November 4, 2025

China Supports Nigeria After Trump Threatens Military Action

November 4, 2025 11:13 am

China has urged the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, responding sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military intervention over alleged Christian persecution.

In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed support for President Bola Tinubu’s government, labelling external threats and interference under the guise of religion or human rights as unacceptable.

“As Nigeria’s strategic partner, China opposes any country using religion or human rights as a pretext to interfere in internal affairs, or to impose sanctions and force,” Mao said during a press briefing.

Trump escalated tensions by ordering the Pentagon to prepare for possible …

China Warns U.S. After Trump Threatens Nigeria Intervention

November 4, 2025 11:10 am

China has voiced a strong rebuke of the United States’ recent threat of military action in Nigeria, urging Washington to respect sovereignty and avoid using religion or human-rights arguments as justification for force.

U.S. President Donald Trump, citing what he described as widespread killing of Christians in Nigeria, announced that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare for “possible action” if the Nigerian government did not act swiftly. He wrote that the United States might go into the country “guns-a-blazing” and would stop all U.S. aid if violence persisted.

In response, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, speaking at a …

Arsenal Plan New Long-term Contract Talks With Declan Rice

November 4, 2025 10:52 am

Arsenal are preparing to open talks with Declan Rice over a new long-term contract that would extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium well beyond 2028. The England midfielder’s current deal runs until June 2028, but club executives are eager to reward his impact since joining from West Ham United last year and secure his future through the next decade.

According to sources close to the club, Arsenal are planning to schedule a meeting with Rice and his representatives in the coming months to discuss an extension that could potentially run until June 2031. The move reflects the Gunners’ growing …

Court Warns Kanu To Defend Himself Or Lose Right To Testify

November 4, 2025 10:42 am

A Nigerian court has warned separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu that he risks losing his right to defend himself against terrorism charges if he fails to begin his defence by Wednesday, marking a decisive moment in a case that has spanned more than a decade.

Judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued the warning on Tuesday after Kanu again refused to proceed with his defence, having dismissed his legal team in open court. The judge said the court would “foreclose” his right to present a defence if he did not act within the one-day grace period.

Kanu, …

Afghanistan Earthquake: 27 Dead, Hundreds Injured as Winter Looms

Afghan Earthquake: 27 Dead, Hundreds Injured as Winter Looms

November 4, 2025 10:20 am

Residents in northern Afghanistan were digging through debris and helping the injured on Tuesday after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, killing at least 27 people and destroying hundreds of homes, according to local authorities.

The earthquake, which struck early Monday, left nearly 1,000 people injured and caused extensive damage to the city’s historic Blue Mosque, the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) said. While the sparsely populated epicentre helped limit casualties, officials warned that the timing of the disaster, just before Afghanistan’s freezing winter, could worsen humanitarian conditions.

Hundreds of homes were flattened or severely damaged, leaving families exposed …

Sanae Takaichi Faces Criticism Over Trump Diplomacy

November 4, 2025 10:01 am

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received both commendation and criticism in parliament on Tuesday following her high-profile diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump during her first week in office.

The 63-year-old leader, Japan’s first female prime minister, has drawn strong domestic approval for her energetic start, but opposition lawmakers accused her of “flattery diplomacy” after reports she planned to nominate Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, a move confirmed by the White House.

During a parliamentary session, Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, congratulated Takaichi on her “big smiles” and “energetic diplomacy,” …

Kimberly Guilfoyle: First U.S. Female Ambassador To Greece

November 4, 2025 9:30 am

Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former California prosecutor and television personality closely associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, has officially assumed office as the new U.S. ambassador to Greece, marking a historic appointment as the first woman to hold the post.

Guilfoyle, 56, presented her diplomatic credentials on Tuesday to Greek President Constantine Tassoulas during a formal ceremony in Athens. She was sworn in on Sept. 29 in Washington before departing for Greece, where she attended a weekend welcome gala alongside senior government officials and business leaders.

Her appointment comes at a pivotal time in U.S.–Greek relations, as Washington seeks to …

Radnički Coach Žižović Dies After On-Pitch Collapse

November 4, 2025 3:42 am

In a tragic scene that shocked the Serbian Super League, Bosnian coach Mladen Žižović has died aged 44 (some sources report 45) after collapsing during the match between FK Radnički 1923 and FK Mladost Lučani in Lučani. The incident occurred in the 22nd minute of the game when Žižović suddenly fell ill in the technical area and was treated on-site before being rushed to hospital.

The match was momentarily halted as medical staff attended to Žižović. Shortly afterward, club officials and the footballing community received the devastating news that he had passed away. The game was subsequently abandoned as players, …