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
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Wagner Group Exits Mali, Replaced by Kremlin-Linked Africa Corps
by Temitope Oladeji 08/6/2025 The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has officially ended and withdrawn from Mali, with its operations now being taken over by the Kremlin-backed Africa Corps, diplomatic and security sources told AFP on Sunday. “Officially, Wagner is no longer present in Mali. But the Africa Corps is stepping up,” said a diplomatic source… Continue reading Wagner Group Exits Mali, Replaced by Kremlin-Linked Africa Corps
Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protest Unrest
by Temitope Oladeji 08/6/2025 On Saturday, President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area following two days of unrest triggered by federal immigration enforcement actions. The White House said the move was aimed at curbing what it sees as “lawlessness” in the wake of protests against the… Continue reading Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protest Unrest
Israel Confirms Backing Armed Anti-Hamas Group Accused of Looting Aid in Gaza
by Temitope Oladeji 08/6/2025 The Israeli government has confirmed providing support to an armed group in Gaza that opposes Hamas, following public accusations that the government has been arming individuals with criminal backgrounds. The revelation came after former Defense Minister and current Knesset member Avigdor Lieberman claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration was supplying… Continue reading Israel Confirms Backing Armed Anti-Hamas Group Accused of Looting Aid in Gaza
Trump Signs New Executive Order Imposing Travel Ban on 12 Countries, Adds Restrictions on 7 Others
by Temitope Oladeji 05/6/2025 President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order citing national security concerns. The order places a full travel ban on citizens from 12 countries and imposes additional travel restrictions on seven more. According to the White House, the order was signed on Wednesday and will take effect on Monday, June… Continue reading Trump Signs New Executive Order Imposing Travel Ban on 12 Countries, Adds Restrictions on 7 Others
Elon Musk Slams Trump-Backed Spending Bill, Urges Public to Oppose It
by Temitope Oladeji 05/06/2025 Elon Musk escalated his criticism of President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending proposal on Wednesday, urging Americans to pressure lawmakers in Washington to “kill the bill.” The controversial budget legislation which includes sweeping tax breaks and increased military spending passed the House of Representatives last month and is now under… Continue reading Elon Musk Slams Trump-Backed Spending Bill, Urges Public to Oppose It
Bodies of Israeli-American Hostages Recovered in Gaza, Says Israeli Military
by Temitope Oladeji 05/06/2025 The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the recovery of the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages, Judi Weinstein Haggai and her husband, Gadi Haggai, who were abducted during the Hamas-led assault on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. According to a military statement, the couple was killed by gunmen from the… Continue reading Bodies of Israeli-American Hostages Recovered in Gaza, Says Israeli Military
Israeli Soldiers Kill 27 Gazans at U.S. Aid Center
by Temitope Oladeji 03/06/2025 At least 27 Palestinians were killed near Rafah while waiting for humanitarian aid, according to local health officials in Gaza on Tuesday. The Israeli military acknowledged firing on individuals approximately half a kilometer from the U.S.-backed aid distribution center, claiming the individuals were approaching in a manner that “posed a threat”… Continue reading Israeli Soldiers Kill 27 Gazans at U.S. Aid Center
20 Killed in Nigerian Air Strike Amid Conflicting Reports, Calls for Accountability
by Temitope Oladeji 03/06/2025 A Nigerian military air strike in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, has left at least 20 people dead, according to both official sources and residents. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has sparked outrage from affected communities and renewed calls from human rights organizations for an independent investigation. Military authorities said… Continue reading 20 Killed in Nigerian Air Strike Amid Conflicting Reports, Calls for Accountability
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