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US suspends visa processing for Nigeria, Russia, 73 other countries indefinitely

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0215
  The United States has suspended immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Nigeria and Russia, as it reviews how to screen applicants who could become a “public charge.” According to the U.S. State Department, the suspension will take effect from January 21 and will remain in place indefinitely. During......
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W/Bank projects steady global growth in spite of uncertainties

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0406
The World Bank says the global economy is showing greater resilience than earlier anticipated, in spite of persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty. The bank said this in its latest Global Economic Prospects report, released on Tuesday, which projects global growth to remain broadly steady over the next two years.......
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2,000 people killed in Iran unrest – Official

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0427
An Iranian official on Tuesday said about 2,000 people, including security personnel, have been killed in protests in Iran. This announcement is the first time authorities acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest. The Iranian official said terrorists were behind the deaths of......
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Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 int’l organisations

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0699
  U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of his country from 66 international organisations that “no longer serve American interests”. Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, said in a statement from the White House that the organisations were identified as part of the Trump......
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Insecurity: Israel open to supporting Nigeria through intelligence sharing – Envoy

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0677
The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has clarified that Israel’s proposed support for the protection of Christian communities in Nigeria is a collaborative effort based on intelligence sharing and cooperation with the Nigerian government. Appearing in an interview with ARISE News on Monday, Freeman addressed the global reaction to......
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Global condemnation trail US seizure of President Maduro and wife

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0583
.ECOWAS urges respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty     The US military operation that led to the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday sparked international alarm, with allies and foes of Washington and Caracas expressing disquiet. President Donald Trump said that the United States would “run” Venezuela and tap......
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At least 11 killed in shooting at Jewish festival at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo01399
No fewer than 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australian authorities say, adding that one of the two suspected gunmen was also killed in the “terrorist incident”. A total of 29 people were injured and taken to the hospital, including two......
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U.S. announces visa ban for alleged sponsors of ‘Christian genocide’

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo01168
The U.S. government says it will henceforth stop the issuance of U.S. visas to individuals and their immediate families who are found to be Christian genocide sponsors or terrorist sympathisers globally. A statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday said those affected are people who have directed,......
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Turkish military aircraft crashes, kills all 20 on board

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo01957
No fewer than 20 servicemen on board a Turkish military aircraft were killed when it crashed in the border region between Georgia and Azerbaijan on Tuesday. The Turkish Ministry of Defence published pictures of the 20 deceased military personnel on the social media platform X on Wednesday morning. State news......
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