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Dolly Parton as US flags are lowered to half-staff for one week in honour of the late country music legend

Trump lowers US flags for one week to honour Dolly Parton

United States President Donald Trump has ordered American flags to be lowered to half-staff…

By Maha Christopher
Barron Trump as the US Secret Service investigates an Iranian television video discussing a potential threat against him

Secret Service probes Iranian TV threat against Barron Trump

The United States Secret Service has launched scrutiny of an Iranian state television broadcast.…

By Maha Christopher
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canada announces retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US goods

Canada hits US goods with up to 50% tariffs

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 per cent on a…

By Maha Christopher
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the United States

Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as US trade talks collapse

Canada has vowed to match new United States tariffs “dollar for dollar” after last-minute…

By Maha Christopher
US President Donald Trump announces tougher economic pressure against Iran

Trump threatens countries supporting Iran with economic penalties

United States President Donald Trump has threatened countries that continue providing financial, commercial or…

By Maha Christopher
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting nuclear weapons as South Korea estimates Pyongyang’s stockpile

North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads – South Korea

North Korea may possess as many as 120 nuclear warheads, according to South Korea’s…

By Maha Christopher
ICC President Tomoko Akane following new sanctions imposed by the United States

ICC condemns US sanctions on top officials as ‘flagrant attack’

The International Criminal Court has condemned new United States sanctions targeting its president, Tomoko…

By Maha Christopher
Canadian currency strengthens after temporary US tariff reprieve

Canadian dollar surges after Trump delays tariffs

The Canadian dollar climbed to its highest level in about two and a half…

By Maha Christopher
Crude oil barrels as prices rise above $91 amid US-Iran tensions

Oil climbs above $91 as Iran tensions unsettle markets

Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday while most stock markets struggled as fading…

By Maha Christopher
US President Donald Trump speaking about Iran’s nuclear programme

Trump rules out nuclear-armed Iran as talks stall

United States President Donald Trump has insisted that Iran must not be allowed to…

By Maha Christopher
Donald Trump hosts teenage lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House

Trump honours teen lifeguard after dramatic US rescue

United States President Donald Trump has hosted 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White…

By Maha Christopher
Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza peace plan

Trump envoy meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks over Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Jared Kushner, has met Israeli Prime Minister…

By Maha Christopher
Donald Trump announces plans to reduce US military drills with South Korea

US to reduce joint military drills with S’Korea – Trump

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to substantially reduce joint military exercises with…

By Maha Christopher
Nigerian and US officials hold fresh security and counterterrorism talks in Washington DC

US, Nigeria deepen security talks in Washington

Nigeria and the United States have opened a fresh round of high-level security talks…

By Maha Christopher
Davido alleges soldiers are trying to prevent him from entering Osun State

Davido defends appeal to Trump, says ‘he’s my president too’

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has defended his decision to call…

By Maha Christopher