November 25, 2025

Peru Issues Global Arrest Warrant For Ex-PM In Key Coup Case

Peru Issues Global Arrest Warrant For Ex-PM In Key Coup Case

November 25, 2025 6:41 pm

Peru deepens its political crisis as a Judge orders the arrest of ex-premier Betssy Chávez, citing her alleged role in an attempted coup in late 2022.

Peru’s long-running political turmoil intensified on Friday November 21, 2025, after a court issued an International Arrest Warrant for former prime minister Betssy Chávez, accusing her of participating in the failed power grab that brought down President Pedro Castillo two years ago.

The ruling marks a major escalation in the standoff between Lima and Mexico City, where Chávez has taken refuge inside the Mexican embassy after requesting asylum earlier this month. Peruvian authorities have

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Brazil Arrests Bolsonaro Over Alleged Escape Plot, Court Says

Brazil Arrests Bolsonaro Over Alleged Escape Plot, Court Says

November 25, 2025 6:14 pm

Brazil’s political tensions deepen as Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro is detained for allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor amid fears of an escape.

Brazil’s political turmoil sharpened on Saturday November 23, 2025, after former President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody over allegations that he attempted to tamper with his electronic ankle monitor in preparation for an escape from house arrest. The move comes just days before he was scheduled to begin a lengthy prison sentence for orchestrating an attempted coup following his 2022 election defeat.

Federal Police officers detained Bolsonaro at his Brasília residence after authorities said he used a

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“Netherlands: Drone Sightings Halt Flights At Major Airport”

Netherlands: Drone Sightings Delays Flights At Major Airport

November 25, 2025 4:32 pm

Unidentified drones triggered a four-hour shutdown at Eindhoven Airport as European officials warn of rising UAV incursions targeting military sites.

Flights were suspended for hours at one of the Netherlands’ busiest regional airports after multiple sightings of unidentified drones forced authorities to close local airspace, deepening concerns over a surge in unexplained Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), activity across northern Europe.

Eindhoven Airport halted all operations for about four hours on Saturday November 22, 2025, after drones were spotted flying over the region for a second consecutive day. At least nine flights were diverted to other cities, leaving passengers stranded and …

US Targets Haitian Official With Visa Ban, Alleges Gang Support

US Targets Haitian Official With Visa Ban, Alleges Gang Support

November 25, 2025 2:37 pm

Washington revokes entry privileges for unnamed Haitian officials accused of backing gangs and obstructing security efforts as violence deepens across Haiti.

United States has imposed visa restrictions on a Haitian government official accused of supporting criminal gangs and hindering national security efforts, the State Department announced on Monday November 24, 2025, marking the latest move in Washington’s escalating pressure campaign over Haiti’s worsening crisis.

In a brief statement, the department said the unnamed official had provided backing to gangs and other criminal networks that the U.S. describes as “terrorist gangs.” The official’s existing U.S. visas have been revoked, and the …

Israel Dismisses Generals, Punishes Officers Over Oct. 7 Flaws

Israel Dismisses Generals, Punishes Officers Over Oct. 7 Flaws

November 25, 2025 1:32 pm

Israeli military removes senior commanders and disciplines top officers after damning findings on intelligence lapses preceding Hamas’s October 2023 assault.

Israel’s military has dismissed three generals and sanctioned several senior officers for what investigators describe as deep institutional failures that allowed Hamas’s October 2023 attack to unfold largely undetected. The decision, announced on Sunday, comes amid intensifying demands for accountability from bereaved families and the broader Israeli public.

October 7, 2023 assault, the deadliest in Israel’s history, exposed wide-ranging vulnerabilities across the country’s security and intelligence apparatus. Despite months of debate, the Israeli government has yet to establish a formal …

Tanzania Unrest Prompts Cancellation Of Independence Day Celebration

Tanzania Unrest Prompts Cancellation Of Independence Day Celebration

November 25, 2025 1:32 pm

Tanzania has called off its independence day celebrations scheduled for 9 December, redirecting the funds toward repairing infrastructure damaged in last month’s post-election unrest, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba announced on Monday.

The decision comes as opposition groups had urged citizens to use the holiday as a moment of national protest, accusing security forces of killing hundreds of people following the disputed October vote. The government has not released an official death toll and has appointed a commission of inquiry to examine the violence.

Nchemba said the money originally allocated for the annual commemoration would instead support rebuilding efforts in areas …

Venezuela Airline Ultimatum Raises Travel And Security Concerns

Venezuela Airline Ultimatum Raises Travel And Security Concerns

November 25, 2025 12:48 pm

Venezuela’s aviation authority has ordered international airlines to restart flights within forty-eight hours or face removal of their permission to operate in the country, escalating a standoff that began after carriers halted services due to a US security warning.

The ultimatum, issued Monday by the National Institute of Civil Aviation, came after numerous airlines suspended flights when the US aviation regulator cautioned operators about rising military activity near Venezuelan airspace.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice on Friday advising crews to “exercise caution” when flying in the Maiquetía region, which covers the main international airport serving Caracas. The …

When The Bench Became The Script—Part 3

When The Bench Became The Script—Part 3

November 25, 2025 4:55 am

From “How Justice Omotosho Goofed in Kanu’s Trial”

A Seven-Day Legal Exposé

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional |Strategic & Management Economist

 

A courtroom is supposed to be a sanctuary for reason. Its oxygen is procedure; its heartbeat, the written record. When either fails, justice begins to imitate theatre.

In the trial of Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Nnamdi Kanu, Justice James Kolawole Omotosho’s bench ceased to function as an instrument of law and began to perform as an …

REUTERS/ Pauline Hanson Burqa Stunt Sparks Senate Backlash

Pauline Hanson Burqa Stunt Sparks Senate Backlash

November 25, 2025 1:43 am

Australia’s Senate suspended far-right lawmaker Pauline Hanson for seven sitting days after she entered the chamber wearing a burqa as part of her long-running campaign to outlaw the garment, prompting strong criticism from government and opposition lawmakers.

The suspension followed a tense session on Monday, when Hanson arrived in the upper house dressed in the full covering shortly after being refused permission to introduce a bill targeting burqas and other face coverings in public spaces. Her action immediately drew rebukes from Muslim lawmakers and senior members of the government.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who leads the government in the Senate, …

RSF Ceasefire As Paramilitary Declares Three-month Truce

RSF Ceasefire As Paramilitary Declares Three-month Truce

November 25, 2025 1:23 am

The leader of Sudan’s powerful Rapid Support Forces announced on Monday that his fighters will immediately observe a three-month humanitarian truce, responding to international pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to help broker peace in the war-torn country.

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemedti,” issued the unilateral ceasefire following a Quad-led proposal — backed by the U.S., United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia — for a three-month pause in fighting, to be followed by peace negotiations. The RSF leader said the move was in part “in response to international efforts, chiefly that of … President Donald Trump …

James Comey And Letitia James Charges Dropped Over Unlawful Prosecutor

James And Letitia Charges Dropped Over Unlawful Prosecutor

November 25, 2025 1:00 am

A federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the indictments was never legally allowed to serve in the role. The decision immediately halted two high-profile cases that had drawn intense political attention.

The ruling centers on the appointment of Lindsey Halligan, a former White House aide chosen by President Donald Trump to pursue charges against two officials he has publicly criticised. Judge Cameron Currie concluded that Halligan’s appointment violated the statute governing interim US attorneys, making every action she took invalid.…

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