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Prince Harry breaks with royal tradition to deliver direct appeal to Russian president during third Ukraine visit

Kingsley Oyong Akam24 April 2026

KYIV — Britain’s Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday, using the trip to deliver a direct appeal to Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. He also called on Donald Trump to demonstrate stronger leadership in efforts to resolve the conflict. The visit comes just a week after a large-scale...

Iran Showcases Maritime Power with Strait of Hormuz Ship Seizures

Kingsley Oyong Akam24 April 2026

Iran has reinforced its control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz after releasing dramatic footage of its forces seizing two cargo vessels, escalating tensions following the breakdown of peace talks with the United States. The video, aired on Iranian state television, shows armed commandos approaching a large commercial ship in a speedboat, climbing aboard, and...

UK Agrees New £660m Deal with France to Tackle Channel Migrant Crossings

Kingsley Oyong Akam24 April 2026

LONDON — The UK government has announced a new three-year border security agreement with France worth up to £660 million ($892 million), aimed at reducing illegal migrant crossings across the English Channel. The deal introduces performance-based funding, with part of the payment dependent on measurable success in curbing crossings. Around 41,000 people made the journey...

U.S. to Ease Marijuana Restrictions in Major Shift for Cannabis Industry

Kingsley Oyong Akam23 April 2026

The US Department of Justice said on Thursday it would immediately loosen restrictions on some marijuana products and move quickly to reclassify the drug as less dangerous, in one of the biggest changes to US drug policy in decades. The move does not legalise marijuana across the United States, but it is likely to reshape...

US Senator Ted Cruz Accuses Nigerian Government of Complicity in Killings Amid Lobbying Scrutiny

Rita Eze23 April 2026

A United States senator, Ted Cruz, has accused the government of Nigeria of being complicit in ongoing violence in parts of the country, particularly in northern and central regions, intensifying international scrutiny of Nigeria’s security challenges. Cruz made the allegations in recent public remarks, arguing that Nigerian authorities have failed to adequately respond to repeated...

Pope condemns inequality and prison conditions on final day of Africa tour

Kingsley Oyong Akam23 April 2026

BATA, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo used the last full day of his four-nation Africa tour on Wednesday to speak out against wealth inequality, urging believers to work to bridge the gap between rich and poor as he traversed oil-rich Equatorial Guinea. Leo, who has attracted the ire of US President Donald Trump after becoming...

World’s Largest Condom Maker to Raise Prices as Iran War Disrupts Supply Chains

Kingsley Oyong Akam23 April 2026

Malaysia-based Karex Bhd, the world’s largest producer of condoms, has announced plans to raise prices by 20 to 30 percent as supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran war drive up production costs. Chief executive Goh Miah Kiat said the company may increase prices further if disruptions persist, citing a sharp rise in the cost...

Hong Kong survivor combs through ashes, reclaiming memories after deadly blaze.

Rita Eze22 April 2026

Dorz Cheung was at work when one of Hong Kong’s deadliest fires tore through his residential complex in November. Returning to his apartment for the first time since the tragedy, the 34-year-old said the experience left him feeling overwhelmed and “suffocated.” “Why did this tragedy happen?” Cheung asked as he stepped out of the charred...

Xenophobic Protests Escalate Across South Africa as Pressure Mounts on Foreign Nationals

Vivian Orok Nyong22 April 2026

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Romania Welcomes Home Priceless Ancient Treasures Recovered After Museum Heist

Kingsley Oyong Akam22 April 2026

Romania has recovered a set of invaluable ancient artifacts, including the 2,500-year-old Golden Helmet of Coțofenești and two royal gold bracelets, following their theft from a museum in the Netherlands. The items were returned to Bucharest on Tuesday under tight security and formally unveiled at the National Museum of Romanian History. Officials described the recovery...

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