Movers And Shakers

US mountaineer dies on Everest in fourth fatality this season

Jonathan Sugarman, a 69-year-old American mountaineer, died on Mount Everest during an acclimatisation rotation at an altitude of around 6,400…

1 year ago

President Joe Biden announces 2024 Re-election bid

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced his candidacy for re-election in 2024, despite being 80 years old. In a video…

1 year ago

EU to deploy civilian mission to Moldova amid Russia destabilisation efforts

European Union countries have agreed to send a civilian mission to Moldova to aid in the country's ability to cope…

1 year ago

Nigeria affirms commitment to boost trade with China, plans for upcoming expo

On Thursday, the Permanent Secretary of Nigeria's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Evelyn Ngige, reaffirmed the country's commitment…

1 year ago

French President Emmanuel Macron defies protests to sign pension reforms into law

French President Emmanuel Macron has signed his controversial pension reform into law, despite three months of protests and pleas from…

1 year ago

World Bank predicts 2% global economic growth for 2023

The World Bank has raised its January growth forecast from 1.7% to 2% in light of China's lifting of COVID-19…

1 year ago

French President Emmanuel Macron holds crucial talks with Chinese President on Ukraine crisis and Russia’s invasion

In an effort to prevent China from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Chinese…

1 year ago

Finland set to join NATO as 31st member on Tuesday: A Game-changing move for European security

When Finland becomes the Western alliance's newest member on Tuesday, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that the country's flag will…

1 year ago

US Increases Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fees Starting May 30, 2023

Certain Non-Immigrant Visa application processing fees will be subject to increased costs, the United States has announced. On March 28,…

2 years ago

UK to Strengthen Economic Ties with Africa through 2024 Investment Summit

On Thursday, the United Kingdom announced that it would host an African investment summit in April of next year. The…

2 years ago