Kemi Badenoch, one of the final two contenders for the Conservative Party leadership, has positioned herself as a champion of grassroots campaigning, focusing on direct engagement with party members rather than prioritizing media appearances. Her approach contrasts sharply with that of her rival, Robert Jenrick, who has opted for a more public-facing strategy, delivering speeches and seeking a higher media profile. Badenoch, the MP for North West Essex, made her…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined a bold “victory plan” for Ukraine in a parliamentary session, emphasizing a path to peace while strengthening Ukraine’s strategic position in its ongoing conflict with Russia. His proposals have received mixed reactions from global leaders, while Russia has sharply condemned them as provocative. Central to Zelenskyy’s plan is an “unconditional invitation” for Ukraine to join NATO, a proposal he discussed previously with leaders in…

The Cameroonian government has imposed a ban on media discussions regarding the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya, who has not made a public appearance since early September. The decree, issued by Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji on October 9, categorizes any debate on the president’s condition as a “matter of national security” and warns of severe legal consequences for violations. In a letter marked “highly urgent” and addressed to…

The Canadian government has expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, following evidence of violent criminal activities linked to the Indian government. According to Associated Press reports, this development was confirmed by a senior Canadian government official. The official, who did not want to be identified, disclosed this on Monday, stating that he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. However, India had announced the withdrawal of…

A Hezbollah drone strike on Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) training camp near Binyamina, a town located about 20 miles south of Haifa in northern Israel, has killed four Israeli soldiers and injured 61 others. According to the IDF, who confirmed that seven of the injured soldiers are in critical condition following the strike, the Hezbollah attack was in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and Beirut last Thursday. Also,…

The Republican Party’s presidential candidate in the United States (US) election, Donald Trump, has said that he would raise tariffs on vehicles by 200 percent to prevent the importation of cars from Mexico and to protect US carmakers. Speaking in an interview aired on Fox News on Sunday, though Trump specifically mentioned Mexico, the top exporter to the US in 2023, the policy could affect other countries, including Saudi Arabia,…

Police authorities in the United States have arrested a man armed with guns outside Donald Trump’s rally in Coachella Valley, California. The Riverside County sheriff, Chad Bianco, said in a statement that the suspect, identified as Vem Miller, was carrying a loaded shotgun, handgun, and high-capacity magazine. He was intercepted by police at a checkpoint about a half-mile from the rally entrance on Saturday. The statement reads, ”On Saturday, October…

In a tragic turn of events, former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond passed away on Saturday afternoon at the age of 69 after reportedly suffering a heart attack during a trip to North Macedonia. The veteran politician collapsed during lunch at a conference, where eyewitnesses said desperate attempts to resuscitate him by medical teams were ultimately unsuccessful. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Scotland…

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has reaffirmed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in the North-West region. According to a statement by Ahmad Dan-Wudil, Matawalle’s Personal Assistant on Media, the Minister made this declaration during an extensive security assessment tour of the region on Thursday. The tour is part of the government’s strategic initiatives to combat the escalating insecurity in the area. During a…

As Israeli forces intensified attack against Hezbollah posts in or near their villages, the Israeli military on Saturday warned residents of southern Lebanon to stay away from their homes. The warning comes as Hezbollah said it launched missiles across the border on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. During the festival, cities around Israel, and markets were closed and public transport halted as observant Jews fasted and…

For her infamous role in the hijack of a taxi and assault of the driver in the Phoenix Park last summer, Gillian Byrne is to be sentenced later this month. According to Sunday World, pregnant 38-year-old Byrne of St Vincent de Paul Hostel, Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1, had pleaded guilty to the unlawful seizure of a vehicle and assault causing harm on July 26, 2023. Prosecutors told Dublin Circuit…

24 million of Brazil’s 212m citizens gamble online The government of Brazilian has begun closing down several betting sites in the South American country. As at last count, more than 2.000 betting sites, including those that sponsor popular football teams, Corinthians, and other first-division clubs, have been closed down. According to Brazil’s Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, the country, which is Latin America’s biggest economy, is battling a betting “pandemic,” prompting…