Hamas-controlled Interior Ministry officials in Gaza confirmed that over 20 local residents were killed by Palestinian security forces for allegedly stealing humanitarian aid. The operation, carried out with the assistance of tribal committees, targeted individuals suspected of hijacking aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip. According to reports, the victims were part of organized gangs that had taken control of aid shipments. In a statement on Hamas’s Al-Aqsa channel, officials declared…

The European Union on Monday announced an expansion of sanctions against Iran following its longstanding support for Russia in its war against Ukraine. The new sanctions include targeting vessels and ports involved in the transfer of drones and missiles. The 27-nation group has decided to ban any deal with ports used to transport Iranian drones, missiles or Russian-linked technology and components, it said in a statement during a meeting of…

President Biden urged leaders to work to protect the environment on Sunday, during a visit to the Amazon rainforest that marked the first such trip by any sitting U.S. president in history, warning that “history is literally watching us now.” “Today, I’m proud to be here — the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest — to recommit to protecting the rainforests, like this one” the president said.…

President-elect Donald Trump has named Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling Carr a “warrior for Free Speech” in a statement on Sunday. Carr has “fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans’ Freedoms” and will “end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America’s job creators and Innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America,”…

Incoming United States President, Donald Trump has confirmed that he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the US military to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented migrants. During the election campaign, immigration was a top issue, and the then Republican candidate promised to deport millions and stabilize the border with Mexico after record numbers of migrants crossed illegally during President Joe Biden’s administration. Fast-forward…

One of ballet world’s brightest stars, Vladimir Shklyarov, is dead. He was aged 39. Shklyarov, a principal dancer with the iconic Mariinsky Theatre, known for his extraordinary talent, captivated audiences across the globe with his performances. The Mariinsky Theatre announced his passing on Saturday, describing it as a “huge loss not only for the theatre’s staff but for all of contemporary ballet.” Russian media reported that Shklyarov fell from the…

Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer met briefly with China’s President, Xi Jinping at the Sheraton Hotel, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil moments before the commencement of the G20 summit meeting on Monday. UK media reported that Starmer told the Chinese President Xi Jinping that Britain will be a “predictable, consistent, sovereign actor committed to the rule of law” in their bilateral ties. According to Britain’s Press Association, Starmer was said…

Chadian authorities have reportedly detained several security personnel accused of colluding with Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) factions to facilitate attacks on defensive sites in Baggara, Lac Province. The arrests, part of Operation Haskinate, were revealed in a series of interrogation videos received on 15 November 2024. The videos depict the suspects, including one from the Guran ethnic group, known for historical opposition to the late President Idriss Déby…

Xi Jinping used his final meeting with Joe Biden to send a clear message to Donald Trump: China wants to be friends, but is ready for a fight if necessary. With Biden set to leave the White House in January, China’s leader took Saturday’s meeting as a chance to spell out his approach toward Trump. That entails finding a way for the world’s two biggest economies to get along, with…

The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has reaffirmed his belief in the limitless potential of Nigerian youths, emphasising their capacity to excel globally when supported with the right leadership and opportunities. The former Governor of Anambra State in a statement on his X page Monday highlighted the achievements of two exceptional Nigerian teenagers who are making waves both locally and internationally. He celebrated 12-year-old Eniola Shokunbi,…

In an outcome that would spark a wild jubilations among law enforcement and child protection advocates, Thomas Govan, 23, of Worthing, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role as the ringleader of a global paedophile network. Govan pleaded guilty to 25 charges, including rape, sexual assault, and distributing indecent images of children. The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) launched an investigation into Govan in May, uncovering a…