A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, delivering a legal setback to one of his most controversial immigration policies. The ruling, issued by District Judge Deborah Boardman in Maryland, indefinitely halts enforcement of Trump’s executive order, which was set to take effect nationwide on February 19. “The…
By Ayomide Otitoju A World Health Organization (WHO) employee has raised more than $100,000 through an online fundraiser to help offset the financial shortfall caused by the United States’ withdrawal from the UN health agency. Tania Cernuschi, a 46-year-old Italian development economist with a decade-long tenure at WHO, launched the initiative after US President Donald…
Ukraine announced on Thursday that it had captured more than 900 Russian troops over six months of fighting in Russia’s western Kursk region, marking a significant development in its ongoing military efforts. According to Kyiv, a key objective of its offensive, launched in August just beyond its border with Russia, was to secure Russian prisoners…
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has agreed to a 40 percent increase in deportation flights from the United States, a move welcomed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to the Central American nation on Wednesday. Arevalo’s pledge comes as he seeks to strengthen ties with the Trump administration, addressing a key priority…
Rafah, Gaza Strip – Palestinians in Gaza have expressed fury and defiance following remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that Gazans should relocate to Egypt or Jordan amid ongoing conflict. “Trump thinks Gaza is a pile of garbage—absolutely not,” said Hatem Azzam, a 34-year-old resident of Rafah. Azzam condemned Trump’s comments, particularly…
Golf legend Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, paying tribute to her as “my biggest fan” and a constant source of support throughout his career. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” Woods wrote on…
Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Johnnie Walker whisky, has scrapped a key sales growth target, citing economic uncertainty and trade tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The British drinks giant, which also owns brands like Smirnoff vodka, Baileys liqueur, and Captain Morgan rum, has seen inflation-hit consumers opt for cheaper alternatives,…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signed a partnership deal with South Korean tech conglomerate Kakao on Tuesday as the U.S. artificial intelligence firm seeks to strengthen its global alliances in response to increasing competition from Chinese rival DeepSeek. Kakao, a dominant player in South Korea’s digital economy with holdings in online banking, ride-hailing, and messaging services,…
The Federal Government spends over ₦200 billion per month on electricity subsidies, with much of the support benefiting the wealthiest Nigerians rather than those in need, according to Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy. Verheijen made this known in a statement on Monday, emphasizing the need for a more targeted subsidy…
