November 2025

“Australia, Canada, UK Campaign Against Visa Fraud In Ghana”

“Australia, Canada, UK Campaign Against Visa Fraud In Ghana”

November 19, 2025 10:58 am

High Commissions of Australia, Canada and UK, unite to raise awareness on visa scams, urging Ghanaians to use official channels and avoid fraudulent agents.

The High Commissions of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in Ghana have launched a collaborative public awareness campaign to combat visa fraud, a growing issue that continues to affect many Ghanaians.

The week-long initiative, which coincides with International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November 2025), aims to educate the public about the dangers of fraudulent visa practices. The campaign emphasizes the use of official government channels for applications, warns against deceptive agents, and encourages safe and …

Kwara Church Attack Leaves Two Dead As Community Seeks Help

Kwara Church Attack Leaves Two Dead As Community Seeks Help

November 19, 2025 8:01 am

Two people were killed Tuesday evening when armed men raided the outskirts of Eruku in Kwara State, Nigeria, targeting the Christ Apostolic Church Oke Isegun parish and forcing residents to flee into nearby bushland, local authorities and eyewitnesses said.

The assault is the latest in a string of violent incidents reported in the border community over the past three weeks, deepening concerns about rising insecurity in the area and renewed pressure on state and federal officials to intervene.

Witnesses told reporters the attackers arrived around nightfall and opened fire without warning. One resident said the strike caused chaos across …

Poland Russian Consulate Closure Follows Rail-line Sabotage

Poland Russian Consulate Closure Follows Rail-line Sabotage

November 19, 2025 7:33 am

Poland announced Wednesday that it will close Russia’s consulate in Gdansk after an explosion damaged a key rail link that connects Warsaw with the Ukrainian border. Warsaw blamed Moscow for the incident and said it marked another escalation in hostile activity targeting the country.

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the government had withdrawn permission for the consulate to operate, leaving Russia with only its embassy in Warsaw. “I have decided to withdraw consent for the operation of the Russian consulate in Gdansk,” he told reporters, adding that Poland had repeatedly warned Moscow its diplomatic footprint would shrink if hostile actions …

Russia Ternopil Missile Attack Kills 19 In Ukraine

Russia Ternopil Missile Attack Kills 19 In Ukraine

November 19, 2025 7:13 am

Nineteen people were killed in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil after Russia carried out a massive overnight assault using missiles and drones, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. The strikes hit a residential tower and critical infrastructure as temperatures plunged, leaving dozens more injured and triggering emergency power cuts across multiple regions.

The attack was one of the most intense in recent months and underscored Russia’s continued push to pressure Ukraine’s energy network before winter sets in. Ukrainian authorities said Moscow launched more than 470 drones and 48 missiles during the night, targeting housing blocks as well as transport and power …

Australia Critical Minerals Reserve Draws Global Interest

Australia Critical Minerals Reserve Draws Global Interest

November 19, 2025 6:40 am

Australia has seen a surge of interest from key partners in Europe and Asia in its strategic critical minerals reserve following a landmark agreement with the United States last month, Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Wednesday.

The growing attention comes as Canberra positions itself as a dependable supplier of rare earths, lithium, and other minerals that have become essential to sectors ranging from defence manufacturing to advanced technology. Australia’s push also follows Beijing’s recent export restrictions on some rare earths, raising concerns among Western governments about secure access to supply.

Farrell told Reuters on the sidelines of a CPTPP …

Epstein Files Release Advances After Bipartisan Vote

Epstein Files Release Advances After Bipartisan Vote

November 19, 2025 2:14 am

The United States Congress voted on Tuesday to compel the Justice Department to hand over all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein, a move that won overwhelming bipartisan support after President Donald Trump abruptly ended his months long resistance to the measure.

The House approved the plan by a margin of 427 to 1, sending it to the Senate, which cleared it within hours. A senior White House official said Trump intends to sign it once it reaches his desk. The decision marks the clearest sign yet that lawmakers from both parties want the full archive made public, despite the …

Japan’s New PM Sparks Debate Over Extreme Early-Morning Work

“Japan Prime Minister’s Extreme Early-Morning Work Argument”

November 18, 2025 4:31 pm

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sleeps two hours nightly and calls aides for 3am meetings, reigniting concerns over Japan’s culture of overwork.

Japan’s New Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has ignited concern over the country’s entrenched work culture after revealing she typically sleeps just two hours a night and routinely summons aides for meetings in the early hours.

The disclosure comes in the wake of public criticism over a Friday November 14, 2025 session dubbed the “3am study session” by Japanese media. The meeting, held in Tokyo only six hours before a parliamentary budget committee hearing, drew sharp backlash from both …

Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene Clash Ahead Of Midterms

Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene Clash Ahead Of Midterms

November 18, 2025 3:39 pm

Tensions rise as President  Donald Trump backs primary challenge against Rep. Greene amid disputes over policy, loyalty, and “America First” priorities.

The alliance between President Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once seen as a cornerstone of his political resurgence, has fractured, highlighting deep divisions within the Republican Party ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

The rift erupted after Greene publicly criticized Trump’s focus on foreign policy and his handling of sensitive documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case. On Friday November 14, 2025, Trump escalated the conflict, declaring his support for a primary challenge against the Georgia congresswoman. …

Italian Town Overwhelmed By Migrants Following TikTok Videos

Italian Town Overwhelmed By Migrants Following TikTok Videos

November 18, 2025 2:37 pm

Italian town of L’Aquila faces a sudden migrant surge after TikTok videos by Afghan creators promoted the town as an asylum destination in central Italy.

Authorities in the central Italian town of L’Aquila are investigating a sudden surge of migrants, reportedly drawn by social media videos suggesting the town as a promising place to seek asylum.

Nestled among the Apennine Mountains, roughly 70 miles northeast of Rome, L’Aquila is known for its 11th-century historic walls, vibrant university culture, and proximity to ski resorts. While these attributes make the town appealing, recent weeks have seen an unexpected influx of migrants primarily …

“Malaysia Introduces Streamlined 90-Day Visa Overstay Fines”

“Malaysia Introduces Streamlined 90-Day Visa Overstay Fines”

November 18, 2025 12:38 pm

Malaysia has introduced a new system aimed at simplifying how foreign professionals and their families resolve short-term visa overstays, marking a significant shift in the country’s immigration management approach.

The initiative, known as the Overstay Management Program, offers a clearer and more predictable process for holders of Employment Passes and Dependent Passes who remain in the country for up to 90 days beyond their permitted stay. Instead of going through lengthy enforcement procedures, eligible expatriates can now settle their cases by paying fixed fines based on the duration of the overstay.

Under the new structure, overstays of one to 30

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Veteran Journalist Newswatch Co-Founder Dan Agbese Dies At 81

Dan Agbese: Influential “Newswatch” Co-Founder Dies At Age 81

November 18, 2025 11:40 am

Dan Agbese, co-founder of Nigeria’s trailblazing Newswatch magazine and one of the country’s most influential journalists, has died in Lagos at age 81.

Dan Agbese, one of Nigeria’s most respected journalists and a co-founder of the influential Newswatch magazine, has died at the age of 81. Family members confirmed that he passed away on the morning of Monday November 17, 2025, in Lagos, marking the end of a storied career that helped shape modern Nigerian journalism.

Agbese emerged as a central figure in the country’s media landscape during a period when independent reporting was often fraught with political pressure and

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UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

November 18, 2025 8:28 am

The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a sweeping American proposal for Gaza, handing President Donald Trump a significant diplomatic win and setting the stage for an international force to take shape in the territory. The vote — 13 in favour, none against, with Russia and China abstaining — gives rare momentum to a plan that blends security intervention, political restructuring and a tentative pathway toward Palestinian self-determination.

At the core of the resolution is the creation of an International Stabilisation Force, a multinational contingent that Washington says several nations are prepared to join. The force would work alongside Israel, …

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