China Inflation Stabilises In May As Energy Costs Ease
Chinese consumer prices remained stable in May, as official data Wednesday showed the impact of soaring energy prices had started to fade, while increased demand for AI-linked tech goods pushed…
Messi Plushies See Roaring Trade As China Firms Get World Cup Boost
Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi’s Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in China, where sellers are betting on the country’s lucrative…
Thousands Of Protesters Block Road To World Cup Stadium
A protest blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium for hours on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue. As football fans…
Dafinone, Ukah Not Among Passengers In Derailed Train, NRC Clarifies
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has clarified that Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, and former Secretary to the Delta State Government, Hon. Patrick Ukah, were not…
US Urges Other Nations To ‘Step Up’ Against Ebola
The United States, which is preparing to welcome a wave of World Cup visitors, urged other nations on Tuesday to boost efforts to halt the spread of Ebola, including through…
DR Congo Lose In World Cup Warm-Up Moved Over Ebola Fears
The Democratic Republic of Congo, whose World Cup preparations have been disrupted by concerns over the Ebola outbreak, lost 2–1 to Chile in a warm-up match played behind closed doors…
Abure Accuses Obi, Otti Of Destabilising Labour Party
Former Labour Party Chairman Julius Abure has accused the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, of triggering the leadership crisis currently rocking the party.…
Serena Williams Enjoys Winning Return At Queen’s Club
Serena Williams said she had “so much fun” as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen’s Club doubles on Tuesday. Four…
White House World Cup Chief Defends Visa Ban For Somali Referee, Iranians
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for…
Atletico Reject Real Madrid’s €150m Bid For Alvarez
Real Madrid said on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid had rejected the club’s offer of 150 million euros ($173 million) for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez. “After reviewing and evaluating the offer,…
Trump Vows Response After Iran Shoots Down US Helicopter
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to respond after he accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter the previous night, hours after he said negotiations to end the…
Shettima Credits EFCC For Boosting Investor Confidence, Commissions Ekiti Zonal Office
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday credited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with playing a pivotal role in Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey…
Police Dismiss Bandit, Herdsmen Invasion Claims In Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed that there are no bandits or suspected Fulani herdsmen operating in Nguzu Edda Community in Edda Local Government Area of the state, following…
Insecurity: Reps Summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister, Others
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to summon the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, service chiefs, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of…
Japan City Relieved As Bear Caught After Roaming Streets For Days
A bear that roamed the streets of a Japanese city for four days, forcing mass school closures, was caught on Tuesday, capping a search involving dozens of hunters and police.…
Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas, Make Arrests At US Ebola Centre Protest
Kenyan protesters and police clashed Tuesday as officers fired tear gas at hundreds of people demonstrating against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town…
INEC Meets With Parties, Defends Decision To Appeal Court Ruling On Primary Deadlines
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), along with national commissioners, is meeting with chairmen and secretaries of political parties, ahead of the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election Tuesday’s…
Trump Gets Cold Hometown Welcome At NBA Finals In New York
US President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance prompted ultra-tight security at the storied New York venue. Fans…
Investigation Begins Into Warri-Itakpe Train Accident
Authorities have begun an investigation into the train accident along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor near Agbor in Delta State, which killed four persons. According to a statement issued on Tuesday,…
Infant Among Four Dead As Train With 482 Onboard Derails In Delta — Transport Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Transportation says a total of four persons died following a train derailment in Agbor, Delta State. In a statement on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary of the…