona, former President Donald Trump held court in the White House briefing room for a marathon 105-minute session on Tuesday, marking the one-year anniversary of his unprecedented return to office. The event, part victory lap, part grievance airing, and part policy pronouncement, defied all modern…
When Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi chose Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Lesotho as the first stops on his 2026 global diplomatic tour, he was doing more than honoring a 36-year tradition of beginning each year with an African visit. The itinerary, from January 7th to 12th, served as a powerful symbolic and strategic reaffirmation of a…
Ugandan authorities have begun the gradual process of restoring internet access across the nation, ending a near-total digital blackout that lasted for several days and cast a long shadow over the announcement of President Yoweri Museveni’s controversial victory in the recent presidential election. The shutdown, widely condemned by rights groups, diplomats, and citizens alike, had…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has voiced serious concern over what he describes as the excessive use of force by Iranian authorities against anti-government protesters, following reports that hundreds of people have been killed. An Iranian human rights organisation claims it has verified close to 500 deaths, with many others reportedly injured or arrested during…
The grey Atlantic swelled beneath a brooding sky, a neutral witness to the confrontation unfolding on its surface. The FSS Petr Velikiy, a hulking, Russian-flagged Aframax tanker, cut a steady path northeast. In its belly, 700,000 barrels of crude oil sloshed—cargo acquired, according to hastily filed manifests, from a shadowy mid-sea transfer with a vessel linked…
In a scene of extraordinary political and legal theater, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stood before a packed Manhattan federal courtroom on Monday, transforming his arraignment into a defiant political platform. The deposed leader, facing a sweeping indictment for narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons offenses, entered a resounding plea of not guilty while rejecting the…
In a dazzling and thunderous display of post-pandemic optimism and competitive prestige, Japanese sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura, famously known as the “Tuna King,” secured a historic victory at Tokyo’s Toyosu market on Monday, paying a staggering 450 million yen ($3.2 million) for a single giant bluefin tuna. The purchase at the annual New Year’s auction…
