In a major diplomatic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to end the war in Ukraine following a lengthy phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two leaders reportedly spoke for over two hours, with both sides describing the exchange as constructive and forward-looking. According to Russian state media, President Putin conveyed Moscow’s willingness to work with Kyiv on drafting a formal ceasefire memorandum. This announcement marks one of the strongest signals yet of Russia’s openness to ending the conflict, which has stretched on for years with devastating humanitarian consequences. Trump, who played a central role in…
Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso
The tragic killing of 22 year old Colombian model and influencer María José Estupiñán has ignited widespread fury and reignited fierce criticism over the country’s continued failure to protect women from gender-based violence. Estupiñán, a student and rising social media personality from the northeastern city of Cúcuta, was shot dead at her home on May 15 by a man disguised as a delivery driver. According to police, the suspect rang her doorbell and shot her in the face when she answered. Surveillance footage captured the suspect fleeing the scene shortly after the attack. Authorities have since revealed that Estupiñán had…
Marking his first year in office, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te delivered a tempered yet resolute message on Tuesday, calling for peace and dialogue with China amid heightened cross-Strait tensions and growing political friction at home. In a press conference following his formal address, President Lai reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to peace while cautioning against naïveté in the face of Chinese aggression. “Peace is priceless, and in war there are no winners,” Lai said. “It is the aggressor who undermines peace. Taiwan is a peace-loving nation, and our society values goodwill. However, whilst our pursuit of peace is sincere, it must not…
Nearly half of young people would prefer to live in a world without the internet, according to a new survey that paints a stark picture of digital life’s toll on youth mental health and well-being. The survey, conducted by the British Standards Institution, according to The Guardian, found that 46 per cent of 16 to 21-year-olds would rather grow up in a world without the internet. The findings come amid growing concerns over the psychological impact of social media and the lack of online safety for young users. A striking 68 per cent of respondents said spending time online negatively…
The leaders of the UK, France and Canada on Monday condemned Israel’s “egregious actions” in Gaza and warned of joint action if Israel did not stop its military offensive. But Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, hit back at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying their joint statement was a “huge prize” for Hamas in the war. Starmer, Macron and Carney criticised Israel’s blocking of aid and comments by ministers in Netanyahu’s government who have threatened the mass displacement of Palestinians. “We will not stand by while the Netanyahu government pursues…
The second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s criminal trial is underway, with more government witnesses expected to take the stand.
A promotional naval tour turned tragic over the weekend when Mexico’s naval training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, killing two cadets and critically injuring 11 others. The incident sent shockwaves across Mexico and the international maritime community, as the historic vessel’s masts were snapped during the collision, halting a celebratory world voyage. The accident occurred as the Cuauhtémoc, a majestic 297-foot-long sailing ship carrying 277 people, lost power while navigating the East River amid strong tides and a steady 10 mph wind. Eyewitnesses watched in horror as the vessel’s towering masts struck the underside of the bridge,…
In a symbolic step toward resetting strained ties with the Vatican, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday to open a new chapter in U.S.-Vatican relations, centred around shared efforts to resolve global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine. The high-level meeting marks the first formal encounter between the Trump administration and the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, whose peacemaking priorities appear to align with President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic agenda. The meeting follows the sudden death of Pope Francis last month, one day after a…
In a series of dramatic drug enforcement operations across the country, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 82 year old woman, her daughter, a convicted 80 year old trafficker, and a polytechnic student, while intercepting drugs worth over N3.2 billion at major seaports. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi disclosed the arrests and seizures in a statement released on Sunday, May 18, 2025, highlighting what he described as a “multi-generational drug trafficking operation.” On Saturday, May 17, NDLEA operatives raided the residence of 82 year old Mrs. Uloma Uchechi Sunday in Umuaguma Ntigha Uzor village, Abia State, where…
Russia launched its largest drone assault on Ukraine since the war began in 2022, killing a 28 year old woman and wounding at least three others, including a four year old child, in the Kyiv region. The overnight attack on Sunday involved a staggering 273 drones, primarily targeting Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk. The unprecedented strike came just one day before a scheduled phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, and two days after the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since 2022. While the scale of the attack appeared more symbolic than strategically destructive,…
