World Politics – Page 4

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

Far-Right Marchers Chant Anti-Arab Slogans, Clash with Palestinians During Jerusalem Day Parade

by Temitope Oladeji 26/5/2025 Tensions flared in Jerusalem on Monday as far-right Israeli activists marched through the city’s Old City, chanting racist slogans and clashing with Palestinians during annual Jerusalem Day celebrations. The event, which commemorates Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, has become increasingly controversial in recent years. Crowds of… Continue reading Far-Right Marchers Chant Anti-Arab Slogans, Clash with Palestinians During Jerusalem Day Parade

Convicted Former Police Chief Escapes Arkansas Prison Wearing Fake Law Enforcement Uniform

by Temitope Oladeji 26/5/2025 Authorities are searching for a former Arkansas police chief convicted of both murder and rape after he escaped from a state prison over the weekend. Grant Hardin, 56, who once served briefly as police chief in the small town of Gateway, Arkansas, fled from the North Central Unit prison in Calico… Continue reading Convicted Former Police Chief Escapes Arkansas Prison Wearing Fake Law Enforcement Uniform

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Kills 20, Dozens Injured Amid Intensified Military Operations

by Temitope Oladeji 26/5/2025 An Israeli airstrike targeting a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza has killed at least 20 people and left dozens injured, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The attack struck the Al-Daraj neighborhood in Gaza City, with medics confirming that many of the victims were women and children. The Israeli military… Continue reading Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Kills 20, Dozens Injured Amid Intensified Military Operations

Venezuela’s Ruling Socialist Party Retains Dominance in Boycotted Legislative Election

by Temitope Oladeji 26/5/2025 Venezuela’s ruling socialist party has retained its dominant control of the National Assembly, securing nearly 83% of the vote in Sunday’s legislative elections, according to the country’s electoral authority. The results, however, were marked by a significant opposition boycott and growing political polarization. The vote took place amid a deep divide… Continue reading Venezuela’s Ruling Socialist Party Retains Dominance in Boycotted Legislative Election

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

Shooting Near Former Spingarn High School Leaves One Dead; Children Witness Aftermath During Track Meet

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

Israeli Embassy “Heartbroken” After Two Diplomats Killed in Washington DC Shooting

by Temitope Oladeji 22/5/2025 The Israeli Embassy in Washington has expressed profound grief over the killing of two of its staff members on Wednesday night, describing the loss as “heartbreaking and devastating.” The victims, identified by the Israeli Foreign Ministry as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were a young couple reportedly on the verge… Continue reading Israeli Embassy “Heartbroken” After Two Diplomats Killed in Washington DC Shooting

Kim Jong Un Slams Naval Ship Launch Mishap as ‘Criminal Act’

by Temitope Oladeji 22/5/2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has strongly condemned what he described as a “serious accident” during the launch of a newly constructed 5,000-ton warship on Thursday, denouncing it as a “criminal act” that gravely undermined the nation’s pride. According to state media, the incident occurred at a shipyard in the… Continue reading Kim Jong Un Slams Naval Ship Launch Mishap as ‘Criminal Act’