Mehdi Taj has revealed that no visas have been issued yet for Iran’s national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. According to Iranian state media, Taj said the Iran Football Federation is set to hold a crucial meeting with FIFA within the next few days to address ongoing…
Rapper Lil Tjay has spoken about his past issues with Offset, alleging that their fallout began over a financial dispute. During an interview on The Breakfast Club, Lil Tjay claimed he gave the former Migos rapper $10,000 at a casino after Offset allegedly sought financial assistance from people around him. According to Tjay, tensions escalated…
UNESCO has ranked Nigeria as the world’s third-largest source of international students in 2023, accounting for five per cent of global outbound student mobility. The finding was published in UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report released on Tuesday, May 12, which analyzed countries with the highest numbers of students studying abroad. The report shows…
Vladimir Putin has said the war in Ukraine is “heading to an end,” even as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations between Moscow and Kyiv. Putin made the remarks on Saturday after attending a scaled-down Victory Day parade in Moscow, where he again defended Russia’s military campaign…
Donald Trump on Sunday, May 10, dismissed Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, even as two vessels were permitted to pass through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it, TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” Trump wrote…
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the public health risk from the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius remains very low despite several infections and deaths associated with the vessel. Speaking at a press briefing in Geneva on Friday, May 8, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier explained that the virus spreads only through…
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the passports of thousands of Americans who owe large amounts in unpaid child support. Officials told The Associated Press on Thursday, May 7, that the policy takes effect Friday, May 8, initially targeting parents who owe at least $100,000. About 2,700 passport holders fall into that category,…
Media mogul Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN, has died at the age of 87. Born in Ohio, Turner earned the nickname “The Mouth of the South” for his bold and outspoken personality. He built a media empire that reshaped global broadcasting, most notably through the launch of CNN — the world’s…
Cameron Diaz, 53, and Benji Madden, 47, have welcomed their third child together. The Good Charlotte musician shared the news on Instagram on Monday, May 4, revealing that he and his actress wife have welcomed a baby boy. In his post, Benji included an image of a ship—a subtle reference to their son’s distinctive name—and…
Following the rise in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Federal Government of Nigeria has finalized plans to assist stranded Nigerians who wish to return home. In a statement released this evening, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, said President Tinubu has directed that the safety of Nigerian citizens remains the top priority. As…
