A shadowy militant leader blamed for some of West Africa’s deadliest attacks is dead. At least, that’s what Nigeria and the United States are now declaring after a dramatic overnight operation in the Lake Chad Basin. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by President Donald Trump as the “second in command of ISIS globally”. He was reportedly killed
A dream dive in the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives has ended in tragedy. Five Italian divers are feared dead after disappearing deep beneath the ocean. While exploring underwater caves — a mission that quickly turned into a nightmare. Authorities say the group entered the water on Thursday morning near Vaavu Atoll, around 100km south
Could Alberta really break away from Canada? That question just hit a major legal roadblock — and this time, Indigenous leaders were at the centre of the fight. An Alberta judge has thrown out a petition seeking a referendum on provincial independence. Several First Nations groups argued they were never consulted. The ruling, delivered by
Another high-profile exit has hit the Trump administration — and this time it’s America’s top drug regulator. Marty Makary, the commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, is stepping down after just over a year in the role. President Donald Trump confirmed the departure, saying simply: “He was having some difficulties.” So what happened
What started as a shocking threat from President Donald Trump to “own” Greenland may now be turning into something far more traditional. Quiet diplomacy behind closed doors. According to officials familiar with the talks, the US and Denmark have been holding regular negotiations. About expanding America’s military footprint in Greenland. The talks include plans for
Can a man dominate a country’s politics even after years in exile, a military coup, and time behind bars? In Thailand, many believe the answer is still yes — and that man is Thaksin Shinawatra. After spending most of the past two decades overseas and the last eight months in prison, the 76-year-old former prime
What happens when a social media company dives headfirst into crypto just as the market crashes? For Trump Media & Technology Group, the answer appears to be a staggering $400 million quarterly loss. The parent company of Truth Social revealed that it lost more than $406 million. The platform is frequently used by Donald Trump
Could a three-day ceasefire really slow down Europe’s deadliest war in decades — or is this just another pause before the next wave of attacks? That’s the question hanging over Russia and Ukraine after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary truce between the two countries. The deal also includes a massive prisoner swap involving
What happens when a country built on pacifism starts talking more openly about military power? In Japan, that question is no longer academic — it’s spilling onto the streets. Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan is making one of its biggest shifts in defence policy since World War Two. Restrictions on arms exports have been
Is the world inching closer to a military showdown in one of its most critical oil routes? That’s the message France appears to be sending as its flagship aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, heads toward the southern Red Sea. Officially, it’s a “defensive” move. Unofficially? A clear warning that Europe is preparing for the
Did Apple promise more than it could deliver? That’s the question at the heart of a $250 million settlement involving Apple and its much-hyped AI rollout. The tech giant has agreed to pay certain iPhone users—without admitting fault—after being accused of overselling features under its “Apple Intelligence” banner. Buyers of the iPhone 15 and iPhone
What starts as a routine workday… and ends in devastation? That’s the grim reality after a massive explosion tore through a fireworks factory in Liuyang, a hub often called the world’s fireworks capital. The blast killed 21 people and injured dozens more, leaving behind shattered buildings—and shaken lives. It happened in seconds. Around 4:40 pm,
