The United States government has announced stricter visa policies targeting individuals suspected of engaging in “birth tourism”, a practice where foreign nationals travel to the U.S. with the intent of giving birth so their child automatically obtains American citizenship. This new policy, effective from July 28, 2025, empowers consular officers to deny B-1/B-2 tourist visas
Former United States President Donald Trump has stated that the U.S. will proceed with sending Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine, but clarified that the cost of the weapons will be covered by the European Union. The remarks were made during a recent address where Trump also voiced sharp criticism of Russian President Vladimir
ABUJA – In a major move to deepen economic ties, Nigeria and the United States have officially launched the Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) Working Group Forum, aimed at accelerating bilateral trade, fostering private sector collaboration, and unlocking new investment opportunities across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. The forum was inaugurated on Wednesday, June
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has strongly denounced the recent airstrikes launched by the United States against Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the action as a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a dangerous affront to international law. The condemnation was issued via the country’s official news agency, KCNA, and reported by Reuters on
The Chinese government has expressed grave concern over the recent military airstrikes carried out by the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that such actions could plunge the already fragile Middle East region into deeper crisis. China’s top diplomat and former Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, made the remarks on Monday, June 23, 2025, during
June 22, 2025 — The United States has carried out precision airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities in what has been described as a major escalation in the already fragile security landscape of the Middle East. The coordinated assault targeted Iran’s heavily fortified enrichment sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. U.S. military officials confirmed that
The United States government has officially resumed processing of student and exchange visitor visas, but with a newly introduced requirement that is set to affect thousands of international applicants, including many Nigerians, seeking to study or participate in exchange programmes in America. According to an official statement released by the U.S. Department of State on
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued a strong warning to the United States, stating unequivocally that any direct involvement in the ongoing conflict would be a grave miscalculation with serious consequences. Speaking amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Khamenei declared that American interference in the current confrontation would be “100 percent to
