Author: Solomon Alaka

Thailand’s Nok Air Ordered to Suspend International Flights Over Safety Concerns

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📍 Bangkok, Thailand — Budget carrier Nok Air has been ordered to suspend all international flight operations following a directive from Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT). The decision comes after a series of safety-related incidents recorded between 2023 and 2025, prompting regulatory intervention. According to CAAT, the airline exhibited operational deficiencies including in-flight engine shutdowns, […]

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Indonesia Protests Leave Eight Dead as President Subianto Cancels China Trip

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📍 Jakarta, Indonesia — At least eight people have died in recent protests across Indonesia, as nationwide demonstrations erupted over perceived government excess and police violence. The unrest, which began in late August, was sparked by public outrage over lawmakers’ housing allowances and intensified following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver allegedly struck by […]

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Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 in Eastern Afghanistan Earthquake with an Estimated 3000 Injured

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📍 Kunar Province, Afghanistan — A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing more than 1,400 people and injuring over 3,000, according to figures released by the Taliban government. The worst-hit areas include Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where entire villages were flattened and thousands of homes destroyed. The quake’s shallow depth—just 8 […]

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U.S. Revokes TSMC Waiver for Chip Supplies to China Amid Tightening Export Controls

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📍 Washington, D.C. — The United States has revoked a key export waiver previously granted to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), restricting its ability to ship chipmaking equipment and supplies to its facility in Nanjing, China. The decision, effective December 31, 2025, eliminates TSMC’s Validated End User (VEU) status, which had allowed streamlined shipments without […]

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🍌 Chiquita to Resume Operations in Panama After Mass Layoffs

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Banana giant Chiquita Brands has announced plans to restart operations in Panama following mass layoffs earlier this year that affected over 6,000 workers. The decision comes after months of halted production in the western province of Bocas del Toro, triggered by a labor strike linked to nationwide pension reform protests. Chiquita will invest $30 million […]

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President Xi Jinping Hosts Strategic Partners and Allies at Beijing Military Parade Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

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📍 Beijing, China — Great! Here’s the professionally redrafted, compact journalistic article aligned with your chosen headline: President Xi Jinping Hosts Strategic Partners and Allies at Beijing Military Parade Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions 📍 Beijing, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed a select group of international leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North […]

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EU donates €1 million in humanitarian funding and 130 tonnes of in-kind assistance in response to the earthquake in Afghanistan

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Following the strong earthquake that hit north-eastern Afghanistan, the EU has approved €1 million in humanitarian emergency funding to address the most urgent needs of the affected population. This money will go to humanitarian partners that are already carrying out relief operations on the ground. In addition, the EU will donate around 130 tonnes of […]

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United States Intervenes and Sues ProMedica Health System, Inc. and Its Affiliates for Providing Grossly Substandard Nursing Home Services | Office of Public Affairs

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The United States has intervened and filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania under the False Claims Act (FCA) against ProMedica Health System, Inc. (ProMedica) and various affiliated entities including HCR ManorCare Inc. and four nursing homes located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia (the defendants). ProMedica […]

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Nigeria: Niger State Faces Criticism Over Pilgrimage Budget Amid Education and Infrastructure Gaps

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The Niger State Government in Nigeria is facing public scrutiny following reports that billions of naira have been allocated for religious pilgrimages, while many public schools in the state lack basic amenities. Critics argue that the disparity reflects misplaced priorities, as pupils in several communities continue to learn on bare floors in overcrowded classrooms, with […]

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🏦 Union Bank of Nigeria Completes Merger with Titan Trust, Marking Sector Milestone

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Union Bank of Nigeria has officially completed its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The consolidation marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s banking sector, resulting in the full absorption of Titan Trust’s operations and assets into Union Bank. As part of the merger, Titan Trust […]

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