October 24, 2025

Croatia Mandatory Military Service Returns Amid Security Worries

Croatia Mandatory Military Service Returns Amid Security Worries

October 24, 2025 5:29 pm

Croatian lawmakers have voted to bring back compulsory military service for young men from next year. The government says the move will strengthen the country’s defence as conflicts continue in Europe and tension grows around the world.

The decision marks the end of a period that began in 2008 when Croatia stopped conscription while preparing to join NATO. Officials now argue that today’s risks require a larger pool of citizens with basic training.

Defence Minister Ivan Anusic told parliament that Croatia faces “a rise in various types of threats” that demand quick and effective action from society as a whole. …

Omar Bravo Arrested In Jalisco Over Child Abuse Claims

October 24, 2025 4:24 pm

Former Mexico international and Chivas legend Omar Bravo, aged 45, was arrested on 4 October 2025 in Zapopan, Jalisco, on suspicion of child sexual abuse, according to the Jalisco state prosecutor’s office and multiple news agencies including the Associated Press. 

Authorities allege that Bravo “abused a teenage girl on several occasions in recent months,” and that preliminary investigations suggest he may have committed similar offenses in prior years. Law enforcement officials expect him to appear before a judge soon while the investigations continue.

Bravo rose to fame during his long tenure at Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas), where he became the …

U.S. Strike In Caribbean Kills Six Suspected Narco Terrorists

U.S. Strike In Caribbean Kills Six Suspected Narco Terrorists

October 24, 2025 4:04 pm

A United States military strike destroyed a vessel in the Caribbean overnight, killing six people Washington says were suspected members of the Tren de Aragua criminal group. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the operation on Friday, describing it as part of President Donald Trump’s expanding counter drug campaign in the region.

The Pentagon says the strike is the eleventh attack of its kind in recent months, as Washington increases missions aimed at intercepting maritime drug activity linked to organised crime networks.

Hegseth shared a short video on X showing a fast moving vessel in the water before being hit …

Tinubu Reshuffles Military Leadership After Foiled Coup Plot

Tinubu Reshuffles Military Leadership After Foiled Coup Plot

October 24, 2025 2:16 pm

President Bola Tinubu appoints new Service Chiefs, including Major General Shaibu as Army Chief, in a sweeping military reshuffle following coup allegations.

Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has carried out a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s military leadership, appointing new Service Chiefs just weeks after authorities foiled a reported coup plot involving senior army officers.

In a statement released Thursday October 24, 2025, the Presidency confirmed the appointment of General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defense Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. The changes also see Major General W. Shaibu named Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke …

Maduro: Boasts 5,000 Russian Missiles As Trump Threatens War

Maduro: Boasts 5,000 Russian Missiles As Trump Threatens War

October 24, 2025 1:18 pm

President Maduro claims vast Russian-made air defenses as the U.S. President Trump weighs possible military action in escalating Caribbean power standoff.

Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro has claimed that Venezuela possesses 5,000 Russian-made Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles, declaring that they have been strategically deployed across the country amid rising tensions with the United States.

The announcement came Wednesday October 22, 2025, during a televised military event on Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), where Maduro warned that Venezuela was prepared to defend its sovereignty against any foreign aggression. His comments followed a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he is considering military …

U.S. Citizenship Test: Bar Raised For All Green Card Holders

U.S. Citizenship Test: Bar Raised For All Green Card Holders

October 24, 2025 12:15 pm

Tougher civics test and moral checks introduced as Trump administration tightens naturalization process for millions of aspiring U.S. citizens.

 Green card holders seeking U.S. citizenship now face a tougher road, as the government begins enforcing a new version of the Naturalization Civics Test designed to measure applicants’ understanding of American history, government, and values more rigorously.

The updated 2025 Civics Test, launched Monday October 20, 2025, is part of the Trump administration’s broader push to tighten immigration procedures and emphasize moral and civic integrity among new citizens. Applicants filing Form N-400 from October 20, 2025, onward must take the revised …

Messi Extends Inter Miami Deal To December 2028

Messi Extends Inter Miami Deal To December 2028

October 24, 2025 8:13 am

Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Inter Miami CF that will keep him at the Major League Soccer club through the end of the 2028 season. The announcement, made on 23 October 2025, confirms the Argentine superstar will remain in South Florida for at least three more years. 

Messi, currently 38 years old, originally joined Inter Miami in July 2023 on a 2½-year contract set to expire at the end of 2025. With the extension, he will be 41 by the time the new deal runs out, giving the club and league a long-term anchor around arguably the …

Rashford: Time At United Drove My Desire For Change

Rashford: Time At United Drove My Desire For Change

October 24, 2025 8:04 am

Marcus Rashford has revealed that after spending 23 years of his life with Manchester United, the decision to seek a fresh challenge came from a deep-seated need for change. The England international made the admission during a recent interview ahead of his loan move to FC Barcelona. 

A product of United’s academy, Rashford made his first-team debut in 2016 and gradually became one of the club’s most recognisable forwards. Over the years, he also represented England at the highest level and contributed significantly at Old Trafford. Yet the forward admitted that his long tenure at a single club created a …

K-Pop Park Bom’s ‘$4.5 Quadrillion Lawsuit’ Sparks Confusion

K-Pop Park Bom’s ‘$4.5 Quadrillion Lawsuit’ Sparks Confusion

October 24, 2025 4:41 am

Singer Park Bom’s viral claim of a $4.5 quadrillion lawsuit against YG Entertainment was swiftly denied by her agency as fans questioned the bizarre post.

A viral social media post on Wednesday October 22, 2025, by K-Pop singer Park Bom claiming she had filed a $4.5 quadrillion lawsuit against her former management company, YG Entertainment, has ignited a wave of confusion and speculation across South Korea’s entertainment industry.

The extraordinary claim surfaced earlier this week when Bom, a member of the hit girl group 2NE1, shared what appeared to be a legal document on Instagram listing herself as a plaintiff

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United Arab Emirates: Nine African Nations’ Work Visas Halted

United Arab Emirates: Nine African Nations’ Work Visas Halted

October 24, 2025 4:16 am

United Arab Emirates cites security reviews as it suspends tourist and work visas for nationals of Nigeria, Ghana, Sudan, and six other African countries.

Officials confirmed that the restrictions, effective immediately, apply to applicants from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Cameroon, Liberia, the Republic of Benin, Congo, and Burundi. The UAE stressed that the measure is not a permanent ban but a precautionary step while authorities conduct a policy review.

The temporary suspension has drawn widespread concern among job seekers and families planning to travel to the Emirates — a global hub for tourism and employment. Although the UAE frequently

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France: Three Inmates Arrested Over Death Threats To Sarkozy

France: Three Inmates Arrested Over Death Threats To Sarkozy

October 24, 2025 3:52 am

French authorities detained three prisoners accused of threatening to kill Nicolas Sarkozy as the Ex-President begins a five-year prison term for corruption.

French police have arrested three inmates at Paris’s La Santé Prison after a video surfaced showing prisoners shouting death threats at Nicolas Sarkozy, who is serving a five-year sentence for corruption and money laundering linked to former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

The arrests were confirmed by the Paris prosecutor’s office on Thursday October 23, 2025, just two days after Sarkozy began his term — marking the first time in modern French history that a head of state has

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Canada: 60% Decline In New International Students Enrollment

Canada: 60% Decline In New International Students Enrollment

October 24, 2025 3:14 am

Stricter visa caps, higher financial requirements, and policy reforms drive the sharpest fall in foreign student arrivals in over a decade, in Canada.

Canada has recorded one of its steepest drops in international student arrivals in years, with new data showing a nearly 60 percent decline compared to last year.

According to figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), only 45,380 new international students entered the country in August 2025, down from 117,400 in August 2024. The drop reflects the sweeping immigration reforms introduced since late 2023, including study permit caps, stricter eligibility criteria, and slower visa processing …

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