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South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree
Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second…
‘I’m broken’: The women enduring domestic violence amid Israeli war on Gaza
As Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, cases of domestic violence have rocketed.
Christmas: Nigerians lament high prices of rice, chicken, onions, other food items
[[{“value”:””I can’t afford a live turkey this year. I’ll buy frozen chicken instead and skip…
US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters
The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a trade deal. Without it, Pakistani…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,035
Here are the key developments on the 1,035th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Israeli forces kill at least 8 in occupied West Bank raids, drone strikes
Israeli brigade commander hurt by improvised explosive device targeting military vehicle during Tulkarem camp raid.
IMF, Egypt reach deal to unlock $1.2bn to shore up strained public finances
Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms.
Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing
The island’s semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon…
US government agency targeting foreign disinformation shuts down
State Department unit established in 2016 closes after US Congress fails to extend funding amid…
Armed men open fire on journalists during reopening of Haiti hospital
Haitian authorities have struggled to address rise of powerful armed gangs, and accountability for violence…
Two Gaza Civil Defence workers killed as Israel launches multiple strikes
At least six other people killed and many wounded in an Israeli raid on a…
Dele Farotimi leaves prison after 20 days of detention
[[{“value”:”Mr Farotimi faces separate criminal trials over his widely circulated book, Nigeria and its Criminal…
At least 21 killed in Mozambique unrest after top court’s election decision
After Monday’s ratification of contested October elections, a new wave of protests is under way.
Sombre Christmas in Bethlehem amid Israeli killings of Palestinians
Holiday cheer absent, with no Christmas tree or decorations adorning Church of Nativity, revered as…
Could ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina be extradited from India?
Formal extradition request sent by Dhaka for her return to face trial.
‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ sets unprecedented Box Office Record
[[{“value”:”In a feat that has left the Nollywood industry in awe, Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves…
PSC approves deployment of new police commissioners in Rivers, Ondo, Kaduna, others
[[{“value”:”The appointments and postings were a sequel to the promotions in the Force released by…
NASA probe attempts closest ever approach to the sun
With the spacecraft out of contact, it will be Friday before mission operators confirm its…
Lagos Shopping Festival: Adekunle Gold, Ayo Maff thrill teeming crowd
[[{“value”:”On Christmas Day, the final day of the festival, Wande Coal, BNXN, and Teni are…