China Hits Back at US with 84% Tariff Increase
China has increased tariffs on US goods to 84%, effective April 10, in response to President Donald Trump’s nearly doubled duties on Chinese imports. The move comes after Trump’s 104% duties on Chinese imports took effect, prompting China’s foreign ministry to call for the US to cease its “arrogant and bullying behavior”. Global markets have […]
World Athletics Tightens Rules On Female Category With New Genetic Testing Policy
SPORTS – World Athletics has announced plans to implement biological pre-clearance tests for track and field athletes competing in the female category, the sport’s governing body confirmed Tuesday, according to CNN. The tests will analyze athletes’ genetic samples to determine the presence of the SRY gene, described by World Athletics as “a genetic surrogate for […]
China Calls for Dialogue as US Trade War Escalates
China has urged the United States to engage in dialogue to ease growing trade tensions, as both countries continue to impose tariffs on each other’s imports, according to AFP. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, China’s commerce ministry spokeswoman He Yongqian reiterated Beijing’s commitment to a cooperative resolution. “China has always advocated that China […]
Breaking: Trump, Zelenskiy Clash at White House Over Russia Policy
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting A high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House took a tense turn on Friday as the two leaders clashed over Russia’s role in Ukraine’s ongoing war. During an Oval Office discussion ahead of a planned agreement on U.S. investment in Ukraine’s mineral […]
Trump To Sign Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes From Participating in Women’s Sports
By Felicia Udeji The President of the United States, Donald Trump is set to establish an order banning Transgender Athletes in US from taking parts in women’s sports. The order will establish sweepingmandates on sex and sports policy and will direct federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, to interpret federal Title IX rules as […]
WHO Warns of HIV Setback as US Cuts Global Aid
The United States has suspended financial support for HIV treatment programmes in Nigeria and other developing countries following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The decision has led to a 90-day halt in disbursements from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a US initiative that provides life-saving HIV/AIDS treatment to millions […]
Trump Blocks Federal Funding for Gender-Affirming Surgeries, Treatments for Minors
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order halting the federal funding of gender-affirming care for children, a policy introduced during the Biden administration. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump declared the move as a step to stop what he described as the “mutilation” of children’s gender. “We will […]
“We Are Deeply Proud Of You” – Gov. Eno Tells Global Gospel Music Minister Bassey
AKWA IBOM: Following Invitation to Minister at the US President-Elect Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast, Gov. Umo Bassey Eno, has Congratulated Nathaniel Bassey. Pastor Bassey had been invited to minister at the January 20th, 2025, Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of the 47th President-Elect of the United States, Donald J. Trump. In his message of congratulations, the […]
Trump Chides Biden For Pardoning Family Members In Last Presidential Act
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Donald Trump has chided his predecessor, Joe Biden for granting clemency by offering preemptive pardons to members of his family on Monday. Addressing supporters at the Capital One Arena, Trump said that Biden pardoned his family while he (Trump) was still giving his speech. According to Trump, his aides advised against […]
Elon Musk Renews Threat to Fire Federal Workers
Elon Musk, appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, has renewed his threat to fire federal workers who don’t comply with his demand to justify their jobs. Musk, despite the Trump administration saying workers don’t have to respond, insists that employees must summarize their work or face termination. Musk’s email […]