by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 In a significant diplomatic development, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group issued a joint statement on Wednesday pledging to an “immediate” cessation of hostilities as peace negotiations continue. The announcement follows months of intensified fighting that saw M23 forces capture several cities in eastern province… Continue reading DR Congo and M23 Rebels Announce Immediate Ceasefire in Breakthrough Agreement
Category: World Politics
Modi Cuts Short Saudi Visit After Deadly Kashmir Attack Kills 26 Tourists
by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called a halt on his two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, returning to New Delhi following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of at least 26 people, most of them were tourists. The incident marks one of the most devastating assaults… Continue reading Modi Cuts Short Saudi Visit After Deadly Kashmir Attack Kills 26 Tourists
Benin Confirms 54 Soldiers Killed in Deadliest Jihadist Attack to Date
by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 The government of Benin on Wednesday confirmed that 54 soldiers were killed in a jihadist attack on military positions inside a national park on April 17, the deadliest assault since jihadist violence began spreading into the northern region of the country. Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji disclosed the revised death toll… Continue reading Benin Confirms 54 Soldiers Killed in Deadliest Jihadist Attack to Date
Mark Zuckerberg Defends Meta in Landmark Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
by Temitope Oladeji 15/04/2025 On Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand in a landmark antitrust trial that could reshape the future of his tech empire. At the heart of the case is whether Meta, formerly known as Facebook, Zuckerberg, is accused of allegedly illegally monopolizing the social media market by acquiring rising… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg Defends Meta in Landmark Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Federal Funding Freeze After Rejecting Government Demands Over Campus Anti-Semitism
by Temitope Oladeji 15/4/2025 Harvard University is facing a $2.2 billion freeze in federal funding after refusing to comply with a series of sweeping demands from the White House aimed at addressing alleged anti-Semitism activities in the University. The investigation, which began under the former Biden administration, echoed a tough stance initiated under the President… Continue reading Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Federal Funding Freeze After Rejecting Government Demands Over Campus Anti-Semitism
Saudi Arabia Poised to Pay Syria’s World Bank Debt, Opening Door to Reconstruction Aid
by Temitope Oladeji 15/4/2025 Saudi Arabia is preparing to pay off Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, according to three sources familiar with the matter, in what would be a huge step towards unlocking critical international funding for reconstructing and revitalizing Syria’s crippled economy. The initiative, which has not been previously reported, would be… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Poised to Pay Syria’s World Bank Debt, Opening Door to Reconstruction Aid
Bukele Refuses to Repatriate Mistakenly Deported Man During White House Talks with Trump
by Temitope Oladeji 15/4/2025 During a high-profile meeting at the White House on Monday, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele made it clear he has no intention of returning a Salvadoran national mistakenly deported from the United States. Speaking alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, President Bukele dismissed the possibility of repatriating Kilmar Abrego… Continue reading Bukele Refuses to Repatriate Mistakenly Deported Man During White House Talks with Trump
Michelle Obama Dismisses Divorce Rumors, Emphasizes Importance of Personal Autonomy
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
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