Category: World

Business & Macro Nigeria Suspends 15% Fuel Import TaxNigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced the suspension of a proposed 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel. (Reuters)The tariff, approved by President Tinubu to boost non-oil revenue and protect local refineries (especially the Dangote Refinery), faced strong opposition from fuel marketers […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Mucunski November 14, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timčo Mucunski to thank […]

An Oklahoma man was sentenced yesterday to 60 months in prison and ordered to pay over $1 million in forfeiture and over $170,000 in restitution for his leading role in a cryptocurrency investment fraud conspiracy. According to court documents and admissions, Travis Ford, 36, of Glenpool, Oklahoma, was the CEO, co-founder, and head trader of […]

Summary: Boeing defense workers in the Midwest have voted to approve a new five-year contract, ending a three-month strike that disrupted production of fighter jets and weapons systems. The deal includes a 24% wage increase and a $6,000 signing bonus, marking a significant victory for union members. After more than three months on the picket […]

Summary: The Irish government has unveiled a new Sectoral Adaptation Plan (SAP) for communications networks, designed to safeguard essential services against extreme weather. The plan, published on November 14, 2025, outlines measures to strengthen resilience in the face of climate change, following recent storms that exposed vulnerabilities in national infrastructure. The Department of Culture, Communications […]

Summary: US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be fully restored by next week, following the end of the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown. The move promises relief for millions of Americans who rely on food assistance, though officials caution that distribution may vary across states. Agriculture Secretary Brooke […]

Summary: As King Charles III celebrates his 77th birthday on November 14, 2025, attention turns to his decades-long commitment to public service, environmental advocacy, and charitable work. From founding landmark organizations to championing sustainability, his reign continues to be defined by efforts to improve lives and protect the planet. King Charles III, born in 1948, […]

After slamming into the island nation on 9 November with winds of around 185 kilometres per hour (or 115 miles per hour) leaving at least six dead, Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit homes, schools and access to health services across 16 regions, UNICEF reported on Thursday. The archipelago has already been exhausted by multiple climate-related and geophysical shocks this […]

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:  Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs Pablo Quirno to congratulate him on his appointment and to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to deepening our bilateral relationship.  Secretary Rubio commended President Milei’s continued leadership in advancing regional stability and […]

António Guterres was speaking at UN Headquarters in New York following the ninth conference between the global body and the African Union (AU). The high-level talks focused on progress in implementing cooperation frameworks but also on joint action and challenges in the areas of peace, security, development, human rights and climate action. A necessary union […]