The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a direct public message to residents of Tenerife, assuring them that the Hantavirus situation linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius does not pose a major public health threat. In the statement, Tedros acknowledged growing fears among residents following reports that the…
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger security and defence cooperation following high-level meetings between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and top American officials in Washington DC. During a three-day working visit to the United States, Ribadu held strategic talks with US Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco…
The United States Department of State has announced plans to revoke the passports of Americans who owe significant child support debt as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with federal law and protect the welfare of children. Under the policy, parents owing more than $2,500 in unpaid child support could face passport revocation, making the document invalid…
The World Health Organization says health authorities across multiple countries are monitoring passengers connected to the cruise ship MV Hondius following a hantavirus outbreak that has already claimed three lives. According to WHO, five confirmed infections have been linked to the vessel, which departed from Argentina last month. The fatalities include a Dutch couple and a German national. Authorities say about…
Ted Turner, the bold media visionary who transformed global journalism by launching CNN—the world’s first 24-hour news channel—has died at the age of 87. According to a statement from Turner Enterprises, the pioneering businessman passed away peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by family. Born in Ohio and later based in Atlanta, Turner earned the nickname “The…
A jury in Massachusetts has acquitted Stefon Diggs of assault allegations brought by his former personal chef, bringing an end to a closely watched case involving the ex-New England Patriots star. Diggs was found not guilty of felony strangulation or suffocation, as well as a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery, following a two-day trial….
WASHINGTON — Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has agreed to a settlement in a US government lawsuit related to his acquisition of Twitter, now known as X, over alleged violations of stock disclosure rules during the 2022 takeover process. Under the agreement filed in a Washington federal court, Musk’s trust will pay a $1.5 million penalty…
A US appeals court has temporarily halted the distribution of the abortion medication mifepristone by mail, requiring patients across the country to obtain the drug in person from approved health facilities. The decision was issued by a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in response to a lawsuit filed by the…
Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will play their matches in the United States, despite earlier uncertainties linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s participation had been in doubt following escalating conflict in the region earlier this year, but Infantino reaffirmed the decision during the opening…
France’s economy stalled in the first quarter, posting zero growth, according to initial GDP estimates. The figures reflect the effects of the Middle East conflict that began on February 28. Data released by INSEE on Thursday showed that sluggish domestic demand and a significant drag from foreign trade weighed on overall economic performance. Earlier projections…
