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Kaduna Police Arrest Notorious Bandit , Rescue Three Kidnapped Victims
The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the arrest of Muhammad Bello, a notorious bandit and accomplice of Dogo Haliru, following the rescue of three kidnapped victims along the Kindandan-Dogon Dawa Road in the Birnin Gwari local government area. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Mansir Hassan revealed that the state Commissioner […]
UK general election holds July 4
A United Kingdom general election is to be held on July 4, British media reported on Wednesday quoting sources, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with his top ministers. Political editors at the BBC, ITV, Sky News and The Guardian all said Sunak would name the date in a Downing Street statement after the cabinet […]
Details On Iran’s Raisi Copter Crash Emerge
Iran’s presidential chief of staff has revealed more details about the helicopter crash in the country over the weekend which led to the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and two top local officials in the province of East Azerbaijan. Gholamhossein Esmaili said on Monday in an interview with Iran state TV […]
Leukemia Diagnosis: Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad Faces Health Battle
Asma al-Assad, the wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who battled breast cancer successfully in 2019, has now been diagnosed with leukemia, according to a statement from the president’s office on Tuesday. The statement revealed, “First Lady Asma al-Assad has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.” Concerns arise as the embassy delays issuing a visa […]
Court Disqualifies Jacob Zuma From Contesting May 29 Elections
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from running for a seat in Parliament in next week’s national election due to a previous criminal conviction, as ruled by the country’s highest court on Monday. This decision by the Constitutional Court is likely to heighten political tensions ahead of a potentially pivotal vote for […]
Spain Demands Public Apology from Argentina’s President Amid Diplomatic Strain
Spain is demanding a formal apology from Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, following his disparaging remarks about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, amidst a growing diplomatic dispute between the two nations. In response to Milei’s comments, the Spanish government has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires and plans to summon the Argentine ambassador for discussions. […]
Owner Arrested After Billboard Collapse Kills 16 in Mumbai
Indian police have arrested Bhavesh Bhinde, the owner of a large billboard that collapsed onto a petrol station in Mumbai, killing 16 people. The arrest follows the filing of a culpable homicide case against Bhinde, who had fled the city after the incident. The tragedy occurred on Monday during severe rain and dust storms that […]
16-year-old boy killed by crocodile after boat breaks down
A 16-year-old boy in Australia has died after being attacked by a large crocodile in the Torres Strait, authorities say. According to Fox News, the incident occurred on Thursday off the waters of Saibai Island, a relatively-remote island of around 500 people. Saibai Island is geographically close to Papua New Guinea and it is part […]
Heavy floods in UAE, Afghanistan, Pakistan, 135 people killed
Afghanistan’s disaster management department reported that approximately 70 people lost their lives due to heavy rains that have battered the country over the past five days, exacerbating flash floods triggered by spring downpours. Meanwhile, neighbouring Pakistan also faced severe spring downpours, resulting in 65 fatalities from storm-related incidents. The rainfall rate in Pakistan was nearly […]
Israel demands diplomatic sanctions against Iran
The Israel government has intensified efforts to counter Iran’s aggressive actions by calling on 32 countries to impose sanctions against the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and their missile program. This move follows Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel, which occurred late on Saturday. Iran utilized over 300 drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles in retaliation for […]