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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Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the government had withdrawn permission for the consulate to operate, leaving Russia with only its embassy in Warsaw.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 …

Pichai Warns AI Boom Could Trigger Broad Fallout

Pichai Warns AI Boom Could Trigger Broad Fallout

November 18, 2025 8:03 am

Google chief Sundar Pichai is urging caution as the world races deeper into artificial intelligence, warning that no company — not even one of the industry’s dominant players — would escape unscathed if the AI boom abruptly cools. Speaking at Alphabet’s California headquarters, he said the current surge of investment is extraordinary but tinged with unmistakable “irrationality,” echoing the speculative fever that preceded the dot-com crash two decades ago.

The sector’s explosive growth has pushed valuations to historic heights. Alphabet’s market value has doubled in just seven months, reaching $3.5 trillion as investors rally behind its progress in AI chips …

ICC Life Sentence Sought For Ali Kushayb Over Darfur Crimes

ICC Life Sentence Sought For Ali Kushayb Over Darfur Crimes

November 18, 2025 5:19 am

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have asked judges to impose a life sentence on Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, saying the severity of his crimes in Darfur more than twenty years ago warrants the court’s maximum punishment.

The sentencing hearings opened Tuesday in The Hague, one month after Abd-Al-Rahman was found guilty of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes.

The request marks a historic moment for the court. Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, is the first person convicted by the ICC for atrocities committed in Darfur, where government-backed Janjaweed fighters carried out a …

Trump Saudi F-35 Deal Takes Center Stage As MBS Visits U.S.

Trump Saudi F-35 Deal Takes Center Stage As MBS Visits U.S.

November 18, 2025 4:42 am

U.S. President Donald Trump will host Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, marking the Saudi leader’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The meeting is expected to accelerate discussions on a major F-35 fighter jet sale and advance a raft of commercial agreements with the kingdom, according to U.S. officials.

The renewed engagement signals how far the relationship has rebounded after the global backlash that followed Khashoggi’s death, which U.S. intelligence agencies concluded was approved by the crown prince. Mohammed bin Salman has denied ordering …

Japan Issues Travel Advisory To Citizens In China

Japan Issues Travel Advisory To Citizens In China

November 18, 2025 4:12 am

Japan has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in China, urging them to avoid crowded areas and stay vigilant, after relations between Tokyo and Beijing deteriorated over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. The warning comes as a senior Japanese foreign ministry official travels to Beijing to seek de-escalation.

The development marks one of the sharpest diplomatic ruptures between Asia’s two largest economies in recent years and carries potential economic fallout, especially for tourism.

The advisory from the Japanese embassy in China came after media coverage in China turned sharply hostile toward Takaichi. Officials urged Japanese nationals …

REUTERS/BOJ Rate Hike Outlook Takes Center Stage In Ueda, Takaichi Talks

BOJ Rate Hike Outlook Takes Center Stage In Ueda, Takaichi Talks

November 18, 2025 3:38 am

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda told Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday that the central bank is moving carefully as it adjusts monetary support in an effort to bring inflation toward the two percent goal. His remarks followed their first one to one meeting since Takaichi took office last month.

Ueda said the two held open discussions on price trends, financial conditions and the path for monetary policy. He added that they also reviewed recent currency movements, stressing that it is preferable for exchange rates to remain stable and reflect Japan’s economic fundamentals.

The meeting drew intense scrutiny from …

REUTERS/UN Resolution On Gaza Plan Authorizes International Force

UN Resolution On Gaza Plan Authorizes International Force

November 17, 2025 11:53 pm

The UN Security Council on Monday approved a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war in Gaza and establishing an international stabilization force to help secure and rebuild the territory.

The measure, adopted after weeks of negotiations, is widely viewed as a critical step toward implementing the first phase of Trump’s 20-point framework, a ceasefire and hostage-release deal that Israel and Hamas accepted last month. Council support is expected to reassure governments weighing whether to contribute troops or resources to Gaza’s transitional administration.

The resolution authorizes member states to participate in the Trump-chaired Board of …

UK Warns Of Visa Bans In Major Asylum System Shake-Up

UK Warns Of Visa Bans In Major Asylum System Shake-Up

November 17, 2025 12:09 pm

The UK government has issued a stark warning to three African nations, threatening visa bans unless they agree to take back their citizens who entered Britain irregularly. The announcement came on Monday as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood prepared to unveil what officials describe as the most extensive overhaul of the asylum system in modern British history.

According to the Home Office, Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo could all face visa suspensions if they continue resisting the return of “their criminals and illegal immigrants.” Ministers argue that cooperation from these governments has been “unacceptably low,” prompting the UK …

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