Air India Plane Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing Over 240 in One of Nation’s Worst Aviation Disasters

by Temitope Oladeji 13/6/2025 An Air India passenger jet bound for London crashed into a densely populated neighborhood of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff on Thursday morning, killing 241 out of 242 people on board.  The incident is what is now considered one of India’s deadliest aviation tragedies in decades. Officials confirmed that only one person… Continue reading Air India Plane Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing Over 240 in One of Nation’s Worst Aviation Disasters

Deadly School Shooting in Graz Leaves 10 Dead, Including Gunman

by Temitope Oladeji 10/6/2025 A tragic mass shooting unfolded Tuesday morning at a secondary school in Graz, Austria’s second-largest city, leaving at least 10 people dead, including the suspected shooter.  According to city officials and police, this marks the country’s deadliest mass shooting outside of wartime. The attack occurred at BORG Dreierschutzengasse, a high school… Continue reading Deadly School Shooting in Graz Leaves 10 Dead, Including Gunman

Israel Deports Greta Thunberg After Intercepting Gaza-Bound Aid Ship

by Temitope Oladeji 10/6/2025 Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and three others have been deported by Israel, just a day after Israeli forces seized the Madleen, a humanitarian aid vessel en route to the Gaza Strip to provide humanitarian relief to the impoverished Gaza residents.  Thunberg was part of a 12-member crew attempting to deliver… Continue reading Israel Deports Greta Thunberg After Intercepting Gaza-Bound Aid Ship

Russia Claims New Push Into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region in Major Escalation

by Temitope Oladeji 08/6/2025 Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had entered Ukraine’s eastern Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time since the full-scale invasion began over three years ago, signaling a major escalation in the conflict amid stalled peace negotiations. The claim, if confirmed, would represent both a symbolic and strategic setback for Ukraine,… Continue reading Russia Claims New Push Into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region in Major Escalation

UK Sanctions Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir Over Extremist Rhetoric, Human Rights Abuses

by Temitope Oladeji  10/6/2025 Britain has imposed sanctions on Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, barring them from entering the country and freezing any assets they hold in the UK, the Foreign Office announced in a statement. The move was part of a coordinated effort with Australia, Canada, New… Continue reading UK Sanctions Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir Over Extremist Rhetoric, Human Rights Abuses

Russia Claims New Push Into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region in Major Escalation

by Temitope Oladeji 08/6/2025 Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had entered Ukraine’s eastern Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time since the full-scale invasion began over three years ago, signaling a major escalation in the conflict amid stalled peace negotiations. The claim, if confirmed, would represent both a symbolic and strategic setback for Ukraine,… Continue reading Russia Claims New Push Into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region in Major Escalation

Train Derailments Kill Seven in Russia After Bridge Blasts Near Ukraine Border

by Temitope Oladeji 03/06/2025 Two separate explosions in western Russia over the weekend caused major rail disruptions and casualties, with authorities launching a criminal investigation into what they have labeled as an act of terrorism. In the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, a blast on Saturday night caused a road bridge to collapse onto a… Continue reading Train Derailments Kill Seven in Russia After Bridge Blasts Near Ukraine Border

Kremlin Accuses Trump of ‘Emotional Overload’ After Criticism of Putin Over Ukraine Assault

by Temitope Oladeji 26/5/2025 The Kremlin has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Vladimir Putin as the product of “emotional overload,” following a record-breaking Russian aerial assault on Ukraine that left 13 dead and dozens injured. Posting on Truth Social on Sunday, President Trump sharply criticized the Russian president in the wake… Continue reading Kremlin Accuses Trump of ‘Emotional Overload’ After Criticism of Putin Over Ukraine Assault

Trump Calls Putin ‘Crazy’ Amid Escalating Russian Strikes on Ukraine

by Temitope Oladeji 26/5/2025 United States President Donald Trump has labeled Russian President Vladimir Putin “crazy” following a renewed wave of deadly drone and missile strikes against Ukraine, even as Moscow and Kyiv conducted a significant prisoner exchange. The Russian air force launched attacks for the third consecutive night, according to Ukrainian regional officials and… Continue reading Trump Calls Putin ‘Crazy’ Amid Escalating Russian Strikes on Ukraine

Centrist Nicușor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election in Surprise Victory Over Far-Right Rival

Nicușor Dan, Romania new President

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