Five Palestinians, including at least three gunmen, have been killed in a major Israeli raid against a militant group in the occupied West Bank. A sixth Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli troops who were attacked with stones in a protest against the raid, Palestinian medical sources say. The operation in the northern city of… Continue reading 6 Killed as Isreal Targets Militants in West Bank Raid by Ada Nkong
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issey Miyake: Japanese Designer Dies at 84 by Ada Nkong
Revolutionary Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has died aged 84, his company has announced. Known for his innovative styles and perfume, Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs’ famous black turtle neck jumpers. Miyake was known to work with traditional and modern fashion techniques during his long career. He died of… Continue reading issey Miyake: Japanese Designer Dies at 84 by Ada Nkong
Olivia Newton-John Dies at 73 by Ada Nkong
Olivia Newton-John, best known for playing Sandy in smash-hit musical Grease, has died aged 73, her family says. The star died from cancer, her manager told the BBC. Her husband John Easterling said she “passed away peacefully” at her ranch in California on Monday morning. An actress and musician, Newton-John achieved commercial success as a… Continue reading Olivia Newton-John Dies at 73 by Ada Nkong
NiDCOM Boss Sheds Light on Alika, Other Killings by Ada Nkong
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa says the suspect in the murder of Mr. Ogochukwu Alika has been arrested by the Italian police and is expected to be charged to court . A statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of the media, public relations and protocol unit ,NiDCOM reports… Continue reading NiDCOM Boss Sheds Light on Alika, Other Killings by Ada Nkong
Heat Wave: Fire Blazes as UK Passes 40 Degree Celsius for the First Time . by Francisca Ogar
The UK has recorded temperatures of over 40C (104F) for the first time. Thermometers hit 40.3C at Coningsby in Lincolnshire, while 33 other locations went past the UK’s previous highest temperature of 38.7C, set in 2019. Several fire services declared major incidents after a surge in fires. A major blaze in Wennington, in east London,… Continue reading Heat Wave: Fire Blazes as UK Passes 40 Degree Celsius for the First Time . by Francisca Ogar
Despite Criticism, Biden to Meet Prince Mohammed Bin Salman by Francisca Ogar
US President Joe Biden will meet Palestinian leaders in the occupied West Bank on Friday before he flies to a controversial summit in Saudi Arabia. His meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is likely to be strained, analysts say, after ties hit a low under the Trump administration. Later, Mr Biden will travel to Saudi… Continue reading Despite Criticism, Biden to Meet Prince Mohammed Bin Salman by Francisca Ogar
Race For Tory New Leader Expands to Nine With Early Focus on Tax by Francisca Ogar
Former UK defence secretary Penny Mordaunt on Sunday became the ninth Conservative MP to launch a bid to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as the already fractious race promptly focused on tax. Mordaunt, 49, an ex-navy reservist who has also held several senior ministerial roles, is not among the frontrunners to succeed Johnson in recent… Continue reading Race For Tory New Leader Expands to Nine With Early Focus on Tax by Francisca Ogar
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinto Abe Shot in the Neck . By Francisca Ogar
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suffered a gunshot wound to the right side of his neck, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Tokyo. He was taken away by ambulance, then transferred to the hospital by medical helicopter, where he is now undergoing emergency… Continue reading Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinto Abe Shot in the Neck . By Francisca Ogar
Court Adjourns Ekweremadu’s Trial Till July 7 by Francisca Ogar
Embattled former deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu ,will remain in custody until his next court date on July 7, 2022.The Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Thursday adjourned the trial of Ekweremadu, on charges of conspiracy and organ harvest. He is charged with conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the travel of another person for exploitation under the… Continue reading Court Adjourns Ekweremadu’s Trial Till July 7 by Francisca Ogar
ARMY TROOPS INTERCEPT EXPLOSIVES AMMUNITION IN CROSS RIVER by Francisca Ogar
Troops of 13 Brigade operating under command of 82 Division, Nigerian Army on Tuesday 21 June 2022, intercepted a Toyota Camry car with registration number JAL 492 AA, ladened with assorted munition while enroute Utanga village towards Obudu Mountains in Cross River State. According to a statement by Brigadier general Onyema Nwachukwu, Director army public… Continue reading ARMY TROOPS INTERCEPT EXPLOSIVES AMMUNITION IN CROSS RIVER by Francisca Ogar