On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old American from Chicago, was elected the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV. His election, announced with
On May 7, 2025, Ukrainian officials accused Russia of launching guided bomb attacks on civilian infrastructure in eastern Ukraine, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a three-day ceasefire from
Emirates Airline Group announced a gross profit of $6.2 billion for the 2024-25 financial year (April 2024 to March 2025), marking a 15% increase from the previous year’s $5.4 billion.
The Kano State Government announced a ban on live political programs across radio and television stations in the state, citing the need to curb inflammatory content that could incite unrest.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, responded to accusations from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other critics that he was “demarketing” Nigeria
The World Bank approved a $500 million concessional loan to bolster Sri Lanka’s economic stabilization efforts, part of a broader $1.5 billion commitment over three years to support reforms and
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reaffirmed his commitment to keeping captain Bruno Fernandes at the club, despite interest from Saudi Pro League teams, including Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr. Speaking ahead of
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 14-year-old son of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, was selected for Portugal’s Under-15 national team for an upcoming training camp and friendly matches. The call-up, announced by
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, also known as EeZee Tee, and his company, EeZee Global Concepts Limited, before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High
The European Union began strategizing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, potentially targeting up to €400 billion in imports, in response to anticipated U.S. trade restrictions under President Donald Trump’s second
