By Emmanuel Nwagboniwe After a protracted battle with cancer, the sun set yesterday for one of the world’s most impactful leaders in recent history, Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States(U.S) ,as he passed at the ripe age of 100 years Carter’s demise was announced Sunday by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.His death is coming about six weeks after the passing of his wife Rosalynn on Nov. 19, 2023 at…

At least 11 people lost their lives on Sunday, after another Israeli attack in the industrial zone of Adra, located about 15 kilometers northeast of the capital of Syria. Local sources quoted by the press indicate that the bombing involved two missiles and targeted several shops and a warehouse, causing powerful blasts and great destruction in the place. According to sources, estimated life losses may rise as operations to recover…

Pope Francis expressed his condolences on Sunday to those who lost loved ones in the crash of a Boeing 737-800 plane during landing at the international airport of the city of Muan in South Korea. On Sunday noon, after praying the Angelus from the window of his study, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, before more than 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Francis said that “my thoughts are directed…

President Joe Biden believes he could have beaten Donald Trump in last month’s US presidential election if he had stayed in the race, it has been reported. The White House incumbent, who is set to hand over the keys to Trump next month – withdrew from the race in July amid pressure over his low polling numbers and rocky performance in a televised debate against his Republican rival. He was…

…Pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office The United States is expected to announce that it will send $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Friday, as the Biden administration pushes to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on January 20. The large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems…

North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president. Trump’s return to the White House raises prospects for high-profile diplomacy with North Korea. During his first term, Trump met Kim three times for talks on the North’s nuclear programme. Many experts however say a quick resumption of Kim-Trump summitry is…

Russia is deploying “human waves” of North Korean soldiers, the U.S. said Friday, and at least one soldier captured by Ukraine died of his injuries. According to White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby, some North Korean soldiers have taken their own lives rather than surrendering to Ukrainian forces. These suicides, he said, were “likely out of fear of reprisal against their families in North Korea in the event…

Human rights activists say at least 130 people killed after ruling party’s Daniel Chapo confirmed winner of election Human rights activists in Mozambique have accused the ruling Frelimo party of orchestrating looting and violence, including organising mass prison breakouts, as cover for a brutal crackdown they say has killed at least 130 people since Christmas Day. “The strategy of Frelimo now is to create a state of terror,” said Quitéria…

A South Korean plane crash at Muan Airport killed 179 people after failing to deploy landing gear. Investigations are underway as the nation mourns one of its worst aviation disasters in decades. Muan, South Korea — A devastating aviation disaster unfolded Sunday morning as a South Korean passenger jet crashed while landing, claiming the lives of 179 people. The Jeju Air flight, returning from Bangkok, carried 181 passengers and crew…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption. Netanyahu, 75, is among a cohort of older world leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, and President-elect Donald Trump, 78, whose health and physical fitness are under deep scrutiny both…

Husbands who help around the house aren’t just pulling their weight – they’re improving their wives’ mental health. Research shows that when men take on more cooking, cleaning and ironing duties, their female partners are less likely to suffer with depression. The study, by scientists in South Korea, found that for every extra hour of housework a husband does, his wife’s chances of suffering low mood or depression drops by 12 per…

North Korea’s new law punishes divorcing couples with labor camp sentences, targeting both spouses. This move follows rising divorce rates linked to economic hardships since the pandemic. North Korea has implemented a strict new policy targeting divorcing couples, marking a significant shift in the nation’s legal approach to marriage dissolution. Previously, only the spouse initiating the divorce faced punitive measures. Under the updated law, both individuals in a divorcing couple…