Colombia’s 2026 election season has descended into one of the most violent in decades, marked by assassinations, bombings, kidnappings and widespread insecurity across large parts of the country. A presidential candidate has been assassinated. Rebels have detonated pipe bombs in major cities. And about a third of Colombia’s municipalities are now considered unsafe for candidates,…
President Donald Trump has threatened to prevent the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Michigan in the United States with Ontario in Canada. Trump said the US should own “at least half” of the bridge and demanded that Canada treat the United States with “fairness and respect,” according to a post on Truth…
Canada has introduced significant changes to its visa and immigration rules affecting international students, skilled workers, and entrepreneurs seeking to study, work, or settle in the country. The new policies are designed to simplify access for qualified applicants while tightening some existing pathways. Canada will no longer accept new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up…
China on Monday rejected U.S. allegations that it had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling the claims “outright lies” and accusing Washington of fabricating excuses to resume its own trials. At the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on Friday, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control, Thomas DiNanno, accused China of carrying out…
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reiterated February 8, 2026, as the firm deadline for submitting pilgrims’ data and forming groups on the Nusuk Masar registration platform, which is essential for Hajj visa issuance. The ministry confirmed that March 20, 2026, remains the final date for visa processing. The announcement was made during…
Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are set to testify before a United States House of Representatives committee investigating the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The development was confirmed by Clinton spokesperson Angel Urena, following earlier reports that the couple had declined to appear in person before lawmakers probing Epstein’s…
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday released about 3.5 million documents linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including emails and other materials referencing Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The release is part of a court-ordered transparency process, not a new criminal investigation. The files, which include emails, court records, and…
The United States Department of State has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and their family members from its embassy in Niamey, Niger, citing heightened security risks following a recent attack near the capital’s international airport. In a travel advisory issued on Friday, the State Department warned U.S. citizens not to travel to Niger due…
Europe must urgently strengthen its defence capabilities and take on a bigger role within NATO after US President Donald Trump “shook the transatlantic relationship to its foundation,” the European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said on Wednesday. Speaking at a defence conference in Brussels, Kallas said Europe could no longer rely primarily on Washington for…
Greenland, Denmark present united front against US pressure Greenland and Denmark have formed a rare united front in response to renewed interest by US President Donald Trump in taking control of the Arctic island, temporarily setting aside decades of tension rooted in their colonial history. Greenland’s leaders said last week they had no interest in…
Trilateral security talks set for UAE amid diplomatic push US, Ukrainian and Russian officials are scheduled to hold trilateral security talks in the United Arab Emirates on Friday and Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, marking the first three‑way meeting on the Ukraine war since 2022. The announcement came after high‑level meetings this week, including…
Davos, Switzerland — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a new international body called the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, casting himself once again as a global peacemaker despite widespread scepticism over what critics say is an attempt to rewrite the global order. The launch ceremony, held at…
Earlier, Trump warned that Iran would face total destruction if it attempted to assassinate him. Iranian officials have responded, rejecting the threat and warning the United States of severe consequences. The Iranian parliamentary national security commission stated any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be treated as a declaration of war, calling for…
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump issued a direct warning to Iran on Tuesday, stating the country would face complete destruction if it attempted to assassinate him. In an interview with NewsNation, Trump said he has given “very firm instructions” that any such attack would be met with overwhelming force. “If anything…
Togolese authorities have extradited former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba to Ouagadougou to face multiple criminal charges, including corruption, misappropriation of public funds, and money laundering. The extradition followed a formal request submitted by Burkina Faso’s judicial authorities to Togo on January 12, 2026, according to a statement issued in Lomé and shared by…
Netanyahu rejects foreign troops in Gaza, pledges to disarm Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ruled out the deployment of Turkish or Qatari soldiers in Gaza, affirming his administration’s intent to disarm Hamas and demilitarize the Strip. Speaking during a debate in the Knesset plenum, Netanyahu said, “Turkish or Qatari soldiers will not…
Uganda declares Museveni winner of presidential poll Uganda has officially confirmed President Yoweri Museveni as the winner of the 2026 presidential election, extending his more than three-decade rule after a closely contested vote. The declaration cements Museveni’s hold on power following an election conducted amid an internet blackout and restrictions on civil society groups. Electoral…
Russia calls for closer cooperation with Nigeria on criminal matters The Russian Federation has urged stronger collaboration with Nigeria to investigate and curb unlawful and criminal activities, the Russian Embassy in Nigeria stated yesterday in Abuja. The call follows media reports on protests in Edo State, where youths demonstrated against insecurity, particularly kidnapping. The Press…
The White House says Iran halted about 800 planned executions after a warning from President Donald Trump, as protests and international pressure continue to mount against Tehran. Speaking on Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the executions, scheduled for Wednesday, were stopped following U.S. intervention. U.S. warning Leavitt said President Trump had received a message…
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on senior Iranian security officials, including Ali Larijani, as Washington escalates pressure over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests and illicit financial activity. In a statement on Thursday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said Larijani, who serves as Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security (SCNS), was…
