Author: Solomon Alaka

Strasbourg, 9 October 2025 — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived two no-confidence votes on Thursday, as the European Parliament rejected censure motions brought by both far-right and far-left groups. The Votes With 720 members in the chamber, neither motion came close to the two-thirds majority required to unseat the Commission president […]

Washington, DC — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stark warning on Thursday that air traffic controllers who repeatedly fail to show up for work during the government shutdown risk losing their jobs. His comments come amid a surge in absences that has led to significant delays and disruptions across the nation’s air travel […]

The Israeli government has confirmed that it has approved the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hamas, a move that could bring an end to one of the deadliest conflicts in the region’s history. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister’s Office following a late-night cabinet session. Key Provisions of the Agreement […]

London, 9 October 2025 — The UK government on Thursday released a list of 82 mid-skilled jobs that will qualify for temporary work visas, part of a new immigration framework aimed at filling critical labour gaps while maintaining tighter controls on long-term migration. The Temporary Shortage List The roles, compiled by the Migration Advisory Committee […]

Business South Africa and Nigeria poised to exit FATF grey listSouth Africa and Nigeria are expected to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list at the October plenary in Paris. Both countries have implemented reforms to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. Exiting the list would improve investor confidence and […]

Sacramento, 9 October 2025 — California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a groundbreaking bill that bans ultraprocessed foods from public school lunch programs statewide, marking a significant shift in school nutrition policy aimed at improving student health. What the Law Covers The legislation prohibits the inclusion of foods classified as “ultraprocessed” — typically […]

Rafah, 9 October 2025 — The Egyptian Red Crescent has confirmed that 153 trucks carrying humanitarian aid are en route to Gaza, following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The convoy marks one of the largest single-day aid deliveries since the outbreak of hostilities in 2023. Humanitarian Lifeline The trucks, coordinated […]