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ASUU Suspends Warning Strike After Overnight NEC Meeting

ASUU Suspends Warning Strike After Overnight NEC Meeting

October 22, 2025 7:39 am

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its ongoing two-week warning strike following an overnight meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja.

ASUU National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the decision during a press briefing on Wednesday, confirming that the NEC meeting, which began late Tuesday, ended around 4:00 a.m.

Piwuna explained that the suspension was a result of renewed engagement with government representatives and appeals from stakeholders including students, parents, and the Nigeria Labour Congress.

“We’ve had useful engagements with representatives of the government to consider the response to the draft renegotiation of the 2009 …

Simone Gbagbo Launches Ivory Coast Presidential Bid

Simone Gbagbo Launches Ivory Coast Presidential Bid

October 22, 2025 6:47 am

Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast’s former first lady once wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, is running for president on Saturday, marking a remarkable return to frontline politics after more than a decade of political exile and imprisonment.

The 76-year-old politician, long known as the “Iron Lady” of Ivorian politics, is among a handful of candidates cleared to face incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, who is widely expected to secure a fourth term. Her campaign signals a new chapter for Gbagbo, one pursued without her ex-husband, former President Laurent Gbagbo, whose name once dominated the nation’s political …

Warner Bros Discovery Rejects $60bn Paramount Skydance Takeover

Warner Bros Discovery Rejects $60bn Paramount Skydance Takeover

October 22, 2025 6:12 am

Warner Bros Discovery has turned down a nearly $60 billion all-cash offer from Paramount Skydance, as the entertainment giant begins exploring other strategic options, including a potential split of its major businesses.

Reuters first reported that the Warner Bros Discovery board rejected the proposal, valued at about $24 per share. The bid covered the company’s extensive assets, including Warner Bros film and television studios, CNN, HBO Max, and a portfolio of cable channels. Shares of Warner Bros Discovery jumped 11% on Tuesday following the news.

In a statement released Tuesday, Warner Bros Discovery confirmed that it would evaluate a range …

Trump Says Modi Agrees To Reduce Russian Oil Imports

Trump Says Modi Agrees To Reduce Russian Oil Imports

October 22, 2025 4:56 am

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that India has consented to progressively decrease its purchases of Russian crude oil, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed this decision during a telephone call earlier in the week.

During a Diwali event at the White House on Tuesday, Trump informed reporters that Modi had expressed that India would not be purchasing significant amounts of oil from Russia and desires an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Modi later acknowledged Trump’s “kind Diwali greetings” in a social media update, but did not address any talks about Russian energy supplies.

Last week, …

JD Vance Visits Israel To Reinforce Gaza Ceasefire

JD Vance Visits Israel To Reinforce Gaza Ceasefire

October 21, 2025 11:16 am

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to reinforce the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, following a flare-up of deadly violence that has cast uncertainty over efforts to secure lasting peace in the region.

Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials in Jerusalem soon after landing, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. His visit comes a day after White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, arrived to oversee progress on the truce. Vance is expected to remain in the region until Thursday.

While in Israel, Vance will …

U.S. Drug Submersible Strike Survivor Freed In Ecuador

U.S. Drug Submersible Strike Survivor Freed In Ecuador

October 21, 2025 10:28 am

Ecuador, has released an Ecuadorian man who survived a U.S. military strike, on a submersible vessel, accused by Washington of transporting narcotics in the Caribbean. Prosecutors said there was no evidence he had violated any national laws, according to a government official who spoke to the Associated Press on Monday.

The man, identified as Andrés Fernando Tufiño, was repatriated over the weekend and later cleared of wrongdoing after medical evaluations confirmed he was in good health. A government document obtained by AP stated that “there is no evidence or indication” to justify criminal charges against Tufiño.

The U.S. military …

Poland Warns Putin Against Using Its Airspace For Trump Summit

Poland Warns Putin Against Using Its Airspace For Trump Summit

October 21, 2025 9:51 am

Poland has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin against flying through its airspace to attend a planned peace summit in Hungary with US President Donald Trump, saying it could be compelled to enforce an international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told Radio Rodzina on Tuesday that allowing Putin’s aircraft to transit Polish skies could put Warsaw in a legal bind under international law.

“I cannot guarantee that an independent Polish court won’t order the government to escort such an aircraft down to hand the suspect to the court in The Hague,” Sikorski …

US Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dies At 29

US Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dies At 29

October 21, 2025 8:37 am

US chess grandmaster and celebrated online commentator Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29, his family confirmed in a statement shared by the Charlotte Chess Center on Monday. The club described his death as “unexpected,” though no cause was disclosed.

“It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky,” the statement read. “Daniel was a talented chess player, commentator and educator, and a cherished member of the chess community, admired and respected by fans and players around the world.”

The announcement prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the global chess community. The …

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

October 21, 2025 6:12 am

Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female prime minister, taking office on Tuesday after a tense parliamentary vote that also marks a clear return to conservative politics. Her rise, backed by the Liberal Democratic Party and its new right-wing allies, signals the start of a government eager to revive Abe-era policies on defence and the economy.

The hardline conservative, known for her admiration of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Britain’s Margaret Thatcher, secured 237 votes in parliament’s 465-seat lower house before winning a similar vote in the upper house. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) clinched power after …

Cargo Plane Crashes Off Hong Kong Runway, Killing Two

Cargo Plane Crashes Off Hong Kong Runway, Killing Two

October 21, 2025 5:11 am

A cargo jet arriving from Dubai skidded off a runway and plunged into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, killing two ground staff in one of the city’s deadliest aviation accidents in years.

Authorities said the Emirates-operated Boeing 747-481 cargo plane, flying as EK9788, veered off the runway shortly after landing at about 3:50 a.m. local time. The aircraft collided with an airport patrol vehicle before breaking apart as it slipped through a perimeter fence and into the waters off Chek Lap Kok.

Both occupants of the patrol vehicle — men aged 30 and 41, with seven …

Trump National Guard Portland Ruling Upheld By US Court

Trump National Guard Portland Ruling Upheld By US Court

October 20, 2025 5:26 pm

A US appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, despite opposition from state and city officials, marking a significant legal win for the Republican leader as disputes over federal control of local security continue.

The decision, issued Monday by a three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, temporarily lifted an earlier injunction that had blocked the troop deployment while legal challenges proceed. The ruling allows Trump’s directive to move forward pending a full trial on the matter later this month.

Two judges appointed by Trump voted in favour …

US Australia Rare Earths Deal Targets China’s Market Control

US Australia Rare Earths Deal Targets China’s Market Control

October 20, 2025 4:31 pm

‌The United States and Australia have sealed a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening supply chains for rare earths and other critical minerals, in a move designed to reduce reliance on China’s dominant market position.

The deal, signed on Monday, commits both nations to accelerate investments in mining and processing projects worth $8.5 billion (£6.3 billion). It includes an initial $1 billion fund for projects to be developed across the US and Australia within the next six months, according to a framework released by the White House.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the partnership would “support a pipeline of …

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