President Donald Trump has lifted U.S. sanctions imposed by his predecessor on extremist settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, in a reversal praised by the Israeli far right. Joe Biden’s administration had imposed sanctions on Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of violence against Palestinians. The Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been…
Donald Trump has been sworn in as U.S. president after taking the oath of office in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington. Trump swore the oath in a grand ceremony attended by his family, former U.S. presidents and dignitaries from the United States and abroad. “The Golden Age of America begins right…
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Centre For Change, says new U.S. President Donald Trump will restore stability in troubled global regions by curbing terrorist groups’ activities and reining in their sponsors. Okei-Odumakin made this known in a statement titled: “America’s Baton Change and the World,” on Monday in Lagos. The human rights activist stated that as…
Donald Trump and his wife Melania have arrived for a church service in Washington a few hours before he is set to be sworn in for a second term as president of the United States. The service was being held at St John’s Episcopal Church near the White House. Vice President-elect JD Vance and his…
Pope Francis on Monday offered well-wishes to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in a traditional message sent ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony in Washington. The pontiff, who has previously expressed sharp disagreement with Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric, said he would pray that God grants Trump “wisdom, strength and protection” as he takes up the presidency again….
U.S. President Joe Biden issued pre-emptive pardons on Monday to people who he felt would be targeted for retaliation in Donald Trump’s administration. Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley and former White House chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci were among those who were pardoned. The pardon also covers all lawmakers who…
Bitcoin the world’s largest cryptocurrency hits an all-time high of 109,241 dollars on Jan. 20 as Donald Trump prepares to take over the white house as president of the United States. Ahead of the crypto-friendly president’s inauguration and the launch of $TRUMP and $MELANIA issued by Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, Bitcoin surged 5.5…
The first 90 Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel under the terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal were freed hours after an agreement took effect on Sunday. This is to halt the fighting that has devastated the coastal territory; local media cited Israeli authorities as confirming. Local media outlets, including the Times of Israel,…
Three female hostages released by Hamas have been reunited with their mothers. The freed hostages are Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari. Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force at 0915 GMT after a delay. No fewer than 90 Palestinian prisoners were due to go free on Sunday. Aid trucks have started crossing…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed optimism for Lebanon’s future as he wrapped up a two-day solidarity visit with a call on the new government. The UN chief called on the Lebanese people, and international community to “make the most of this atmosphere of opportunity”. Guterres made the call on Saturday in Beirut while answering…
