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Deadly Nigeria protests over cost of living and ‘bad governance’ continue

Deadly Nigeria protests over cost of living and ‘bad governance’ continue

Nigerians are experiencing a serious economic crisis. The annual inflation has climbed up to 34.19% - its highest in almost 30 years. Food prices have risen even faster. In the commercial hub Lagos, yams are

US Secretary of State releases strong statement on Venezuelan presidential election

US Secretary of State releases strong statement on Venezuelan presidential election

The US Department of State recognised Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the victor in the recently concluded presidential election, rejecting the incumbent leader's claim of victory. The dispute

Elon Musk accepts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s fight challenge: Netizens react

Elon Musk accepts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s fight challenge: Netizens react

On national television on July 31, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro challenged Tesla CEO Elon Musk to a fight. The billionaire entrepreneur accepted it, putting multiple posts on social media platform X and luring netizens' reactions.

Southport riots: MP blames ‘propaganda and lies’ for violent protests

Southport riots: MP blames ‘propaganda and lies’ for violent protests

Southport MP Patrick Hurley has condemned rioters after dozens of police officers suffered serious injuries during violent protests Tuesday evening after a vigil of Monday's deadly stabbing incident at a Taylor Swift-themed event. Merseyside police

Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed-starrer ‘Barzakh’ sparks calls for boycott for promoting homosexuality

Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed-starrer ‘Barzakh’ sparks calls for boycott for promoting homosexuality

After opening up to rave reviews earlier this month, Pak show Barzakh starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed has landed in some deep trouble over its depiction of homosexuality. The show that was earlier appreciated

Top 10 things you can do to end human trafficking, a hidden crime

Top 10 things you can do to end human trafficking, a hidden crime

Every year, millions of people across the globe become a victim of human trafficking. The criminal practice involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labour or commercial sex act.

Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump on abortion access issue as US presidential election nears

Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump on abortion access issue as US presidential election nears

In 2022, in a largely controversial move, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the legal precedent that had guaranteed abortion rights across the country for decades. The matter has become a top US

Reactions to Nicolas Maduro winning a third term in Venezuelan presidential election

Reactions to Nicolas Maduro winning a third term in Venezuelan presidential election

Leaders from across the globe have been reacting to Venezuelan electoral authority's announcement just after midnight on Monday that President Nicolas Maduro has grabbed a third term in office, despite multiple exit polls pointing to

Could Turkey enter Israel in support of Palestinians? Let’s hear President Erdogan

Could Turkey enter Israel in support of Palestinians? Let’s hear President Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan triggered has quite a bit of controversy on social media as he said on Sunday that his country might enter Israel as it had done in the past in Libya

Paris 2024 turns controversial: 7 instances that lure fury and disappointment

Paris 2024 turns controversial: 7 instances that lure fury and disappointment

Before the starting pistol have officially been fired, the Paris 2024 Olympics had already been marred by serious controversies. The trending opening ceremony of the Games commenced Friday evening at 7:30 pm local time along