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British Celebrity’s Children’s Book Withdrawn From Sale
A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticised for causing offence to Indigenous Australians.
The Guardian newspaper reported Saturday that the National Aboriginal…
Paris: Starmer To Hold Talks With Macron
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to discuss European security and the likely impact of a second Trump presidency when he holds talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday.
Ahead of attending a ceremony at…
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Nigeria calls for peaceful resolution
Nigeria is lending its voice as a key player on the global stage to finding a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the Israel-Palestine war in the Middle East.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris made this…
Indian Soldiers Engages Kashmir Rebels In Gun Battle
Indian forces battle and killed suspected rebels in Indian-administered Kashmir, days after rebels killed two members of a government-backed militia, according to the army.
Security forces were engaged in two separate gun battles – one…
Dutch Police Use Hologram For Murder Of Sex Worker
Dutch police have created a hologram of Bernadett "Betty" Szabó, a 19-year-old Hungarian sex worker who was murdered in Amsterdam in 2009, in hopes of uncovering new information about her killing.
In Amsterdam’s Red Light District, the…
China Rejects New Philippine Maritime Law
China rejected Philippine maritime claims on Sunday, saying new legislation "severely infringes on" Beijing's territorial sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea, and vowing to protect its own interests.
Philippine President…
IAEA Chief To Visit Iran On Wednesday
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will visit Iran next Wednesday and start consultations with Iranian officials the following day, state media reported on Sunday.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on…
Ukraine Launches Highest Drone Attack On Russian Capital
Ukraine has launched its largest attack on Moscow since the start of the war, disrupting flights at two airports in the Russian capital.
A total of 34 drones were launched in the direction of Moscow, the Russian Ministry of Defense said.…
UK, US Carry Out Air Strike In Yemen
The United States and the United Kingdom have launched air strikes in Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, a television station run by the Houthi rebel group has reported, with the Pentagon saying it targeted advanced weapons storage…
Nigerian Youths Embrace Chinese Language for Global Careers
The growing interest in the Chinese language among Nigerian youths reflects a globalisation trend, where proficiency in multiple languages is viewed as an asset in a competitive job market.
This trend was clearly highlighted at the 2024…