Mexico’s Sheinbaum takes office, making history as first woman president
Reuters MEXICO CITY – When Claudia Sheinbaum takes her oath of office on Tuesday, formally becoming Mexico’s first woman president, she will adopt a new government logo that nods to…
North Korean defector in South stole bus in bid to return home, media reports say
Reuters SEOUL – A North Korean defector living in South Korea was detained on Tuesday after ramming a stolen bus into a barricade on a bridge near the heavily militarised…
Iran preparing imminent missile attack on Israel: US
AFP Iran is preparing an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel, the United States said Tuesday, warning that any such assault would have “severe” consequences for Tehran. The warning came…
South Korea unveils its most powerful missile, which could reach North Korea’s underground bunkers
It was the first time for South Korea to disclose that missile. Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea unveiled its most powerful ballistic missile and other weapons that…
Russia orders Discord to remove almost 1,000 posts it says contain illegal materials
Reuters Russia’s communications regulator has ordered instant messaging platform Discord to delete almost 1,000 materials it deems illegal, including posts it says contain child pornography and promoting drug abuse, the…
NBA legend Mutombo dies from brain cancer aged 58
Agency Report NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing…
Condolence Statement from Yoruba Nation Youth
From the desk of the both home and diaspora Yoruba Nation Youth Leaders. Joint Condolence Statement Yoruba Nation Youth 01/10/2024 We, Prophet Adele Ologunloluwa and Comrade Oyegunle Oluwamayowa Omotoyole (OMAYOR),…
As toll crosses 100, Trump puts Hurricane Helene at election center stage
AFP Donald Trump sought to turn a storm that killed more than 100 people and caused destructive flooding across the US southeast into a major presidential election issue Monday, as…
Israeli forces in ‘limited’ Lebanon ground operations against Hezbollah: US
AFP Israeli strikes have escalated in Lebanon in recent days, following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli forces have launched limited incursions in Lebanon, the United States said…
Anthony Joshua hit with boxing suspension following devastating Daniel Dubois ‘knockout’
Agency Report The British Boxing Board of Control has hit Anthony Joshua with a suspension from the squared circle following his devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley. The…