Category: World

A powerful winter storm has caused widespread disruption across the United States, with more than 2,000 flights canceled as it sweeps through the mid-Atlantic region. The storm, which has brought heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and high winds, is severely affecting air travel, particularly at major airports in cities such as Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New […]

On January 7, 2025, an Oyo State High Court in Ibadan will hear the bail applications of Olori Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oriyomi Hamzat, a prominent radio station proprietor, and Mr. Fasasi, the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun. The trio faces legal action following a deadly stampede at a […]

On January 6, 2025, Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued Red alerts for several regions, warning of ongoing severe weather, including heavy rainfall, hailstorms, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The intense weather is expected to persist until January 10. The worst-hit areas on January 6 were Jeddah, Makkah, Riyadh, and Al-Baha, where flash floods, […]

On January 6, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister of Canada, ending his nearly nine-year tenure. The decision comes after a period of growing turmoil within his government and declining public support. Trudeau, who also resigned as leader of the Liberal Party, stated he would remain in office until a successor is selected, […]

fizkes/Shutterstock Remote work has become the norm for many organisations, but its impact on work outcomes has been mixed. On the one hand, the increased flexibility and reduced commuting time it offers have been linked to improved employee wellbeing. On the other, remote work can lead to stress, fatigue, isolation and a heavier workload. Employees […]

Under my leadership, the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) has just taken a transformative step forward in addressing the unique challenges faced by female federal firefighters. These brave individuals, especially those serving as Wildland Firefighters, put their lives and health on the line each year to protect communities from dangerous wildfires. […]

A powerful winter storm has made its way across the United States, impacting millions of residents from the Central Plains to the East Coast. The storm, which began over the weekend, brought heavy snow, ice, and sleet, breaking several local snowfall records and causing widespread disruptions. As of Monday morning, approximately 200,000 people were without […]

In a significant operation, the FBI uncovered a record-breaking stockpile of more than 150 explosive devices during a raid on a farm in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The discovery, which law enforcement officials believe is the largest cache of bombs ever seized by the agency, led to the arrest of 41-year-old Brad Spafford on […]

A dispute has emerged between Israel and Hamas regarding the details of a potential hostage release agreement. Hamas has stated that it has approved a list of 34 hostages provided by Israel, but Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s office has denied receiving such a list. The disagreement comes after a weekend of heavy Israeli airstrikes […]

On Friday, Guatemala and El Salvador deployed additional troops to Haiti as part of the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, aimed at combating the escalating gang violence that has plagued the country. A contingent of 75 Guatemalan soldiers and eight Salvadoran soldiers arrived in Haiti to support the Haitian National Police (PNH) in […]