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Jan
15
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Detained Over Criminal Charges

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Detained Over Criminal Charges

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Detained Over Criminal Charges South Korean authorities have detained President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on charges of leading an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law last month. According to reports, a warrant to detain Yoon was executed shortly after 10:30am local time on Wednesday, citing the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO). “To prevent an unfortunate and violent incident, I decided to appear before the CIO even though I believe the investigation is illegal,” Yoon said in a video message recorded at his residence in central Seoul. “The rule of…
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Jan
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Los Angeles Fires Expand Despite Huge Fire Fighting Efforts

Los Angeles Fires Expand Despite Huge Fire Fighting Efforts

Foreign Affairs, Mishap, News Flash, World News
Los Angeles Fires Expand Despite Huge Fire Fighting Efforts The largest of the Los Angeles’ fires spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods Saturday, forcing new evacuations and dimming hopes that the disaster was coming under control. Across the city, at least 11 people have died as multiple fires have ripped through residential areas since Tuesday, razing thousands of homes in destruction that US President Joe Biden likened to a “war scene.” Despite huge firefighting efforts, the Palisades fire’s expansion prompted evacuation orders in ritzy neighborhoods along its eastern flank, which include the famous Getty Center art museum. ‘We aren’t just a…
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Dec
27
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States

UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security, World News
UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States The United Kingdom has issued another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second in four months. In the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs. It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue of new N200, N500 and N1000 notes has led to shortages of cash. Citizens were encouraged to ensure notes provided by currency exchange vendors will be valid for the duration of their travel to Nigeria. There have been…
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Dec
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
“Trumpism Comes To Germany: AfD’s Embrace Of Populist Policies Sparks Fears Of A European Shift To The Right. #Germany#Trumpism” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“Trumpism Comes To Germany: AfD’s Embrace Of Populist Policies Sparks Fears Of A European Shift To The Right. #Germany#Trumpism” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, World News
"Trumpism comes to Germany: AfD's embrace of populist policies sparks fears of a European shift to the right. #Germany #Trumpism" The recent events in Germany, including the tragic incident at the Christian Christmas market and the vote of no confidence in the current chancellor, have created a power vacuum that could potentially be filled by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The AfD has been gaining momentum in recent years, particularly in the eastern regions of Germany, where they have won over many voters by campaigning against the government's climate policies and supporting the coal mining industry. In fact, the…
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Dec
09
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Trump Says He’ll Attempt To End Birthright US Citizenship

Trump Says He’ll Attempt To End Birthright US Citizenship

International, News Flash, World News
Trump Says Will Attempt To End Birthright US Citizenship President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sunday he would “have to” deport all undocumented immigrants in the United States, as he doubled down on his hardline campaign pledges including ending birthright citizenship. “You have to do it,” he said during an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” after being asked if he planned on deporting “everyone who is here illegally over the next four years” of his term. He also used his first formal television interview after the November election to insist he would end birthright citizenship — enshrined…
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Dec
05
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After Vote Of No -Confidence

France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After Vote Of No -Confidence

Foreign Affairs, International, Politics, World News
France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After No-confidence Vote French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted after the parliament voted in support of a motion of no confidence. The members of parliament voted in support of the motion against Barnier by 331 votes. The move marks the first time France’s government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote since 1962. Barnie’s leadership was called into question after “he used special powers to push through his budget without a vote.” Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally and Éric Coquerel of the radical left accused the former prime minister of…
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Dec
04
2024
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Namibia Elects First Female President

Namibia Elects First Female President

News Flash, International, Politics, World News
Namibia Elects First Female President Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots followed by the candidate for the main opposition Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) with 25.5 percent, the election authority announced. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, becomes the first woman to rule the mineral-rich southern African country that has been governed by the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) since independence in…
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Nov
19
2024
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Four Nigerians Jailed Over UK Street Fight

Four Nigerians Jailed Over UK Street Fight

Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, News Flash, World News
Four Nigerians Jailed Over UK Street Fight Four persons have been jailed in the United Kingdom over a street brawl in Leicester City centre. The men used knives, a baseball bat, and a crutch as weapons during the fight that took place at about 03:00 GMT on 4 November 2021. They are Destiny Ojo, Joshua Davies-Ero, Ridwanulahi Raheem, and Habib Lawal. All aged 21, they were sentenced at the Leicester Crown Court on Thursday after being found guilty of various offences which included violent disorder after a six-week trial. The Leicestershire police disclosed this on Monday in a statement on…
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Nov
19
2024
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President Hospitalized After Falling At G20 Summit

President Hospitalized After Falling At G20 Summit

Foreign Affairs, Gossips, World News
President Hospitalised After Falling At G20 Summit The President of Paraguay, Santiago Pena was taken to a Rio hospital late Monday after falling ill while attending a G20 summit, officials said. “We inform that the President of the Republic, Santiago Pena, was treated today at the Samaritano Hospital (Botafogo) in Rio de Janeiro due to an indisposition,” Paraguayan authorities said. In a medical bulletin, the hospital later indicated that Pena, 46, had “a malaise in the afternoon” and was taken to a health center for diagnostic tests. “The head of state is doing well and his current state of health…
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Nov
19
2024
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hezbollah Spokesman In Beirut

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hezbollah Spokesman In Beirut

Foreign Affairs, Mishap, News Flash, War, World News
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hezbollah Spokesman In Beirut Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its Spokesman, Mohammed Afif, in an Israeli attack in Beirut. He was a “pillar” of Hezbollah’s media and political work, the pro-Iranian group said on Telegram. Afif was one of the few remaining publicly known faces of Hezbollah after the killing of the group’s leadership and had recently led press conferences. He was a confidante of the militia’s former Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike at the end of September.
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