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
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Over 100 Dead as Unseasonal Rains Devastate India and Nepal
by Temitope Oladeji 11/4/2025 More than 100 people have lost their lives since Wednesday due to unusually heavy rainfall that has devastated several parts of India and Nepal. This was confirmed to Prodesq News by officials of both countries. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued adverse weather conditions, forecasting more rainfall and… Continue reading Over 100 Dead as Unseasonal Rains Devastate India and Nepal
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
Netanyahu Condemns Israeli Air Force Reservists Opposing Gaza War
by Temitope Oladeji 10/4/2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rushed to criticize approximately 1,000 current and former Israeli Air Force reservists who signed a letter demanding an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. The Israeli Prime Minister described the signatories as a “marginal and extremist group.” Netanyahu voiced full support for their dismissal… Continue reading Netanyahu Condemns Israeli Air Force Reservists Opposing Gaza War
Zelenskyy Confirms Ukrainian Military Operations Inside Russia’s Belgorod Region
by Temitope Oladeji 8/4/2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, for the first time, publicly confirmed that Ukrainian troops are conducting operations within Russia’s Belgorod region to safeguard Ukrainian towns along the border. Zelensky disclosed this during his nightly video address on Monday, the Ukrainian president said that Ukrainian forces remain active in parts of Russia’s… Continue reading Zelenskyy Confirms Ukrainian Military Operations Inside Russia’s Belgorod Region
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
Russia Claims Recapture of Final Ukrainian-Held Village in Kursk Region
by Temitope Oladeji 8/4/2025 Russia’s military announced on Tuesday that its forces have regained control of Guyevo, one of the last remaining villages in the Kursk region previously held by Ukrainian troops. The village, located near the Ukrainian border and just south of the town of Sudha, which was recaptured by Russian forces last month,… Continue reading Russia Claims Recapture of Final Ukrainian-Held Village in Kursk Region
Ohio School Staffer Charged with Felony Conspiracy in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Involving Student
by Temitope Oladeji 5/4/2025 A 44-year-old staff member at an Ohio high school has been charged with felony conspiracy after allegedly attempting to pay a juvenile student $2,000 to murder her husband, according to a criminal complaint filed by authorities. Stephanie Demetrius, employed at the Academy for Urban Scholars in Columbus, allegedly approached a juvenile… Continue reading Ohio School Staffer Charged with Felony Conspiracy in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Involving Student