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UK Promises Overhaul Of Asylum Appeals After Hotel Protests

UK Promises Overhaul Of Asylum Appeals After Hotel Protests

August 24, 2025 7:23 pm

The British government on Sunday pledged to reform the country’s asylum system after a weekend of protests outside hotels housing migrants underscored growing tensions over immigration and housing policy.

Officials said a new independent body will be created to review asylum appeals more quickly, a move they hope will reduce the heavy reliance on temporary hotel accommodations that have become flashpoints for public anger. More than 32,000 asylum seekers were living in hotels at the end of March, according to official figures, a practice the government admits is costly and unsustainable.

The protests erupted after a man staying in a …

UN Says Syria ‘Deeply Fragile’ As Humanitarian Needs Rise

UN Says Syria ‘Deeply Fragile’ As Humanitarian Needs Rise

August 21, 2025 4:36 pm

The United Nations warned Thursday that Syria remains “deeply fragile” despite a recent period of relative calm, urging the Security Council to step up efforts toward peace, accountability, and humanitarian support.

“As we meet, Syrians in Damascus and elsewhere, inside and outside Syria, are marking the somber anniversary of the Ghouta chemical weapons attack of 2013,” UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen told the Council. “It is a painful reminder of the suffering endured by Syrian civilians, and of the grave abuses and violations of international law that must never be repeated.”

Pedersen emphasized renewed diplomacy and respect for …

Tinubu Sacks NTA Management, Appoints Rotimi Pedro As New DG

Tinubu Fires NTA Management, Names Rotimi Pedro As New DG

August 20, 2025 6:22 pm

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed the management of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) led by Salihu Dembos and approved the reconstitution of its leadership, with Rotimi Pedro appointed as the new Director-General.

The announcement, contained in a statement from the Presidency on Wednesday, said the move is part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the state broadcaster and reposition it for greater efficiency in line with the administration’s media reform agenda.

Pedro, a Lagos State indigene, brings a unique blend of legal and media expertise to the role. He is an entertainment and intellectual property lawyer and founder of Optima …

US Escalates Clash With ICC Over Israel Cases

August 20, 2025 5:09 pm

The United States on Wednesday escalated its confrontation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), imposing sanctions on judges, including one from France, over the tribunal’s prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, which also targeted a Canadian judge in a separate case. The move marks Washington’s latest effort to undermine the ICC, which is backed by nearly all other Western democracies as a court of last resort for grave international crimes.

“The Court is a national security threat that has been an instrument for lawfare against the United States and our close …

Egypt Reaffirms Support For Lebanon’s Security And Stability

Egypt Reaffirms Support For Lebanon’s Security And Stability

August 20, 2025 4:50 pm

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Wednesday.

During the call, Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt places the security and stability of Lebanon among its highest priorities. He reaffirmed Cairo’s steadfast support for the Lebanese people as well as for Lebanon’s government and state institutions. According to the statement, Egypt believes that strengthening unity and stability in Lebanon is essential to protecting its sovereignty and long-term security.

The Egyptian foreign minister also reiterated Cairo’s consistent …

Zelenskyy, Norway PM And EU Council Head Discuss Security

Zelenskyy, Norway PM And EU Council Head Discuss Security

August 19, 2025 5:35 pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spent Tuesday in a series of high-stakes phone calls with European leaders, pressing for tighter sanctions on Russia and stronger commitments to Ukraine’s long-term security.

The discussions followed his meetings a day earlier in Washington with President Donald Trump and top European officials, where the focus was squarely on how to secure peace without sacrificing Ukraine’s sovereignty.

In a call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Zelenskyy highlighted what he described as the most meaningful outcome of the Washington talks: progress toward binding security guarantees for Ukraine. “We are confident that peace can be reliable …

Ukrainian Refugees Respond To Trump-Zelensky Talks

Ukrainian Refugees Respond To Trump-Zelensky Talks

August 19, 2025 3:28 pm

The recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stirred mixed emotions among Ukrainian refugees living in southern England—balancing fragile hope with a heavy dose of realism.

Trump, speaking after his White House talks with Zelensky, revealed that he had also spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin arranging a future meeting between the two leaders. The announcement, and the images of Trump and Zelensky exchanging smiles, reached Ukrainian communities abroad who continue to follow every development of the war closely.

For some, it was difficult to reconcile the tone of the meeting with …

Flight Attendants Share The One Thing Passengers Do Wrong

Flight Attendants Share The One Thing Passengers Do Wrong

August 18, 2025 5:50 pm

On a crowded flight, the smallest spaces often carry the greatest potential for chaos. Ask any flight attendant, and they will tell you: the airplane lavatory, no bigger than a broom closet, can quickly become the scene of disproportionate confusion — and it often begins with a simple oversight.

The culprit, according to several cabin crew members who spoke candidly, is surprisingly mundane: passengers forget to lock the door. Sometimes they step inside without sliding the latch. Other times, they finish up and walk out, leaving the door ajar as if the space were still in use. Either way, the …

Half A Million Medical Records Stolen In Netherlands Hack

Half A Million Medical Records Stolen In Netherlands Hack

August 18, 2025 2:05 pm

Hundreds of thousands of Dutch citizens have had their most sensitive personal information compromised after a cyberattack on Clinical Diagnostics, a medical laboratory in Rijswijk, Dutch media reported Monday. The hackers, identifying themselves as the group Nova, are threatening to release the stolen data unless their demands are met.

According to RTL Nieuws, Nova had previously received payment from the laboratory to prevent the disclosure of an earlier data theft. The group now claims the company “violated agreements,” potentially by involving law enforcement, and has issued a new ultimatum. A countdown clock posted on the dark web gives the company …

Israel Protests Grow, Crowds Demand End To Gaza Conflict

Israel Protests Grow, Crowds Demand End To Gaza Conflict

August 17, 2025 6:40 pm

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets on Sunday, staging the country’s largest demonstrations since the Gaza war began. The protests, centred in Tel Aviv’s “Hostages Square,” called for an immediate ceasefire and a negotiated deal to free hostages still held by Hamas.

Organisers estimated that the turnout reached into the hundreds of thousands, making it one of the biggest anti-government rallies in recent memory. The families of hostages led the movement, warning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to push for the reoccupation of Gaza City endangered the roughly 20 captives still believed to be alive.…

Israeli Army Chief Okays ‘Next Phase’ In Gaza Conflict

Israeli Army Chief Okays ‘Next Phase’ In Gaza Conflict

August 17, 2025 12:58 pm

Israel’s top military commander announced on Sunday that the army is preparing to intensify its offensive in Gaza, unveiling what he described as the “next phase” of the war—one that would deepen the campaign against Hamas while laying the groundwork for the reoccupation of the territory.

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Israel’s chief of staff, made the remarks during a field tour of the Gaza Strip, where fighting has raged for ten months. “Today we are approving the plan for the next phase of the war,” he said in a statement released by the army. He insisted that Israeli forces had …

France Presses Mali After Arrest Of Embassy Staffer

France Presses Mali After Arrest Of Embassy Staffer

August 17, 2025 12:41 pm

France has entered into negotiations with Mali’s military authorities after the arrest of a French Embassy staff member in Bamako, an incident that has opened a fresh rift in already strained relations between the two countries.

Paris has described the accusations as “unjustified,” urging Mali to respect international conventions.

The detained French national, Yann Vezilier, was arrested on Thursday alongside two senior Malian officers: Gen. Abbass Dembele, a former governor of the Mopti region, and Brig. Gen. Naima Sagara. Malian officials allege that the three were part of a wider conspiracy tied to foreign intelligence services, aimed at destabilizing the …

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