Author: Solomon Alaka

Germany’s Journalists’ Union Condemns ABC’s Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Germany’s leading journalists’ union has sharply criticized ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live following the host’s remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The move, which has ignited debate over press freedom and political influence in U.S. media, prompted the German Journalists’ […]

18 September 2025 — A sprawling, multibillion-dollar fraud industry has taken root across Southeast Asia, driven by sophisticated criminal syndicates and increasingly staffed by victims of human trafficking. These operations—often referred to as “fraud factories”—have evolved from defunct gambling centers into high-tech scam compounds, exploiting vulnerable individuals and posing a growing threat to global security. […]

“Welcome progress from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and the US towards urgently needed 3-month humanitarian truce in Sudan,” Mr. Fletcher wrote on social media. “We stand ready to deliver,” he added. “Safe, unhindered access is key.” The joint statement made by the four countries comes amid Sudan’s spiralling crisis of violence, hunger and environmental disaster. After two […]

18 September 2025 — A new report from the World Trade Organization (WTO) projects that artificial intelligence could increase global trade by nearly 40% over the next 15 years, contingent on addressing key policy and infrastructure challenges. The study underscores AI’s capacity to streamline supply chains, enhance predictive analytics, and reduce transaction costs. However, the […]

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s proposed restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing legal concerns over the scope and impact of the initiative. The plan, which aimed to reorganize multiple HHS agencies and eliminate thousands of positions, was challenged by advocacy groups and […]

WELLINGTON — China’s embassy in New Zealand has lodged a formal complaint with the New Zealand government over what it described as the “harassment” of Chinese nationals at airports. The diplomatic protest follows an incident in which a Chinese traveller was reportedly compelled to surrender electronic devices during border screening procedures. The embassy cited the […]