Seven Killed in Kabul Airport Chaos as Taliban Patrols Afghan Capital
Thousands of Afghans rushed into Kabul’s main airport Monday, some so desperate to escape the Taliban that they held onto a military jet as it took off and plunged to
Bolaji Akinyemi: US Not the World Power We Used to Know
The collapse of the US-backed government in Afghanistan to the Taliban is a victory for China, a foreign policy expert Professor Bolaji Akinyemi has said. Many say the collapse of
Collapse of Afghan Government One Up For China Over US, Ex-Nigerian Foreign Minister Akinyemi Says
The collapse of the US-backed government in Afghanistan to the Taliban is a victory for China, a foreign policy expert Professor Bolaji Akinyemi has said. Many say the collapse of
World Leaders Blame Biden, Express Disappointment with Afghanistan
World leaders are speaking out about their disappointment with the security situation in Afghanistan, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson going so far as to pin the blame on President
Canada’s Trudeau Takes Gamble, Calls ‘Pivotal’ Snap Election for September 20
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday called an early election for Sept. 20, saying he needed a new mandate to ensure voters approved of his Liberal government’s plan to
Taliban Return to Power in Afghanistan as President and Diplomats Flee Kabul
Taliban insurgents were returning to power in Kabul on Monday after a military advance across Afghanistan as U.S-led forces departed, and Western nations stepped up efforts to evacuate their citizens
Taliban Control All Key Afghan Cities Except Kabul
The Taliban have moved closer to retaking full control of Afghanistan, with the capital Kabul now the only major city left in government hands. On Sunday the militants took control
Over 300 Dead After Haiti Struck by Deadly 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake
A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 304 people and injuring more than 1,800. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on
Biden Orders 1,000 More Troops to Aid Afghanistan Departure
President Joe Biden authorized an additional 1,000 U.S. troops for deployment to Afghanistan, raising to roughly 5,000 the number of U.S. troops to ensure what Biden called an “orderly and
New York Legislature Won’t Impeach Cuomo after He Quits
The New York state Assembly will suspend its investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo once he steps down after its leader concluded the Legislature didn’t have the clear authority to impeach
WHO Scientist Puts Covid Lab Leak Theory Back Under Spotlight
The idea that the coronavirus pandemic originated accidentally via Chinese laboratory workers has surfaced again, this time in a documentary aired by Danish TV on Thursday. China has reacted furiously
Six People Killed in Mass Shooting in Plymouth, England
Six people, including a child, were killed in a mass shooting in the city of Plymouth in southwest England on Thursday evening, in an incident described by the British Home
Thinner and Apologetic, Samsung’s Leader Lee Jae-yong Walks out of Jail on Parole
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, convicted of bribery and embezzlement, was released on parole on Friday, with hopes high at the tech giant that he will soon be
Nigeria High Commission in London Closed for 10 Days Over Covid Scare
Nigeria’s High Commission in London has been closed due to prevent the possible spread of Covid-19. The High Commission, according to a statement on Thursday will remain closed for ten
Hackers Steal $7m From Crowdfunding DAO Maker, Three Days After Poly Network Attack
Three days after Poly Network was hacked for $611 million, DAO Maker – another cryptocurrency platform – has been attacked and drained of about $7 million worth of funds overnight.
Bill Gates Pledges $1.5bn to Combat Climate Change
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pledged $1.5 billion for joint projects with the US government to combat climate change if Congress passes a bipartisan infrastructure plan that funds clean energy
Australia: Canberra Enters Snap Lockdown as Sydney Tightens Covid Curbs
Australia’s capital Canberra has announced a snap one-week lockdown after reporting its first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in more than a year. The restrictions, which will take effect on
Canada Violating international Law By Selling Arms to Saudis: Report
Canada is violating international law by selling weapons to Saudi Arabia, according to a new report by rights groups Amnesty International Canada and Project Ploughshares, which are urging Ottawa to
WHO to Trial Malaria, Arthritis Drugs as Covid Treatments
The World Health Organization (WHO) will test three new drugs as potential treatments for people in hospital with severe COVID-19 as it expands its global trial to 52 countries. The
Eight Feared Dead as Tourist Helicopter with 16 Crashes into Russian Lake
A tourist helicopter with 16 people on board has crashed into a lake in Russia’s Far East, officials say. There were eight known survivors, Russian media quoted emergencies ministry officials
