by Temitope Oladeji 21/5/2025 A fatal shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon near the former Spingarn High School campus on Benning Road NE, leaving one man dead and sparking fear among students participating in a nearby youth athletics event. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officers from the Fifth District responded at approximately 1:56 p.m. to… Continue reading Shooting Near Former Spingarn High School Leaves One Dead; Children Witness Aftermath During Track Meet
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Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer, Family Reviewing Treatment Options
by Temitope Oladeji 19/05/2025 Former United States President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, his office confirmed on Friday. The 82-year-old Democrat received the diagnosis after experiencing urinary symptoms and undergoing medical evaluations that revealed a prostate nodule. “This represents a more aggressive… Continue reading Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer, Family Reviewing Treatment Options
Centrist Nicușor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election in Surprise Victory Over Far-Right Rival
by Temitope Oladeji 19/5/2025 In a surprising turn of events, Bucharest’s centrist mayor, Nicușor Dan, secured victory in Romania’s presidential election, defeating far-right nationalist George Simion, a vocal admirer of United States President Donald Trump. Official results from nearly all polling stations show Dan, 55, capturing approximately 54% of the vote, while Simion garnered around… Continue reading Centrist Nicușor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election in Surprise Victory Over Far-Right Rival
UK and EU Strike Landmark Deal to Reset Post-Brexit Relations, Boost Economic Ties
by Temitope Oladeji 19/5/2025 The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a landmark agreement aimed at resetting their relationship five years after Brexit, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer predicting the deal could inject nearly £9 billion (€10.6 billion) into the UK economy by 2040. Central to the agreement is a new permanent… Continue reading UK and EU Strike Landmark Deal to Reset Post-Brexit Relations, Boost Economic Ties
Israel to Permit Limited Food Aid into Gaza Amid Intensified Military Offensive
by Temitope Oladeji 19/5/2025 Israel has announced it will allow limited food supplies into the Gaza Strip, even as it launches a heightened ground offensive in the embattled Palestinian territory. The move, disclosed late Sunday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, follows a recommendation from the Israeli military and comes amid growing international pressure to… Continue reading Israel to Permit Limited Food Aid into Gaza Amid Intensified Military Offensive
Iran Summons UK Diplomat Over Arrests of Iranian Nationals Amid Espionage Allegations
by Temitope Oladeji 19/5/2025 Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the United Kingdom’s chargé d’affaires to protest what it described as the “suspicious and unwarranted” arrests of several Iranian nationals in Britain. In a statement issued late Sunday, cited by state media, Tehran accused the UK of levelling accusations against Iranian citizens without providing… Continue reading Iran Summons UK Diplomat Over Arrests of Iranian Nationals Amid Espionage Allegations
James Comey Under Secret Service Investigation Over Controversial Social Media Post
by Temitope Oladeji 16/5/2025 Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service after his now-deleted Instagram post sparked accusations from Republican politicians, who claimed it contained a veiled call for violence against President Donald Trump. Comey had shared an image on Instagram of seashells arranged to form the number “8647,”… Continue reading James Comey Under Secret Service Investigation Over Controversial Social Media Post
U.S. and China Agree to Cut Tariffs in Bid to Ease Trade Tensions
by Temitope Oladeji 12/5/2025 The United States and China have temporarily agreed to significantly reduce reciprocal tariffs, marking a key effort towards de-escalating a prolonged trade war that has rattled global markets and pushed international trade relations to the limit. Following high-level negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, the United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that… Continue reading U.S. and China Agree to Cut Tariffs in Bid to Ease Trade Tensions
UK Arrests Eight Men, Including Seven Iranians, Over Alleged National Security Threats
by Temitope Oladeji 5/5/2025 Security agents in the United Kingdom have arrested eight men, and seven of them are Iranian nationals who are in connection with two separate investigations into suspected threats to national security. The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests on Sunday, stating that five men were detained on suspicion of “preparation… Continue reading UK Arrests Eight Men, Including Seven Iranians, Over Alleged National Security Threats
Putin and Xi Sign Joint Statement to Deepen Russia-China Strategic Alliance
by Temitope Oladeji 8/5/2025 On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping formalized a joint agreement aimed at enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between their two nations. The agreement followed both closed-door and extended bilateral talks in Moscow, where President Xi arrived a day earlier for a four-day visit. President Xi’s visit… Continue reading Putin and Xi Sign Joint Statement to Deepen Russia-China Strategic Alliance