By Joke Kujenya SOUTH KOREA’s Constitutional Court has permanently removed President Yoon Suk-yeol from office after ruling he violated the constitution by declaring martial law, deploying armed troops against parliament, and attempting to detain rival lawmakers. The unanimous ruling, delivered on Friday morning by acting chief justice Moon H...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to addressing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a speech on Tuesday, marking his first major address since returning to office. Speaking before a joint session of Congress, he underscored the rise in autism diagnoses and pledged to prioritise research and policy me...
By Joke Kujenya TENSIONS BETWEEN the United States and Russia reached a boiling point as President Donald Trump threatened to impose secondary tariffs of up to 50% on countries purchasing Russian oil, should Moscow continue to resist a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. The remarks came after Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed doubts abo...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of a third term in office, despite the U.S. Constitution’s explicit two-term limit. In a recent phone interview with NBC News, Trump suggested that there are “methods” to bypass the restriction, adding that many of his supporters are urging him to...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter HUNDREDS OF Palestinians took to the streets of northern Gaza on Tuesday in the largest anti-Hamas demonstration since the war with Israel began, calling for an end to the ongoing conflict and demanding that the militant group step down from power. Footage verified by multiple news agencies showed c...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald J. Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at strengthening the country’s election security by enforcing stricter voter verification measures and preventing foreign interference. Under the order, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must update voter registration forms to requ...
By Joke Kujenya RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin has agreed to a temporary halt on attacks targeting energy and infrastructure facilities in Ukraine following an extended phone call with United States President Donald Trump, the White House confirmed on Tuesday. However, Moscow declined to commit to a broader ceasefire, leaving key aspects of...
By Joke Kujenya A CRUCIAL phone call between Presidents Donald Trump of United States, and Vladimir Putin of Russia, is set for Tuesday, with discussions expected to centre on ending the Ukraine war through a 30-day ceasefire and potential territorial concessions by Kyiv. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters he was optimistic a...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday, engaging in discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, trade relations, and transatlantic defense spending. The meeting, held at the White House, reflected the alliance’s diplomatic efforts as negotiations continue over a ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT DONALD Trump has taken his legal battle against birthright citizenship to the United States Supreme Court after federal district courts in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington state blocked his executive order seeking to end the practice. Trump’s order, signed on his first day in office, aims to deny birthright ci...
