Ryan Routh, a man accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida Golf course with a semi-automatic rifle to try to assassinate Donald Trump is set to be sentenced. The incident happened less than two months before the 2024 U.S. election that returned Trump to the presidency. Prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Aileen…
Fiji will host the 2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from 9–12 February at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Nadi. The theme is “Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future.” Around 150 delegates, including attorneys general, justice ministers, and solicitors general from 56 Commonwealth countries,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue Grammys host, Trevor Noah after a joke he made about disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein on stage. Trump blasted the comedian as a “total loser,” adding: “It looks like I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C., and suing him for…
President Donald Trump has played down worries about the weakening U.S. dollar, saying the currency is performing “great” even as markets showed signs of concern. Asked whether the recent fall in the dollar troubled him, Trump responded dismissively, pointing broadly to U.S. business activity but offering no specific evidence to support his view. His comments…
The United Nations has called for restraint amid growing international concern over the risk of war between the United States and Iran following renewed military threats and warnings. UN Secretary General António Guterres urged all parties to avoid actions that could inflame tensions, saying disputes involving Iran should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. Speaking…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. In a statement on Wednesday, Netanyahu confirmed his participation, noting the board would include world leaders. The announcement comes days after Netanyahu’s office had opposed the board, saying it was unveiled without coordination with Israel…
President Donald Trump has indicated that negotiations with NATO allies could ease tensions over Greenland, saying the United States and its partners would reach an agreement acceptable to all sides. Speaking ahead of his departure for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said he believed a deal could be reached that would satisfy both…
Richard Mills has ended his tenure as United States Ambassador to Nigeria following President Donald Trump’s decision to recall about 30 US ambassadors and envoys worldwide. Mills, who was confirmed in May 2024, served as ambassador for nearly two years. His departure was confirmed on Tuesday by the US Mission in Nigeria, which said his…
Donald Trump has reaffirmed that he will impose new tariffs if negotiations over Greenland fail, saying he would “100 per cent” carry out the threat. Asked whether the United States would use military force to take control of the island, the President refused to answer, saying only: “No comment.” The comments follow the release of…
The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the official reopening of its newly redesigned American Centre of Excellence and Creativity, aimed at promoting education, cultural exchange and stronger ties between the United States and Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the revitalised centre is equipped with modern technology and upgraded spaces…
