Author: Solomon Alaka

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stated earlier today that his administration has not engaged in any communication with the United States government, despite escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations in recent weeks. “There has been no contact, no dialogue,” Maduro said during a televised address, dismissing speculation of backchannel negotiations. His remarks come amid renewed […]

The Earthshot Prize will host its 2025 awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 5, at the iconic Museum of Tomorrow. This marks the first time the global environmental initiative will be held in Latin America, following previous editions in London, Boston, Singapore, and Cape Town. Founded by Prince William, the Earthshot Prize […]

In a new report published against the backdrop of intensifying Israeli military operations in Gaza City, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, urged Israel and all countries to fulfil their obligations under international law “to end the genocide” and punish those responsible. “The Commission […]

PORTLAOISE, Ireland — Ministers Martin Heydon TD and Michael Healy-Rae TD have announced the awarding of tenders for two new farm safety awareness programmes targeting children and young people. The initiatives, unveiled at the National Ploughing Championships 2025, will receive a combined €152,041 in funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Irish […]

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgarian authorities have arrested Igor Grechushkin, a Russian-Cypriot national linked to the 2020 Beirut port explosion that killed at least 218 people and injured thousands. Grechushkin was detained at Sofia International Airport on September 6 upon arrival from Cyprus, following an Interpol red notice issued at Lebanon’s request. Grechushkin is alleged to […]

The funeral of the Duchess of Kent will take place today at 14:00 BST at Westminster Cathedral. Ahead of the service, her coffin will lie in the private chapel at Kensington Palace. Members of the Royal Family, including the King and Queen, as well as the Duke of Kent and his family, are expected to […]

In recent weeks, widespread flooding has engulfed large parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states in the north of the country. The agency’s representative in South Sudan, Marie-Helene Verney, said that “if the flooding continues, up to 400,000 people are likely to be displaced by the end of the year, exceeding flood displacement levels seen […]