Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Indian oil refineries will continue purchasing crude from Russia, officials have confirmed, amid mounting pressure from the United States and threats of sanctions targeting Moscow’s trading partners over its war in Ukraine. The clarification follows reports on Friday suggesting India, one of the world’s largest energy importers, was preparing to halt Russian oil imports. US President Donald Trump appeared to endorse the idea, telling reporters, “I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia… That is a good step.” However, Indian government sources quickly rebutted the claim. Speaking to the ANI news agency, officials stated…

US President Donald Trump has announced the repositioning of two nuclear submarines to unspecified “appropriate regions” in response to what he described as “foolish and inflammatory” remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The move, revealed in a social media post on Friday, marks a sharp escalation in the verbal sparring between the two leaders, which has intensified in recent days over Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that,” Trump said, doubling down on his warning.…

Two Australian citizens have spoken out about their harrowing treatment at the hands of Israeli forces after their boat, part of a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, was intercepted and seized. Journalist Tania “Tan” Safi and human rights activist Robert Martin were among 21 activists on board the Handala, a vessel operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which was carrying food, baby formula, nappies and medicine to Gaza. The boat was intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday in international waters and transported to the Israeli port of Ashdod. Now back in Australia after several days in Israeli…

A number of New South Wales Labor MPs have publicly broken ranks with Premier Chris Minns, vowing to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Gaza this weekend, despite a looming legal challenge by police to block the demonstration.

Former US President Joe Biden delivered a passionate address at the National Bar Association’s 100th Annual Awards Gala in Chicago, celebrating the nation’s civil rights legacy while issuing pointed criticism of the current administration under Donald Trump.

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City and across New Jersey as a powerful storm system barrels through the US east coast, bringing torrential rainfall, dangerous flash flooding, and widespread disruption from New York to Washington DC. Forecasters had warned of the potential for extreme rainfall, with precipitation rates reaching up to 3 inches per hour in some areas. Isolated locations could see as much as 5 to 8 inches of rain, prompting fears of life-threatening flooding. In New York City, officials issued urgent warnings that floodwaters could inundate streets, submerge basements, and disrupt parts of…

Pop star Justin Timberlake has revealed he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, shedding light on recent speculation surrounding his health and performances during his extensive world tour. In a candid Instagram post, Timberlake wrote: “I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which I don’t say so you feel bad for me, but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.” Lyme disease, a serious bacterial illness typically contracted via tick bites, has become increasingly prevalent across the United States in recent years, as rising temperatures allow tick populations to…

Canada will formally recognise a Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced, becoming the third G7 nation in recent days to signal a shift in stance amid mounting pressure and international outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Carney said the recognition would depend on democratic reforms within the Palestinian Authority, including the holding of national elections next year without the involvement of Hamas. He stressed that Canada’s longstanding commitment to a two-state solution had become untenable in the face of increasing violence, political deadlock, and worsening conditions on the ground. “The level of human suffering in…

United States President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 40%, the lowest point of his second term,  as Americans voice increasing dissatisfaction with his handling of key issues such as immigration and the economy. The findings come from a three-day poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, which concluded on Monday. The survey included 1,023 adults nationwide and carries a margin of error of three percentage points. In mid-July, Trump’s approval rating stood at 41%, reflecting a modest but notable decline. The poll results underscore a starkly polarised nation: 83% of Republicans said they approved of the president’s performance, compared…

Donald Trump has claimed that Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender with whom he socialised for over a decade, “stole” Virginia Giuffre and other young female staff members from his Mar-a-Lago resort in the early 2000s. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, as he returned to Washington from Scotland, Trump was pressed to elaborate on remarks he made earlier in the week about falling out with Epstein. On Monday, the president stated that he had expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago “because he did something inappropriate,” specifically, that “he stole people that worked for me”. Senior White House…