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At least 200 people have been confirmed dead and over 500 remain missing after devastating floods swept through the market town of Mokwa in central Nigeria early Thursday morning, following hours of intense rainfall that triggered one of the region’s worst natural disasters in decades. Heavy downpours inundated the region in the early hours, unleashing torrents of water that submerged roads, washed away bridges, and engulfed entire neighborhoods. Eyewitnesses described rooftops barely visible above the floodwaters as residents clung to debris in desperate efforts to survive. Rescue efforts were launched quickly but have since been called off, with officials citing…

Latin American travelers are arriving in droves to China after Beijing’s newly launched visa-free entry policy took effect on Sunday, eliminating the need for prior travel authorization for ordinary passport holders from five South American countries. Citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay can now enter China without a visa, a move that has already sparked a significant increase in tourist arrivals through key transport hubs like Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station. “I think it’s a great opportunity for South American people,” said a Peruvian tourist crossing into Shenzhen via the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail. “China and South America…

The Malian Armed Forces reported Monday that they had successfully repelled a major assault on a military camp in Timbuktu, foiling what could have been a deadly infiltration by jihadist fighters. The army confirmed that 13 assailants were killed in the clash, and that arms and vehicles had been seized during the operation. According to local officials and eyewitnesses, the attack began with a car bomb detonation in the city centre early in the morning, followed by intense gunfire near the targeted military installation. Security forces quickly mobilized, bringing the situation under control within hours. Jihadist Group Claims Responsibility The…

In a groundbreaking spectacle that blurred the lines between science fiction and reality, the world’s first humanoid robot boxing competition landed a decisive blow in the fast-evolving robotics sector, drawing global attention to the next frontier in artificial intelligence and machine performance. Hosted in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Sunday evening, the event was part of the China Media Group (CMG) World Robot Competition Series and showcased the latest evolution of G1 humanoid robots developed by local robotics innovator Unitree. Far from mere novelty, the tournament served as a high-stakes proving ground for developers and engineers, testing combat algorithms, agility, and…

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has announced a sweeping leadership reshuffle as it intensifies efforts to implement President Donald Trump’s mass deportation strategy, aimed at drastically increasing the daily arrest and removal of undocumented immigrants. In a news release issued Tuesday, ICE confirmed several top-level personnel changes across its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) divisions. Kenneth Genalo, the acting director of ERO, will retire and transition to a role as a special government employee with the agency. His position will now be filled by Marcos Charles as acting director. Meanwhile, Robert Hammer,…

In a historic shift aimed at redefining regional cooperation and economic self-determination, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—collectively known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are accelerating plans for deep economic integration, following their formal withdrawal from ECOWAS earlier this year. Founded in September 2023 amid growing discontent over regional instability and ECOWAS-imposed sanctions, the AES was initially forged to strengthen security and defense cooperation. Today, it is fast evolving into a full-fledged economic bloc with ambitious integration initiatives underway. A Break from the Status Quo After exiting the West African regional body in January 2024, the three Sahelian nations swiftly…

The UEFA Champions League trophy touched down in Munich on Thursday, just two days before Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan face off in Saturday’s highly anticipated final. Adding a touch of prestige to the moment was Spanish football legend Andrés Iniesta, who personally delivered the silverware to the host city in partnership with official sponsor FedEx. As part of the UEFA Champions Festival held at Olympiapark, the trophy was paraded during the “Walk of Champions” — a procession featuring local charities, community organisations, and FedEx employees and their families. The event set the tone for what is expected to be…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will postpone the enforcement of a proposed 50% tariff on European Union goods, extending the deadline from June 1 to July 9. The delay is intended to allow additional time for ongoing trade negotiations with the bloc. The tariff, initially announced earlier this year, had raised concerns across European capitals and within U.S. business sectors reliant on transatlantic imports. Trump, who is widely expected to secure the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, indicated that the temporary reprieve is meant to encourage constructive dialogue. “This delay gives…

A South Korean woman who was separated from her son nearly 50 years ago has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the government and the country’s largest adoption agency, accusing them of systemic failures that led to her child being illegally adopted to Norway. Choi Young-ja, 72, is seeking 550 million won (approximately $403,000) in damages in a civil suit submitted to the Seoul Central District Court. The suit alleges gross negligence, falsification of records, and violation of parental rights by Holt Children’s Services and a Suwon-based orphanage, with the South Korean government named as a co-defendant for its role in…

Kenyan lawyer and former presidential candidate Martha Karua has been expelled from Tanzania, where she had travelled to attend the treason trial of prominent opposition leader Tundu Lissu. The move has sparked sharp criticism from Karua, who labelled it a clear indication that Tanzanian authorities have no intention of ensuring a fair judicial process. Karua, a former justice minister and vocal advocate for human rights in East Africa, said her expulsion reflects what she described as a “total erosion of democratic principles” under the administration of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. “This is yet another example of democratic backsliding in…