International News – Page 5

Markets Surge as US and China Reach Agreement to Reduce Tariffs

May 12, 2025

Stock markets experienced a significant upswing on Monday following President Trump’s announcement that discussions over the weekend had led to a “total reset” in trade relations between the United States and China. This development marks a crucial step towards easing the intense trade conflict that has characterised relations between the two nations. The negotiations held...

Pope Leo XIV Urges an End to War in Inaugural Sunday Address

May 11, 2025

In his inaugural Sunday address on May 11 at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV made a heartfelt appeal for “no more war,” addressing global leaders amidst ongoing conflicts. The newly elected pontiff called for a “lasting peace” in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and expressed optimism regarding the recent agreement to halt hostilities between India...

European Leaders Urge Trump for 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine

May 10, 2025

European leaders reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set to begin on Monday, during his visit to Kyiv. This call followed a meeting of the “coalition of the willing,” which aimed to advance peace negotiations. In a show of solidarity, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky...

First American Pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, Takes the Name Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

A Milestone in History: Cardinal Robert Prevost from the United States has been elected as the first American pope, adopting the name Pope Leo XIV. In his inaugural address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he called for global peace and honored the legacy of the late Pope Francis, eliciting cheers from the gathered...

Xi Jinping to Visit Moscow as Putin’s Distinguished Guest for Victory Day Celebrations

May 7, 2025

As Russian President Vladimir Putin gears up for the highly orchestrated Victory Day military parade on May 9, he has made it clear that Xi Jinping is his guest of honor. The Chinese leader is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday for a four-day state visit aimed at strengthening “mutual trust” between the two...

Trump-Carney Showdown:Another ‘Zelensky Moment’Looms?

May 6, 2025

Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are set to lock horns later today in a potentially explosive showdown. The meeting is the first since the US president said its neighbour should become America’s 51st state. Recently-elected Carney, 60, retaliated by saying the US was a country “we can no longer trust”. The face-to-face...

Tinubu Bans Foreign Goods, Unveils New Industrialization Policy

May 6, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has directed a ban on importing foreign goods, prioritizing Nigerian-made products that can be locally produced. Tinubu has imposed strict conditions on foreign workers entering Nigeria, requiring special permission from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for projects that local contractors and artisans can handle. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed...

Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby’s killing as others freed

May 5, 2025

Four Kenyan police officers have been charged with the murder of a six-month-old baby nearly eight years ago. Eight other officers who had originally also been accused alongside the four have had the charges against them dropped by the public prosecutor, sparking criticism. The case relates to baby Samatha Pendo, who was fatally hit in...

Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré Announces Capture of Alleged Coup Mastermind

May 4, 2025

Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has confirmed the arrest of an individual believed to be the orchestrator of a recent attempted coup. In a statement released by the presidency, officials indicated that the suspect was detained following a coordinated security operation involving national intelligence and the armed forces. Authorities consider this arrest a significant...

Gabon Restores Constitutional Governance as President Nguema Assumes Office

May 4, 2025

Gabon officially reinstated constitutional governance on Saturday, May 3, with the inauguration of President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, marking him as the fourth leader of the Central African nation. He is set to serve a seven-year term. The vibrant and historic inauguration ceremony took place at the Gabonese National Sports Stadium in Libreville, attended...