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
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Sudden Storm Capsized Boats in China’s Guizhou Province, Leaving 10 Dead and 70 Injured
by Temitope Oladeji A sudden rain and hailstorm in southwestern China’s Guizhou province has led to the capsizing of four boats on the Wu River, resulting in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to at least 70 others, state media reported on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon near Qianxi City when a… Continue reading Sudden Storm Capsized Boats in China’s Guizhou Province, Leaving 10 Dead and 70 Injured
Germany Officially Declares AfD a “Proven Right-Wing Extremist Organization”
by Temitope Oladeji 02/05/2025 Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has officially specified that the far-right Alternative für Germany (AfD) party is a “proven right-wing extremist organization,” escalating the government’s response to what it sees as a growing threat to the country’s democratic order. The decision, which was announced on Friday,… Continue reading Germany Officially Declares AfD a “Proven Right-Wing Extremist Organization”
TikTok Fined €530 Million by Irish Regulator Over Unlawful Data Transfers to China
by Temitope Oladeji 02/05/2025 TikTok has been hit with a €530 million fine by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for unlawfully disseminating European user data to China and failing to be transparent about its data handling practices. The penalty marks the third-largest fine ever issued under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In a… Continue reading TikTok Fined €530 Million by Irish Regulator Over Unlawful Data Transfers to China
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens Across Gaza, Including Shelter Attack Victims
by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 Israeli airstrikes continued across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least 46 Palestinians, including several civilians sheltering at a school, according to medical sources and civil defence teams in the besieged enclave. Among the casualties were three people who were killed in Deir el-Balah and another eight died when their… Continue reading Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens Across Gaza, Including Shelter Attack Victims
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in Indicted on Corruption Charges Over Son-in-Law’s Employment
by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 South Korean prosecutors on Thursday announced the indictment of former President Moon Jae-in on corruption charges, alleging his involvement in securing employment for his son-in-law at a domestic airline. According to a statement released by the Jeonju District Prosecutors’ Office, former President Moon was formally charged with corruption for allegedly accepting… Continue reading Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in Indicted on Corruption Charges Over Son-in-Law’s Employment
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Announce Immediate Ceasefire in Breakthrough Agreement
by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 In a significant diplomatic development, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group issued a joint statement on Wednesday pledging to an “immediate” cessation of hostilities as peace negotiations continue. The announcement follows months of intensified fighting that saw M23 forces capture several cities in eastern province… Continue reading DR Congo and M23 Rebels Announce Immediate Ceasefire in Breakthrough Agreement
Benin Confirms 54 Soldiers Killed in Deadliest Jihadist Attack to Date
by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 The government of Benin on Wednesday confirmed that 54 soldiers were killed in a jihadist attack on military positions inside a national park on April 17, the deadliest assault since jihadist violence began spreading into the northern region of the country. Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji disclosed the revised death toll… Continue reading Benin Confirms 54 Soldiers Killed in Deadliest Jihadist Attack to Date
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