An Israeli court on Sunday postponed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his long-running corruption trial, citing national security priorities and an appeal supported by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Jerusalem District Court’s ruling, shared by Netanyahu’s Likud party, stated that it had “partially accepted” the prime minister’s request and cancelled his scheduled court appearances…
The U.S. Senate entered a heated weekend debate over former President Donald Trump’s controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill” — a sweeping $4.5 trillion proposal aimed at extending tax cuts, boosting border security, and slashing social welfare programs. The bill, a central pillar of Trump’s domestic agenda, has sharply divided Republicans as they gear up for…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that a group of wealthy investors is prepared to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations, potentially averting a looming ban tied to national security concerns. “We have a buyer for TikTok,” Trump revealed during a Fox News interview. “Very wealthy people. It’s a group.” He added that he would disclose…
By Ayomide Otitoju Renowned Nigerian filmmaker, actor, and producer Kayode Peters has passed away. He died peacefully on Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, in Toronto, Canada, after a prolonged illness, according to a statement released by his family. The announcement was made via Peters’ official Instagram page, where the family described him as a cherished…
Canada has announced it will scrap its controversial Digital Services Tax (DST) on U.S. tech giants, paving the way for the resumption of stalled trade negotiations with the United States. In a statement released Sunday, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne confirmed the reversal of the tax, which had prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to abruptly end…
China’s manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilizing in June, with official data indicating a modest improvement, though activity remained in contraction territory for the third consecutive month. The National Bureau of Statistics reported Monday that the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.7 in June, up from 49.5 in May and slightly above analysts’ expectations…
Asian equities mostly advanced on Monday, buoyed by Wall Street’s record highs and renewed optimism over global trade negotiations, as countries rush to strike deals with the United States ahead of a key deadline next week. The rally followed Friday’s gains on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which both closed at all-time highs. Investor sentiment…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has approved a major policy shift authorising the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to independently approve Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects valued below ₦20 billion, eliminating long-standing bureaucratic hurdles for small and mid-scale infrastructure initiatives. The new directive, confirmed on Sunday by the ICRC and the Presidency, allows ministries to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched a ₦720 billion investment initiative to deploy 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks across Nigeria, a move projected to save the country over ₦1.7 trillion annually in petroleum product distribution costs. In a statement on Sunday, the refinery’s media team disclosed that beginning August 15, Dangote will…