The U.S. and Ukraine should form a joint investment fund” – A key point in the proposed deal to control Ukraine’s resources U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded repayment for the military aid and financial assistance the United States has provided to Ukraine since the start of the war with Russia. Trump insists that Ukraine should compensate the U.S. with $500 billion worth of rare earth minerals to cover the…

Swedish court delivered a mixed verdict on Monday, convicting four men on terrorism-related charges while acquitting three of them of planning a specific terrorist attack. All four were found guilty of participating in a terrorist organization, specifically the Islamic State in Somalia, according to a statement released by the court. The convictions stem from activities including recruiting individuals to the organization, disseminating propaganda, and providing weapons training. While prosecutors argued…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed strong support for Israel’s aim to “eradicate” Hamas in Gaza. This declaration raises questions about Washington’s dedication to a tenuous ceasefire agreement that it facilitated last month. Rubio emphasized the urgency of releasing the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza, asserting that the Palestinian militant organization can no longer maintain control over the devastated territory. His remarks reflect a hardline stance, potentially shifting…

A groundbreaking prostate cancer test, boasting an impressive 96% accuracy rate, has been developed by scientists and is supported by Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy. This innovative test is hailed as “truly game-changing,” capable of not only diagnosing prostate cancer with remarkable precision but also identifying the disease’s aggression and sub-type. The Cambridge-based digital diagnostic firm, EDX Medical, is behind this initiative, which has been found to be more…

The United States (US) has finalized plans to repatriate 201 Nigerians, including individuals with criminal records and those residing in the country without proper documentation.   This move is part of a broader immigration enforcement effort under President Donald Trump’s administration. The US government cited violations of immigration laws and criminal records as reasons for the deportation. During a meeting with US Ambassador Richard Mills at Tafawa Balewa House in Abuja,…

Europe’s leaders find themselves in a state of urgency, as evidenced by their emergency security summit held in Paris on Monday. This convening underscores the continent’s growing alarm, particularly in light of the recent exclusion from U.S. led discussions with Russia regarding the future of Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he may soon meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, further intensifying the pressure on European nations to respond…

Pritam Singh, the leader of the opposition Workers’ Party, has been found guilty of providing false testimony under oath to a parliamentary committee. This verdict, handed down by a local court, has sparked widespread discussion about accountability and the integrity of political figures in Singapore, particularly in the lead-up to the next general election. The court imposed the maximum fine of S$7,000 (approximately $5,223 or £4,148) for each of the…

Britain’s Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, pledged to send British peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to help guarantee its security. Starmer wrote in an opinion piece for Monday’s Telegraph newspaper that “the UK is ready to play a leading role in accelerating work on security guarantees for Ukraine.” In the opinion letter, the UK Prime Minister urged fellow European leaders to respond to demands from…

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister has promised to make US President Donald Trump’s plan to remove and resettle Gaza’s population “a reality”. Netanyahu said he was cooperating with the US on a “common strategy” for Gaza after a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem on Sunday. He said he and Rubio had discussed ways to implement Trump’s vision, which would also see the US take control…

It was a tragic event as more than 40 people, mostly women, were killed after an illegal gold mine collapsed in Mali on Saturday, authorities and local sources. The collapse took place near Kéniéba, in Mali’s western, gold-rich Kayes region. The victims had climbed into open-pit areas left by industrial miners to look for scraps of gold when the earth around them caved in, a gold miner’s union leader told…

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) being championed by tech billionaire, Elon Musk announced on its official X account that $1.9 billion of misplaced funds have been recovered from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), adding that former President Joe Biden’s administration was to blame. ‘These funds were earmarked for the administration of financial services, but were no longer needed,’ DOGE wrote in a post on X on…

Make America Great Again (MAGA) influencer, Ashley St Clair, has claimed that she has a child with billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk. In a statement posted on X on Saturday, Ms St Clair revealed that she gave birth to the child five months ago but had chosen to keep the news private to protect their family’s privacy. She added that she intends to raise her child in a safe and normal…