Panama won 3-1 against Bolivia on Monday, finishing second in Group C and moving to the Copa America quarter-finals for the first time. The United States was eliminated after losing 1-0 to Uruguay, the group winners. This is Panama’s second time playing in the Copa America, and their victory gave them six points, three more Read More…
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Blinken in Tel Aviv to prevent Gaza conflict from escalating regionally
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Monday to brief Israeli officials on his two days of talks with Arab leaders on ending the Gaza conflict, which has created a worsening humanitarian crisis. Blinken is due to meet Israeli leaders on Tuesday in his quest to prevent the conflict from growing Read More…
Diplomatic hostage, Alex Saab, returns in triumph
Venezuelan Special Envoy and Ambassador to the African Union, Alex Nain Saab Morán, who, against the established diplomatic practice of immunity, had been illegally detained in Cape Verde for sixteen months and in the United States for two years, was freed on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was exchanged for ten American prisoners in Venezuela who Read More…
US vetoes UN Security Council demand for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The United States on Friday vetoed a proposed United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, diplomatically isolating Washington as it shields its ally. Thirteen other members voted in favor of a brief draft resolution, put forward by the United Arab Read More…
Nigeria joins global effort for secure AI: Unveiling international guidelines
Nigeria, alongside the United States, Britain, and 15 other nations, revealed an international pact aimed at ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) from malicious use. Emphasising the need for AI systems to be “secure by design,” the 20-page document focuses on urging companies involved in AI development and utilisation to prioritise public and customer Read More…
UN Humanitarian Coordinator urges sustained support for humanitarian crisis in Nigeria
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, emphasised the imperative need for continuous backing to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria. Speaking at a news conference in New York, Schmale stressed, “We are part of the global trend in Nigeria of increasing humanitarian needs, with funding not holding up to Read More…
US-based Nigerian Prof. Mondy Gold nominated for US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Prof. Mondy Gold, a Nigerian based in the U.S., finds himself in the spotlight after being nominated for the prestigious United States President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Renowned for his role as a Business Administration professor and the President of Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) hailing from Delta, Gold’s nomination was officially announced in a letter penned Read More…
On Judgement Day, I will say, I stood for humanity
If, on Judgement Day, the Lord asks me what I did while the Palestinians were being exterminated like flies, I will say that I stood up to protest and to campaign against the genocide. I will say I wrote against the world leaders who want an eye-for-an-eye, a tooth-for-a-tooth. “My Lord,” I will say, “ Read More…
Trump’s absence dominates third Republican presidential debate
In the absence of Donald Trump, his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination convened for the third time on Wednesday night, aiming to chip away at the former president’s strong lead in opinion polls. While some contenders, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, briefly criticised Trump, the event seemed unlikely Read More…
Democrats and abortion rights supporters achieve key wins in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia
On November 7, Democrats and abortion rights advocates secured a series of significant electoral victories, signalling the continued potency of reproductive rights as a central issue for Democrats leading up to the 2024 presidential race. Notably, these wins were achieved in conservative strongholds, marking a remarkable turn of events. In the state of Ohio, which Read More…