by Temitope Oladeji 08/05/2025 Before his name was formally declared from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the crowd below had already begun to chant “Viva il Papa,” Long live the Pope. At age 69, Robert Prevost was chosen as the 267th successor to St. Peter and will assume the papal title Leo XIV. Cardinal… Continue reading Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV: First American Pontiff with Deep Latin American Ties
Category: America
Trump Orders Rebuilding and Reopening of Alcatraz to House ‘Most Violent Offenders’
by Temitope Oladeji 5/5/2025 U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has directed federal authorities to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, the infamous prison located on an island off the coast of California, which has been closed for more than six decades. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, President Trump said… Continue reading Trump Orders Rebuilding and Reopening of Alcatraz to House ‘Most Violent Offenders’
Mark Zuckerberg Defends Meta in Landmark Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
by Temitope Oladeji 15/04/2025 On Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand in a landmark antitrust trial that could reshape the future of his tech empire. At the heart of the case is whether Meta, formerly known as Facebook, Zuckerberg, is accused of allegedly illegally monopolizing the social media market by acquiring rising… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg Defends Meta in Landmark Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Federal Funding Freeze After Rejecting Government Demands Over Campus Anti-Semitism
by Temitope Oladeji 15/4/2025 Harvard University is facing a $2.2 billion freeze in federal funding after refusing to comply with a series of sweeping demands from the White House aimed at addressing alleged anti-Semitism activities in the University. The investigation, which began under the former Biden administration, echoed a tough stance initiated under the President… Continue reading Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Federal Funding Freeze After Rejecting Government Demands Over Campus Anti-Semitism
Bukele Refuses to Repatriate Mistakenly Deported Man During White House Talks with Trump
by Temitope Oladeji 15/4/2025 During a high-profile meeting at the White House on Monday, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele made it clear he has no intention of returning a Salvadoran national mistakenly deported from the United States. Speaking alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, President Bukele dismissed the possibility of repatriating Kilmar Abrego… Continue reading Bukele Refuses to Repatriate Mistakenly Deported Man During White House Talks with Trump
Michelle Obama Dismisses Divorce Rumors, Emphasizes Importance of Personal Autonomy
by Temitope Oladeji 11/4/2025 Former First Lady Michelle Obama has publicly addressed growing speculation about the state of her marriage to former President Barack Obama, firmly denying any suggestion of a separation and asserting her right to prioritize her well-being. The rumors began after Mrs. Obama was notably absent from several prominent public events, including… Continue reading Michelle Obama Dismisses Divorce Rumors, Emphasizes Importance of Personal Autonomy
Russian-American Detainee Ksenia Karelina Freed in U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap
by Temitope Oladeji 11/4/2025 In an exceptional diplomatic development, Russian-American citizen Ksenia Karelina has been released from a Russian prison as part of a prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. Karelina, a Los Angeles-based amateur ballerina, was arrested in early 2024 while visiting her family in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. She had… Continue reading Russian-American Detainee Ksenia Karelina Freed in U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap
Russia’s Military Advances in Ukraine Losing Momentum, Reports Show
by Temitope Oladeji 10/4/2025 Russia continues its territorial advances in Ukraine slowly but significantly, according to two independent assessments, calling attention to a continued decline in momentum compared to how their advances began in 2024. The findings revealed that Moscow and Kyiv aim to bolster their bargaining positions during United States-brokered negotiations to end the… Continue reading Russia’s Military Advances in Ukraine Losing Momentum, Reports Show
South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Troop Incursion Across Border
by Temitope Oladeji 8/4/2025 South Korea’s military disclosed firing warning shots on Tuesday after approximately 10 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the heavily fortified border separating the two countries. The incursion marks the second such incident in less than a year, reflecting heightened tensions between South Korea and North Korea. According to South Korea’s Joint… Continue reading South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Troop Incursion Across Border
Spain to Allocate Additional €2.08 Billion to Defence Amid NATO Pressure
by Temitope Oladeji 8/4/2025 Spain will channel an extra €2.08 billion ($2.28 billion) into its defence budget this year by reallocating funds to procurement contracts under the Ministry of Defence, the Spanish government announced on Tuesday. The move comes amid mounting pressure from United States President Donald Trump urging NATO member states to meet the… Continue reading Spain to Allocate Additional €2.08 Billion to Defence Amid NATO Pressure