US seizes Iranian oil tanker carrying 1.9 million barrels, Attorney Pirro says
US forces have seized a vessel carrying approximately 1.9 million barrels of Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, US Attorney Pirro said on Thursday, adding the operation was carried out under a federal seizure warrant. “Overnight, pursuant to a seizure…
Trump “gold card” visa sees just one approval despite billion-dollar claims
Trump “gold card” visa sees just one approval despite billion-dollar claims U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed that only one person has been approved under President Donald Trump’s “gold card” visa program. The scheme allows foreigners to pay at least…
EU unleashes 20th sanctions wave, targets Russia’s shadow fleet and backs Ukraine with €90B
EU unleashes 20th sanctions wave, targets Russia’s shadow fleet and backs Ukraine with €90B The European Union has approved its 20th sanctions package against Russia as the war enters its fifth year. The measures target Russia’s “shadow fleet”, adding 46…
SOUTH AFRICA TURNS TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S UNITED STATES FOR OIL
SOUTH AFRICA TURNS TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S UNITED STATES FOR OIL — MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT FORCES MAJOR SHIFT AS FEARS GROW OVER RISING FUEL PRICES AND ECONOMIC PRESSURE ON CITIZENS South Africa is quietly making a major move on the…
President Hakainde Hichilema has retained Hon. Batuke Imenda as the UPND Secretary General
UPND Secretary General Hon. Batuke Imenda wrote… Fellow Citizens, Party Members, and Supporters, Following the successful conclusion of our Party General Assembly held last week, I wish to humbly acknowledge and accept my reappointment as the Secretary General of our…
EXPLAIN DESECRATION OF ECL’S REMAINS – MUNDUBILE
EXPLAIN DESECRATION OF ECL’S REMAINS – MUNDUBILE By Elias Kamanga Tonse Alliance leader Hon Brian Mundubile has led opposition and civil society leaders in calling out Republican President Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling UPND for what he described as the…
Pope calls for US and Iran to return to peace negotiations
Pope Leo XIV has urged the US and Iran to continue peace talks aimed at ending the war, saying the conflict has left “an entire population in Iran of innocent people suffering”. His comments come after a high-profile spat with…
Trump Justice Department adds firing squads for federal executions
The Trump Justice Department announced on Friday, April 24, its intention to expand the application of the death penalty in federal capital cases, proposing the addition of firing squads, electrocution, and gas alongside lethal injection. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche…
Top Iranian figures speak of ‘iron unity’ after Trump’s claims of infighting
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf say there “are no radicals or moderates” in Iran hours after Donald Trump claimed the country’s leadership was embroiled in factional infighting. Earlier, Trump posted on Truth Social Iran was…
China Reportedly Developing Fourth Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Expand Naval Aviation Capabilities
China Reportedly Developing Fourth Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Expand Naval Aviation Capabilities China is reportedly advancing plans for a fourth aircraft carrier, expected to be nuclear-powered and designed to significantly enhance its naval aviation reach, according to recent defense reporting….