50 Nigerians Arrested In India Drug Busts
No fewer than 50 Nigerians have been arrested in one of India’s largest coordinated crackdowns on a transnational narcotics network. They are believed to be linked to a sprawling drug-distribution and hawala laundering syndicate spread across several major cities in India.
Hong Kong High-Rise Blaze Kills 94, Injures 76 in Devastating Fire
At least 94 people have died and 76 injured after a huge fire engulfed a high-rise public housing complex in Hong Kong.
Guinea-Bissau Coup: ECOWAS, AU Issue Strong Condemnation
The election observation missions to Guinea-Bissau set up by the African Union, AU, and Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and the West African Elders forum, have condemned the halt of the announcement of presidential and legislative elections and subsequent military takeover in the West African country.
Ukraine Reaches Understanding With US On Peace Plan, Trump Envoy To Meet Putin
Ukraine has said a “common understanding” has been reached with the US on a peace deal aimed at ending the war with Russia, based on a 28-point plan presented to Kyiv by the US last week.
Zelensky Welcomes Amendments To Proposed Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the proposed changes to the controversial 28-point peace plan for ending the war with Russia.
US Hails ‘Tremendous Progress’ At Ukraine Peace Talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that a”tremendous amount of progress” has been achieved in talks to finalise a United States-proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing
United States President, Donald Trump has said that Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, “knew nothing” about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as he welcomed him to the White House.
Pope Warns Against Escalating Violence, Persecution Of Christians In Nigeria
Pope Leo has voiced renewed alarm over the escalating violence, discrimination, and persecution faced by Christian populations in several nations, including Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, Bangladesh, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, among others.
Trump’s Plan For Gaza Backed By UN Security Council
The United Nation Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution that endorses US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza.
Ecuador Votes Against Allowing Foreign Military Bases In Country
Ecuadoreans have voted against allowing the return of foreign military bases in the country.