By Ayomide Otitoju The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that the global trading system is facing its most serious and sustained disruption in decades, with growing trade fragmentation threatening economic growth and living standards. In its annual report released Tuesday, the WTO said a return to unilateral trade policies could cut global gross domestic…
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the United States. District Judge Dennis Saylor issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, a day before new Department of Homeland Security visa rules were scheduled to take effect. Under…
Microsoft’s artificial intelligence division has published a code of conduct outlining how its AI models should behave amid growing concerns over the potential risks posed by the technology. The document is based on what Microsoft calls “Humanist AI,” an approach designed to keep AI systems firmly under human control rather than allowing them to operate…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. Shettima participated in high-level sessions and held bilateral meetings focused on advancing Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic interests, according to a statement issued Tuesday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant…
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the global track and field event, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The Kenyan capital beat bids from London, Munich and Rome to secure the 2029 edition, while Munich was selected to host the 2031 championships. The decisions were announced after a…
Pope Leo XIV has restored the salaries of cardinals and senior Vatican officials to pre-Covid levels, reversing pay cuts introduced by his predecessor, Pope Francis, during the pandemic. The decision was contained in a decree issued Monday, the pope’s 71st birthday, and took effect from September 1, 2026. Pope Francis cut cardinals’ salaries by 10…
Files, images, and data analysis are unavailable until usage resets at 12:39 PM. Continue chatting with text only, or upgrade for more access.Try Plus free The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has killed more than 3,400 people, is still spreading in parts of the country despite signs of improvement elsewhere, the…
Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond “firmly” to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after missile and drone strikes wounded 13 people in the kingdom. The Riyadh-led coalition said the attacks targeted Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif, damaging seven houses and two vehicles. Saudi authorities also issued air-raid alerts across six regions early Tuesday before lifting…
Dolly Parton was honoured with an emotional tribute at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday, weeks after the legendary singer and actress died at the age of 80. Parton died on August 25 following a private battle with cancer. Her death was acknowledged during the ceremony at the Peacock Theater, where…
