The US is “going to hell”, Donald Trump has said in a defiant address after pleading not guilty to falsifying business records to hide damaging information ahead of the 2016 election. The former president was charged with 34 counts in a Manhattan court in New York on Tuesday.These relate to a hush money payment…
Statistics South Africa on Wednesday said South Africa’s inflation rate dropped in October to its lowest level since the peak of the COVID pandemic. Statistics South Africa said falling fuel prices were the primary driver of the slowdown in annual inflation to 2.8 per cent from 3.8 per cent in September (ZACPIY=ECI), opening a new…
President Tinubu on Monday departed Abuja for Paris, using the new Airbus A330, which replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ) bought under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the new plane would save Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel…
Parliamentary elections were being held in the Indian Ocean island state of Mauritius on Sunday, with the Alliance Lepep governing coalition, led by Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, seen as favourites to retain power. The main challenger is the opposition coalition, Alliance for Change, led by Navin Ramgoolam, who has served as prime minister twice…
Discover how Russia is using car tires to shield their aircraft from Ukrainian drone threats. Explore the effectiveness of this unconventional technique and its impact on military operations. Learn about the evolving dynamics of the conflict in Eastern Europe. In a surprising development, Russia has employed a unique strategy to safeguard its aircraft against the…
The economy is the number one issue at the top of most voters’ minds. But not much further down on the priority list is abortion rights, particularly among women. The issue is a central part of a growing gender divide among voters in this election. The 2024 presidential election is the first since the Supreme…
After an astonishing absence of over eight years, a young man from Houston, Texas has been located, alive but bearing injuries. Rudolph Rudy Farias IV, who disappeared at the age of 18 on March 6, 2015, was discovered recently, bringing hope and relief to his worried loved ones. According to the National Missing and Unidentified…
The recent Supreme Court rulings on student debt relief and affirmative action in college admissions have raised concerns among students and advocates, signaling potential barriers to higher education and reducing diversity. The Supreme Court’s recent decisions on student debt relief and affirmative action in college admissions have left students and advocates concerned about the accessibility…
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued renewed threats to Iranian arch-enemies Israel and the United States on Saturday, following the recent military confrontations. “The enemies, whether the Zionist regime or America, will certainly receive a devastating response to what they are doing to Iran and the resistance front,” the 85-year-old Khamenei said…
Sri Lanka cabinet approved a proposal to establish a financial stability fund with an initial allocation of one billion Sri Lankan rupees (3.3 million U.S. dollars), the government’s information department said. President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented the proposal to the cabinet seeking approval to establish the fund, the department said on Tuesday. The Central Bank of…
