By Joke Kujenya A DIPLOMATIC breakthrough in the Ukraine war talks took shape on Tuesday as top United States and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia, marking the first direct engagement between Washington and Moscow since the 2022 invasion. However, the absence of Ukrainian representatives has raised concerns across Europe. The high-level ...
By Joke Kujenya with reports from international media UNITED STATES of America’s President Donald Trump has embraced the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s stance on Ukraine’s NATO membership, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy. He said the decision leaves Ukraine exposed to future Russian aggression, with President Volodymy...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter REFUSAL BY the Canadian High Commission to grant a visa to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has ignited significant diplomatic tensions between the two nations. This incident has prompted strong reactions from top Nigerian officials, who view the move as a prof...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RAPID advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked intense debate among world leaders, technology executives, and academics gathered in Paris for a two-day summit. The event, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to address AI’s f...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter STRONGER IMMIGRATION enforcement in the United Kingdom has led to over 600 arrests in January, marking a significant 73% increase compared to the same period last year. The UK authorities said they have intensified crackdowns on illegal employment, targeting more than 800 businesses, including nail ...
By Joke Kujenya FORMER UNITED States presidents traditionally retain security clearances as a courtesy, granting them access to classified intelligence. That practice has now been upended. President Donald Trump has officially revoked former President Joe Biden’s security clearance, ending his access to intelligence briefings. The decision mi...
By Joke Kujenya FAITH-BASED organisations and community groups are set to receive expanded federal support following the establishment of the White House Faith Office. This initiative aims to empower religious and community entities in their efforts to strengthen families, promote self-sufficiency, and protect religious liberties across the ...
By Joke Kujenya THE UNITED States has escalated its opposition to the International Criminal Court (ICC) by imposing sanctions on officials involved in its investigations into U.S. and Israeli personnel. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency, citing what he described as the ICC’s “illegitim...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter REACTIONS ERUPTED on Tuesday as President Donald Trump doubled down on his proposal for Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip and announced that the United States will take over the tiny territory in a joint press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump unveils radical p...
By Joke Kujenya THE UNITED States has formally withdrawn from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and ceased participation in the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), citing concerns over bias and mismanagement. The move, announced on Tuesday through an executive order signed by President Donald T...
