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The UN Security Council terminated a peacekeeping mission in Mali that had been in place for ten years, on Friday. The nation’s military junta, now aligned with Russia, demanded the withdrawal of the international forces involved in the fight against jihadists.

Upholding the principle that peacekeeping initiatives require the consent of the host government, the Security Council resolved to commence the immediate winding down of the mission, despite concerns to the surprising statement made by Malian Foreign Minister Abdrns raised by Western powers about the potential for heightened instability in the troubled African nation. The decision came in two weeks …

The Supreme Electoral Court of Brazil has reached a verdict, voting in favor of an eight-year ban on ex-president Jair Bolsonaro from seeking any public office. Bolsonaro has been held accountable for the misuse of his authority during the previous presidential poll.

The court found Bolsonaro guilty of abusing power and undermining Brazilian democracy by falsely asserting that the electronic ballots used in last year’s presidential poll were susceptible to hacking and fraud.

His attorneys are expected to appeal against the verdict, as they have argued that his statements had no bearing on the election result, based on their position.…

Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has announced that his administration will soon implement the following measures to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal: The Introduction of free bus rides and the Adjustment of working days for public servants.

During the PDP stakeholders meeting at the party Secretariat in Osogbo on Friday, the Governor affirmed that the state government is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the people in the state.

‘We (Osun Government) will soon introduce public transport buses. We are working on adjusted work hours and days. We want to make live easy …

Switzerland’s second-busiest airport, Geneva, was hit by a strike, causing flight operations to be suspended for two days, significantly impacting summer travel plans and forcing travelers to explore alternative options.

In a disruptive move, airport employees went on strike from 6:00-10:00 am (0400 GMT and 0800 GMT), resulting in the cancellation of dozens of flights at the airport.

Close to the expected conclusion of the strike, airport employees gathered outside the terminal and decided to prolong the walkout until the end of Saturday, exacerbating the already significant disruptions to flight schedules.

The airport spokesperson, on Thursday, mentioned that the …

Pakistan, presently grappling with serious crisis, has sealed a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for $3 billion (£2.4 billion) of funding.

The agreement, subject to approval by the global lender’s board, has been reached after an eight-month delay.

Pakistan, since its independence from Britain in 1947, has been faced with its harshest economic crisis. In a bid to secure the deal, the country’s central bank implemented a record-breaking interest rate hike, setting it at 22% on Monday.

The already-struggling Pakistani economy, burdened by years of financial mismanagement, has been pushed to the edge due to the …

US President Joe Biden on Thursday voiced his displeasure with the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, stressing the importance of further exploration and not accepting this decision as final.

‘While the court can render a decision, it cannot change what America stands for,’ Biden said at the White House.

In cases involving Harvard College and the University of North Carolina, the court’s ruling underscored a clear ideological split, as the conservative majority declared that the use of race as a factor in admissions runs counter to the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.

In response to the …

The UK Court of Appeal has declared the UK government’s proposal to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda unlawful. According to the judgment rendered by three judges in London, Rwanda cannot be considered a safe third country due to deficiencies in its asylum system.

The court emphasised that unless these deficiencies are addressed, any attempts to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda would be in violation of the law.

The Court of Appeal sided with migrants and campaigners who initiated the legal challenge, concurring that the UK government was unable to provide assurances that asylum seekers sent to Rwanda would not be …

The adoption of a recommendation on quality apprenticeships as a new labor standard emerged as one of the outcomes of the just concluded 111th International Labour Conference (ILC) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

The primary objective is to provide support for ‘opportunities for people of all ages to skill, reskill and upskill continuously’ amidst the volatile landscape of swiftly evolving labor markets.

The recommendation offers a precise illustration of apprenticeships, outlines ambitious benchmarks for high-quality apprenticeship programs, and includes provisions for apprentices’ rights and safeguarding.

Engaging in a thought-provoking dialogue with Joe Ajaero, President of the …

Thursday saw Saudi authorities launch an investigation into a distressing incident that unfolded outside the US consulate in Jeddah, the bustling gateway city that serves as the epicenter of the grand Hajj pilgrimage currently underway in the city of Mecca.

The incident resulted in the death of both an assailant and a security guard, as they engaged in a harrowing exchange of gunfire.

Officials, grappling with the aftermath of the event, revealed that the exchange of fire that occurred on Wednesday evening ultimately claimed the lives of both the gunman and a Nepalese security guard.

Despite the diligent efforts of …

The top brass of the Nigerian Actors Guild (NAG) has officially declared the imposition of an indefinite suspension on renowned actor, Jerry Williams, due to his abuse of prohibited substances.

In a statement endorsed by Mr. Emeka Rollas, MON, the National President of AGN, it has come to light that the activities of Jerry Williams concerning illicit substances have been under careful observation since December.

Regrettably, the situation has escalated beyond control, rendering it unsafe for him to collaborate with fellow performers on set, which may jeopardize their well-being. Mr. Rollas emphasised that the primary concern lies in ensuring the …

On Wednesday, the tragic result of a Russian missile strike on a restaurant in eastern Ukraine became even more devastating, with the death toll reaching 11 individuals, including children. Despite the mounting evidence, the Kremlin continued to assert that Russian forces had solely targeted military-affiliated objectives.

Amidst the recent development, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz commented on the perceived weakening of Russian President Vladimir Putin following the mutiny within the Wagner mercenary group. However, the full implications of this uprising remained unclear. Sadly, the Ria Pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk became the target of a strike, resulting in the deaths of three …

Mr. Matthias Schmale, the United Nations’ chief humanitarian representative in Nigeria has disclosed that approximately 4.3 million individuals residing in the states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe are being severely affected by hunger.

Speaking to reporters in Geneva on Wednesday, Schmale revealed that the population of children under the age of five facing the grave danger of severe acute malnutrition has doubled within a year, now totaling 700,000.

While describing the situation in Borno state, Schmale said: ‘I have been to Borno and the other two states several times.’

‘I’ve seen mothers fighting for lives of their malnourished children …