London – In a move signaling a hardening stance on immigration, the UK Home Office confirmed the deportation of a record 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian nationals on a single flight Friday. This action comes amidst a wider escalation of immigration enforcement and returns, with over 3,600 people deported to various countries since the Labour government took office in July. The deportations coincide with a controversial new policy directing asylum seekers…

A drone has hit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s holiday home in the country’s north, Al Jazeera has confirmed, triggering air raid sirens across Israel, including the main city of Tel Aviv. Netanyahu’s spokesman said one of three drones launched from Lebanon hit Netanyahu’s residence in the town of Caesarea on Saturday, adding that he was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties. The two other drones were…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is the US agency in charge of regulating road safety revealed on Friday that they are probing Tesla’s self-driving software systems. Tech billionaire, Elon Musk owns Tesla. BBC reports that the evaluation by the NHTSA covers 2.4 million Tesla vehicles across multiple models manufactured between 2016 and 2024. It said NHTSA’s action is the first step toward any potential recall that the…

In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump held Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden responsible for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, pointedly refraining from criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments were made during an interview with podcaster Patrick Bet-David, which aired on Thursday, nearly two and a half years after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. “I think Zelensky is one of the greatest salesmen I’ve…

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…