Tag: USA
US: American citizens warned to reconsider travelling to Nigeria on safety grounds
The U.S. Department of State issued a stark update to its Nigeria Travel Advisory on April 8, 2026, maintaining the country's overall status at Level [...]
Two rappers charged for kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged rapper Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) and fellow artist Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.) in connection with a [...]
Cuba pardons over 2,000 inmates amid escalating U.S. Economic pressure
The Cuban government has begun releasing 2,010 prisoners in its largest amnesty in a decade, a move it describes as a "sovereign and humanitarian gest [...]
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to “Concrete Steps” to ease tensions following U.S.-hosted talks
In a significant diplomatic move, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda agreed to "concrete steps" to de-escalate tensions and advance a s [...]
Iran sports minister: We will not play at the 2026 World Cup
Iran's Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, has announced that the national team will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This decision [...]
Gas and oil prices rise as stock prices fall due to the USA and Israel attack on Iran
Global energy markets and stock exchanges have been roiled by a dramatic escalation in the Middle East following coordinated military strikes by the U [...]
Ghana’s embassy in Iran closed
Foreign Affairs Minister of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwah, has confirmed that Ghana has closed its embassy in Iran.
The decision was made in the [...]
Trump tells Keir Starmer to fix the UK amid tension over Greenland
Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with remarks directed at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him to “straighten up” Britain.
“Th [...]
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The Trump administration is placing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, further restricting the legal routes for enter [...]
Which countries could be in Trump’s sights after Venezuela?
He's followed through on threats against Venezuela by capturing its president and his wife from their heavily fortified Caracas compound in [...]