Japan’s next prime minister is a career dissenter, but experts doubt he can govern as one
While Japan’s next leader, Shigeru Ishiba, has been an outsider and Abenomics critic, it will…
Year: 2024
Israeli strikes kill three civilians in Syria’s Damascus, state TV says
State-run Syrian Arab News Agency says TV anchor killed in Israeli attack on Syrian capital.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 948
As the war enters its 948th day, these are the main developments.
Israeli strike hits Lebanon’s Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp
The Israeli military conducted a strike on the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Sidon,…
Asia-Pacific markets mixed after Powell signals smaller rate cuts; China markets closed for holiday
South Korea, Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets are closed for a public holiday Tuesday.
Israel launches ground offensive into southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has launched a ground offensive into several Lebanese villages near the border.
Israel says has started ‘targeted ground raids’ in Lebanon
Military describes attacks as ‘limited, localised and targeted’ and supported by air force and artillery.
Consumer companies vie for share of India’s booming stock market
More consumer-facing companies in India are listing on India’s stock exchanges, or have big plans…
Strike: As Nigeria marks independence anniversary primary schools remain shut in capital city
[[{“value”:”In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the FCT NUT Chairman, Stephen Knabayi, confirmed that the…
1 October Protest: NHRC warns police, other security operatives against rights violations
[[{“value”:”The NHRC says peaceful protest is a right of every Nigerian. The post 1 October…
Why we dropped money laundering charges against Bobrisky – EFCC
[[{“value”:”Bobrisky had alleged in a viral video that he offered N15 million as a bribe…
UNGA79: Nigerian Minister debunks allegation of absenteeism, poor representation
[[{“value”:”Mr Hassan alleged that the minister’s absence led to the loss of badly needed grants…
Martin ‘hurt’ by Saints performance | ‘I didn’t recognise my players’
Southampton manager Russell Martin slammed his side for their first-half performance in the 3-1 defeat…
Raging wildfires in central Greece leave two people dead
Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland above a seaside resort…
AI chipmaker Cerebras files for IPO to take on Nvidia
Cerebras faces competition from Nvidia, as well as cloud providers that have developed in-house chips…
Alleged Tax Evasion: Osun govt seals off mining firm
[[{“value”:”In a paid advertorial signed by its Country Manager, Austin Menegbo, and published in some…
Constitution Review: Senate panel receives 37 memoranda
[[{“value”:”The Senate leader said the panel will revisit 16 pending alteration bills not considered by…
Fubara insists Rivers local election holds on Saturday despite court order
[[{“value”:”A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday barred the Independent National Electoral Commission from…
Mayer refutes new allegations as Ryan says police investigating paint incident
Mikaela Mayer has called fresh allegations made against her by Sandy Ryan “baseless”, following a…
More than 100 killed by Hurricane Helene in southeastern US
Clean up and rescue efforts are under way after Hurricane Helene wrought havoc across five…
