Turkish security forces have arrested at least 115 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in a Nationwide operation aimed at preventing potential attacks during New Year celebrations, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The coordinated raids were carried out across multiple provinces, targeting individuals believed to be part of active IS cells allegedly planning assaults…
At least seven Asiatic elephants were killed and a young calf injured when a high-speed passenger train collided with a herd crossing railway tracks in Hojai district, Assam, early Saturday, officials confirmed. The New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express, carrying around 650 passengers from Mizoram, struck the elephants at approximately 2:17 a.m. local time in a forested…
The United States Government has suspended the processing of Green Card and citizenship applications submitted by Nigerian Nationals following Nigeria’s inclusion in an expanded list of Countries facing New Immigration restrictions under a directive issued by President Donald Trump. A report by CBS News quoted a US Government official as confirming that the Trump administration…
The United States has suspended its Green Card lottery programme following a deadly shooting at Brown University that left two students dead. President Donald Trump directed the halt of the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) programme after authorities identified the suspect, a Portuguese National, as having entered the Country through the scheme. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
A devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook Northern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring dozens and sending thousands racing for safety as buildings swayed violently and emergency alarms echoed across multiple prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at 3:42 p.m. off the coast of Northern Honshu. Strong tremors rippled through Iwate, Aomori, Akita, and parts…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, declared a Regional State of Emergency following escalating political instability, attempted coups and worsening insecurity across several member States. The declaration was issued during the 55th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, the figurehead of Sunday’s failed coup attempt in Benin, has officially been declared wanted by the Government as Security forces launch an extensive Nationwide manhunt. The dramatic attempt to seize power, though short-lived, has sent shockwaves across the West African Nation and the region. In the early hours of Sunday, a…
Benin’s Government has moved swiftly to restore calm after a dramatic attempted coup on Sunday, arresting 13 Soldiers, including the alleged ringleaders behind the foiled operation, authoritative military and security sources confirmed to AFP. The arrests followed a stunning moment on Benin’s national television, where a group of uniformed officers — identifying themselves as the…
Benin’s Government on Sunday December 7, 2025, announced that an attempted Military Coup had been decisively foiled, after loyal troops overpowered a small group of renegade Soldiers who briefly seized the National Television Station and claimed to have taken control of the Country. The failed takeover began in the early hours when mutinous soldiers stormed…
Benin Republic was thrust into sudden political chaos on Sunday as a group of soldiers took over state television to declare the removal of President Patrice Talon, sending shockwaves across the region. The soldiers, operating under the name Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR), announced that they had convened and unanimously resolved that “Mr. Patrice Talon…
