A Nigerian man residing in Canada, who defrauded pandemic aid programs of millions, has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in the United States. Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, 46, was sentenced on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Washington. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday, January 28, that the Trump administration had frozen a $50 million federal disbursement intended for “condoms in Gaza.” Leavitt explained that the Office of Management and Budget, along with the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, found that $50 million in taxpayer money was set to…
President Donald Trump is set to sign four executive orders aimed at reshaping the U.S. military, including a ban on transgender individuals serving in the armed forces, eliminating the military’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, and reinstating back pay for service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, according to two White House officials…
A far-right politician in Portugal, Miguel Arruda, has been accused of stealing suitcases at multiple airports and has been expelled from his political party, Chega, following the allegations. On Tuesday, January 21, police questioned the 40-year-old at Lisbon airport and charged him with luggage theft after several missing suitcases were reportedly found at his home.…
President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to discuss the war in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump after he warned his Russian counterpart to end the war quickly, or else face “high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions.” In his first comments, since Trump issued the threats, Putin said he’s ready…
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala issued a warning on Thursday, January 23, cautioning against retaliatory trade wars sparked by U.S. tariff threats under President Donald Trump. Okonjo-Iweala urged countries not to mirror the U.S.’s actions, describing such a scenario as “catastrophic.” Her remarks followed Trump’s threats of a trade war with Russia over…
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced on Thursday, January 23, that his foundation will provide funding to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) after President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement for a second time. This funding aims to keep the climate body operational in light of the…
Iraq’s parliament has reportedly passed several controversial laws, including one that critics argue could effectively legalize child marriage for girls as young as nine. The amendments to Iraq’s personal status law, passed on January 21, 2025, would grant Islamic courts greater authority over family matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance. While Iraqi law currently…
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine quickly, or face “high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions.” Trump posted a message on Truth Social Wednesday, urging Moscow to settle the conflict or risk worsening consequences. “Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous war! IT’S ONLY GOING TO…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised a strong response if U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with a proposed 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports, a measure Trump indicated could take effect as early as February. “Canada will respond, and everything is on the table,” Trudeau said during a news conference at a cabinet…
