Switzerland has reported a significant increase in frozen Russian assets, which have climbed by nearly $2 billion over the past year to reach a staggering 7.4 billion Swiss francs ($8.4 billion), according to an official statement released yesterday by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).The substantial rise of 1.6 billion francs ($1.8 billion)
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called on his country’s political leaders to demonstrate courage in standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, even mimicking the American leader’s distinctive speaking style during a recent public address.Speaking ahead of Australia’s upcoming May 3 general election, Turnbull briefly adopted a nasal American accent as he impersonated
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, declaring that American military operations against the group will continue until they no longer pose a threat to international shipping routes.In a message posted on his Truth Social platform Monday, Trump delivered an ultimatum to the Iran-backed militants: “Stop shooting at US
In a bid to promote sustainability in the telecommunications sector, regulators in West Africa are championing the integration of renewable energy into network operations. This development was highlighted by Amara Brewah, Chairman of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly and Director-General of Sierra Leone’s National Communications Authority, at the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona,
In a shocking statement, former US President Donald Trump has revealed that he’s seriously considering a third term in office, despite the two-term limit stipulated in the US Constitution. When asked to clarify his remarks, Trump emphatically stated, “I’m not joking”. This bombshell dropped during a Sunday morning phone call with NBC News, where Trump
The United States has successfully extradited a 41-year-old Nigerian national, along with 13 other fugitives from 10 different countries, to face trial for various fraud-related charges. This move demonstrates the US government’s commitment to combating transnational crime and bringing perpetrators to justice. The extradition is part of a broader effort by US authorities to crack
Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message of condolence to Myanmar following a catastrophic earthquake that has claimed more than 1,000 lives, according to information released by the Chinese foreign ministry.In his communication to Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing, President Xi expressed profound grief over the destruction and pledged China’s willingness to provide necessary
SystemSpecs Holdings Ltd has rebranded its subsidiary, Deelaa, to Whatadeal, launching a comprehensive digital commerce platform designed to revolutionize travel, events, and e-commerce across Africa.The rebranding announcement comes at a time when Nigeria and the broader African continent are experiencing a surge in demand for integrated digital services. The e-commerce and travel sectors are poised
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, leaving over 1,000 people dead and more than 2,000 injured. Experts say that the country’s recent building boom, characterized by the construction of high-rise buildings from reinforced concrete, has contributed to the devastating impact of the earthquake.According to Ian Watkinson, a professor of earth sciences at Royal
US Congressman Danny Davis has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a Nigerian consulate in Chicago, Illinois, to serve the growing Nigerian diaspora in the Midwest region. Davis emphasized that a consulate in Chicago would enhance diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the US, increase trade and investment, and provide essential services to Nigerians
