U.S. urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as crackdown intensifies
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United States has warned its citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating violence, mass arrests and the risk of arbitrary detention as authorities intensify their crackdown on nationwide protests. In an emergency notice issued by the State…
Herzog voices concern as Christian families leave Israel
Frank Okon Israeli President Isaac Herzog has expressed concern over the growing number of young Christian families leaving Israel, warning that insecurity and instability are driving communities away from the Holy Land. Speaking at his annual Christmas and New Year…
Rising riot tolls: Iran seeks dialogue to avert U.S. military action as tensions rise
Ziggy Ojiegbe Iran is widening diplomatic channels with the United States in an effort to avert military confrontation, even as President Donald Trump weighs a range of forceful responses to Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Iranian officials say communication…
US’ withdrawal from international bodies won’t deter UN’s humanitarian mandate, Guterres Says
Ziggy Ojiegbe UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the decision by the United States to withdraw from several United Nations entities, while stressing that the Organization will continue to carry out its humanitarian and development responsibilities. In a…
Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize offer to Trump signals broader support for regime change
Ziggy Ojiegbe Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said on Monday she wants to share her Nobel Peace Prize with U.S. President Donald Trump in recognition of Washington’s recent military operation that led to the capture of former President Nicolás…
Turkish woman claims Trump is her biological father, seeks DNA test
A Turkish woman has filed a paternity lawsuit claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump is her biological father and is seeking a court-ordered DNA test to prove it. The claimant, Necla Ozmen, 55, who lives in Ankara, filed the case…
Thirty-six dead as Iran’s protests turn deadly
Frank Okon Anti-government protests against economic hardship have spread uncontrollably across Iran, with at least 35 people, including children, reported dead, according to a U.S.-based human rights group. The situation has worsened as Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei designates protesters as…
Colonial EU rejects U.S. control of Venezuela, citing international law
Ziggy Ojiegbe Twenty-six member states of the European Union have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the United States could temporarily govern Venezuela, arguing that any transition of power must be decided by Venezuelan citizens and conducted in line…
Public backlash follows baptism of adult content creator Lily Phillips
Public debate has erupted online after internet superstar popular for adult contents, Lily Phillips, was baptized and publicly identified as a Christian, despite continuing to operate an active OnlyFans account featuring sexually explicit material. Phillips, who gained global attention last…
US forces capture Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in surprise operation
Maduro’s allies fume as diaspora Venezuelans celebrate By Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports At the order of U.S. President Donald Trump, American armed forces carried out a surprise military operation in Venezuela early Saturday, overpowering local security forces and capturing…
