Trump’s Nominee Takes Leadership of U.S. Public Health Agency The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s third nominee to lead the agency, was confirmed by a 51-44 vote in the Senate. She becomes the 22nd […]
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the country’s armed forces in a move aimed at improving troop welfare and strengthening national security. The presidency announced that the pay rise is intended to boost morale among military personnel as Nigeria continues to battle insurgency, armed banditry, kidnapping, […]
President Says Negotiations Going ‘Very Well’ as Hopes Rise for Breakthrough U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are engaged in “very good discussions,” expressing optimism that ongoing negotiations could soon lead to a breakthrough. Speaking after a full day of diplomatic engagement, President Trump said the talks were progressing positively and […]
No Tsunami Warning Issued After Offshore Quake A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of the southern Philippines in the Mindanao region, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the seabed. Authorities said no tsunami warning was issued, and there were […]
Coordinated Operation Targets Healthcare Fraud in Philadelphia The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division has announced charges against 19 defendants in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program of more than $4 million. According to the Justice Department, the charges stem from a coordinated investigation into suspected healthcare fraud involving […]
The United States could announce an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as “today or tomorrow,” according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent said negotiations are progressing and expressed optimism that a breakthrough could be reached soon. He noted that financial markets have responded positively to the prospect of […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on the United Kingdom to reopen North Sea oil production and strengthen efforts to tackle illegal migration, describing the two issues as among Europe’s biggest challenges. Speaking on the UK’s energy and immigration policies, President Trump argued that increasing oil production in the North Sea would help lower energy […]
Japan’s government has approved the use of 20 billion yen, approximately $153 million, from its fiscal 2026 budget reserve funds to support recovery efforts following the major earthquake that struck the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto a week ago. The funding will be used to provide emergency relief supplies dispatched by the central government to affected […]
Massive wildfires burning across more than 250,000 acres in the U.S. state of Washington have prompted widespread evacuation orders as firefighters continue battling multiple fast-moving blazes. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency and imposed a statewide burn ban in response to the worsening conditions, urging residents to remain alert and comply with […]
Registration Begins for First National Vote in More Than a Decade Authorities Seek to Restore Democratic Governance Haiti has officially launched voter registration ahead of its December 13 general elections, marking the country’s first national vote in more than a decade. Ten voter registration centres have opened in relatively secure areas of Port-au-Prince, with additional […]