Colombia has declared a state of emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 others and damaging more than 1,000 buildings. The devastating earthquake struck at about 7:34 a.m. local time on Monday, August 10, 2026, sending residents rushing into the streets as … Read more
The growing dispute over the leadership of world football has taken another turn after Argentina and Mexico publicly threw their support behind FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, joining a bloc of football associations and continental representatives resisting calls for major changes at the organisation. The latest developments have widened the divide between Infantino’s supporters and critics … Read more
United States President, Donald Trump, is expected to visit the Republic of Ireland next month for a two-day trip that will combine high-level diplomatic engagements with attendance at the 2026 Irish Open, setting the stage for one of the country’s biggest security operations in recent years. Irish authorities are putting the final touches on preparations … Read more
Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday during an emergency operation to combat one of Greece’s most destructive wildfires of the year, adding to the country’s growing crisis as multiple fires continue to rage across several regions. The accident happened in the Psatha area of western Attica, west of Athens, where aircraft and ground … Read more
The European Union is preparing for high-level emergency discussions after an unprecedented wave of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, triggering political tensions across Europe and renewed debate over border security, migration management and cooperation among member states. The extraordinary movement of people into the North African territory has become one … Read more
Thousands of Nigerians seeking American visas will soon have to follow a new application process after the United States announced a major overhaul of its visa operations across Africa. The U.S. Government said routine visa processing at its Embassy in Abuja will be suspended from August 1, 2026, as part of a continent-wide restructuring that … Read more
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has sold at least 12 million barrels of spot crude oil to Asian refiners and trading firms at premium prices as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran continue to tighten global oil supplies. The latest sales came through ADNOC’s seventh spot crude tender since June, with buyers … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, arrived at the White House on Tuesday for his first face-to-face meeting with U.S. President, Donald Trump, since the Iran war began, with both leaders expected to address tensions surrounding the conflict. The talks come as Washington and Tehran observe a pause in fighting following weeks of hostilities, while Israel … Read more
WORLD Iran Issues FRESH WARNING To U.S. As Middle East War Threatens To Spread July 26, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Iran has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could spread even further if the United States resumes military strikes against the Islamic Republic. The … Read more
WORLD Burnham Sends STRONG Message To Trump, Rules Out Early U.K. Election July 26, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has said he would not hesitate to publicly disagree with U.S. President, Donald Trump, if doing so became necessary to protect Britain’s national interests. … Read more