by Temitope Oladeji 12/5/2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly rejected the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza or the release of Palestinian prisoners in response to Hamas’s announcement that it will release Edan Alexander, a US-Israeli soldier held captive inside Gaza territory. Netanyahu’s comments came as Israeli airstrikes continued overnight, killing at least… Continue reading Netanyahu Rules Out Ceasefire as Hamas Agrees to Release US-Israeli Hostage
Category: World Politics
UK Arrests Eight Men, Including Seven Iranians, Over Alleged National Security Threats
by Temitope Oladeji 5/5/2025 Security agents in the United Kingdom have arrested eight men, and seven of them are Iranian nationals who are in connection with two separate investigations into suspected threats to national security. The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests on Sunday, stating that five men were detained on suspicion of “preparation… Continue reading UK Arrests Eight Men, Including Seven Iranians, Over Alleged National Security Threats
Putin and Xi Sign Joint Statement to Deepen Russia-China Strategic Alliance
by Temitope Oladeji 8/5/2025 On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping formalized a joint agreement aimed at enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between their two nations. The agreement followed both closed-door and extended bilateral talks in Moscow, where President Xi arrived a day earlier for a four-day visit. President Xi’s visit… Continue reading Putin and Xi Sign Joint Statement to Deepen Russia-China Strategic Alliance
Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV: First American Pontiff with Deep Latin American Ties
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
Trump Orders Rebuilding and Reopening of Alcatraz to House ‘Most Violent Offenders’
by Temitope Oladeji 5/5/2025 U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has directed federal authorities to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, the infamous prison located on an island off the coast of California, which has been closed for more than six decades. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, President Trump said… Continue reading Trump Orders Rebuilding and Reopening of Alcatraz to House ‘Most Violent Offenders’
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