Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens’ personal data, a source close to the west African nation’s government has told AFP. According to a source close to Ghana’s government, negotiations collapsed after Accra rejected the request. The source said the US team then…
King Charles III met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, marking the start of a high-profile state visit aimed at reinforcing strained transatlantic relations, even as fresh political tensions and security concerns cast a shadow over the engagement. The meeting, held under warm Washington weather, featured an exchange of…
Sadio Camara has been killed following a suspected suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako, in what appears to be part of a wider wave of coordinated attacks across the country. According to official reports, the attack occurred in Kati, a key military base area, where a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into the…
A California man accused of storming a gala attended by Donald Trump is expected to appear in court today following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. Authorities say the suspect allegedly attempted to target the president and senior officials during the high-profile event held at the Washington Hilton. The…
A major security scare interrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after an armed suspect was intercepted at the venue, triggering a rapid response from law enforcement. According to DC Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll, the suspect was heavily armed, carrying multiple weapons at the time of the incident. Authorities identified the individual as 31-year-old teacher Cole…
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he would not consider deploying nuclear weapons against Iran, despite earlier rhetoric suggesting severe military action. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump dismissed the idea, saying there would be no need to use nuclear arms when conventional military operations had already caused significant damage. He also…
The European Union has announced €235 million in humanitarian assistance to address escalating crises affecting vulnerable populations across West and Central Africa, including Nigeria. According to the European Commission, the funding is aimed at supporting people impacted by ongoing conflicts, food insecurity, displacement, and climate-related shocks, particularly in hard-to-reach and underserved communities. Nigeria is expected…
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Wednesday after maritime security agencies reported attacks on at least one container vessel, even as U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the Iran ceasefire to allow more time for peace negotiations. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a container ship came under fire…
US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire involving Iran, saying the move is aimed at allowing more time for diplomatic negotiations toward ending the conflict. In a post on social media, Trump stated that the ceasefire would remain in effect until Iran presents a concrete proposal to resolve the crisis. However,…
The United Kingdom has taken a major step toward tobacco control after both chambers of Parliament approved a bill that will permanently prohibit cigarette sales to anyone born after January 1, 2009. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is designed to ensure that individuals aged 17 and under will never legally be able to purchase cigarettes…
