Author: Solomon Alaka

🌍 Behind the Headlines, Reciprocity Denied: US, Nigerian Visa Sanctions Reveal Coercive Power Politics, Deals and Diplomacy

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Migration Diplomacy and the Politics of Leverage By Staff Writer | August 2025 While public attention often focuses on deportation flights and border enforcement, the real story behind global migration diplomacy is one of control, compliance, and strategic leverage. Recent developments involving the United Kingdom, United States, and several African nations reveal a troubling pattern: […]

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đŸŒ§ïž Torrential Rains Kill 20 in Northern Pakistan as Monsoon Toll Surpasses 300

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ISLAMABAD — August 18, 2025 — At least 20 people were killed on Monday following fresh torrential rains in northern Pakistan, as the country grapples with one of its most intense monsoon seasons in recent history. The latest fatalities occurred in Swabi district, located in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where a cloudburst destroyed […]

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📰 European Markets Rise Due to Optimism from U.S.-Ukraine Peace Talks

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Brussels, August 19, 2025 — European stock markets edged higher on Tuesday following high-stakes diplomatic talks in Washington between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and key European leaders. The meeting, held at the White House, sparked cautious optimism over a potential pathway to peace in Ukraine, lifting investor sentiment across global markets. […]

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UN Report on Sri Lanka Sparks Global Concern Over Human Rights Violations

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Geneva — August, 2025 A newly released report by the United Nations Human Rights Office has reignited international concern over systemic human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, prompting calls for urgent action from Human Rights Watch (HRW) and other advocacy groups. Key Findings from the UN Report UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker TĂŒrk […]

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đŸ”„ Iran Heatwave Triggers Office Closures Amid Strain on Water and Power Infrastructure

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Tehran, Iran — August 17, 2025 Iran is grappling with an intense heatwave that has severely strained its water and electricity infrastructure, prompting authorities to order the closure of public offices and banks across Tehran and several other provinces. The move, aimed at conserving energy and managing dwindling resources, reflects the growing urgency of the […]

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Statement by Commissioner Lahbib on the 2025 World Humanitarian Day

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Ahead of this year’s World Humanitarian Day, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, issued the following statement:  “The EU is one of the world’s largest humanitarian aid donors, working to save millions of lives in crisis situations globally. Yet at a time when humanitarian needs are reaching new heights, respect for International […]

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📰 Newsmax to Pay $67 Million in Defamation Settlement Over 2020 Election Misinformation

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DENVER — August 18, 2025 — Conservative news outlet Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, marking a significant legal consequence for the network’s role in spreading false claims about the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The settlement, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday, resolves […]

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📞 Ireland National Leaving Certificate Helpline Opens August 22 to Support Students and Families

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DUBLIN — August 19, 2025 — The Department of Education and Youth has announced the launch of the National Parents and Students Leaving Certificate Helpline, which will open at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22. The freephone and text-based support service is designed to assist students and their families during the critical period when Leaving […]

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WTO Chief Okonjo Iweala: Tinubu’s Reforms Stabilizing Economy, But Nigerians Need Urgent Support on Food and Fiscal Policy

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Calls Grow for Immediate Relief Measures Amid Soaring Food Prices Abuja, Nigeria — August 2025 The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has acknowledged the stabilizing impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, but warned that many Nigerians continue to face severe hardship as a result of these policies. Her […]

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South Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security Council

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Referencing the recent quarterly report from the Secretary-General on challenges facing the world’s youngest nation, Ms. Pobee underscored that since March, previous gains in the peace process have been largely eroded. Military offensives, primarily involving South Sudan’s rival militia which answers to the First Vice President and Government troops loyal to the President, have continued, and […]

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