A wave of drone strikes on Tuesday has knocked out power across Port Sudan after a major electricity station was hit, plunging the eastern Sudanese city into darkness. The attack marks an intensification of assaults by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began targeting the city over the weekend.
The United Kingdom is preparing to tighten visa rules for citizens of Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka due to concerns over overstaying and increased asylum claims, according to new plans outlined by the UK Home Office. Officials say the move aims to reduce abuse of the immigration system, particularly
Nigeria has surpassed conflict-ridden Sudan to become the African country with the highest number of malnourished children and now ranks second globally in child malnutrition. A UNICEF official revealed this during a briefing on the upcoming lean season, stating that 600,000 Nigerian children are currently suffering from acute malnutrition.
Skype shuts down after 22 years Microsoft has officially shuts down Skype today, May 5, redirecting users to the free version of Microsoft Teams. Launched in 2003, Skype was a pioneer in internet calling and video chats, peaking at 300 million users in 2016 before declining to 36 million by
Donald Trump has stated that he intends to leave office after completing a second term and will not seek a third, aligning with constitutional limits—even though he has previously given mixed signals on the subject. “I’ll be an eight-year president, I’ll be a two-term president. I always thought that
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from a hospital in Brasília on Sunday, following three weeks of recovery from major abdominal surgery. Shortly after leaving, he renewed his appeal for a general amnesty for supporters imprisoned over the January 2023 attacks on government buildings. Speaking to reporters and
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated during a visit to Prague on Sunday that a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia could be implemented at any moment, provided that Kyiv’s allies intensify pressure on Moscow. Speaking alongside Czech President Petr Pavel at a joint news conference, Zelenskiy emphasized that
Australians voted on Saturday in a national election widely expected to favour Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party, as economic pressures and global tensions dominated the campaign. While both major parties focused on addressing the rising cost of living, many voters were also influenced by global instability, particularly concerns
Prince Harry is expected to find out today whether his appeal to reinstate his UK police protection has been successful. The outcome could influence how often he returns to Britain. The younger son of King Charles III has been involved in a lengthy legal battle since his security detail
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz will be stepping down from his position. Waltz is set to be nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The decision follows controversy over a private Signal group chat created by Waltz, where senior
