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Mount Ibu Erupts in Eastern Indonesia, Sending Ash Cloud Six Kilometers High

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia—A volcano in eastern Indonesia, Mount Ibu, spewed a six-kilometre cloud of ash into the sky on Monday, marking […]

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Cyclone Remal Strikes Bangladesh and India, Killing Two and Causing Widespread Damage

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2024

Dhaka, Bangladesh—Fierce gales and crashing waves battered the low-lying coasts of Bangladesh and India on Monday as Cyclone Remal began […]

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Tragic Fire at Indian Amusement Park Kills 27, Including Four Children

By Ifunanya / May 26, 2024

RAJKOT, INDIA – A devastating fire tore through a crowded amusement park in Rajkot, Gujarat, killing 27 people, including four […]

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Netanyahu Convenes War Cabinet to Discuss Gaza Truce and Hostage Release Amid Ongoing Conflict

By Ifunanya / May 26, 2024

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his war cabinet on Sunday to address the latest efforts towards a […]

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Macron Arrives in Berlin for Historic State Visit Amidst EU Challenges

By Ifunanya / May 26, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Berlin on Sunday for a state visit to Germany, the first by a French […]

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Thousands Mourn as Iran Bids Farewell to Late President Raisi

By Ifunanya / May 24, 2024

Iran interred its late president, Ebrahim Raisi, at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad on Thursday, marking a historic moment […]

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Biden Plans Africa Visit in February if Re-Elected, Hosts Kenyan President at White House

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

President Joe Biden announced plans to visit Africa in February if he secures re-election. The revelation came on Wednesday during […]

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Egyptians Detained in Deadly Shipwreck Released in Greece

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

A group of Egyptians held for nearly a year on suspicion of involvement in a tragic shipwreck, have been released […]

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Affirms Divine Promise of Israel’s Elimination

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reaffirmed his stance on the elimination of Israel, stating that it is a divine […]

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Kenyan Climber Dies Near Everest Summit, Guide Missing

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

Officials announced on Thursday, May 23, that 40-year-old Kenyan climber Kirue Joshua Cheruiyot has died near the summit of Mount […]

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Thailand Welcomes Back Ancient Statues Illegally Trafficked by British Collector

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

Thailand’s National Museum held a welcome-home ceremony on Tuesday for two ancient statues repatriated from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of […]

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Netanyahu Condemns Move By 3 Countries To Recognize Palestinian State

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Spain, Ireland, and Norway’s plans to recognize a Palestinian state are akin to […]

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Norway, Ireland And Spain To Recognise A Palestinian State On May 28

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further […]

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US Plans Sanctions Against ICC Officials Over Gaza War

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2024

The United States is poised to impose sanctions against International Criminal Court (ICC) officials. According to The Guardian, UK, the […]

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Russian Forces Simulate Nuclear Drills Near Ukraine

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2024

Russian forces have initiated military drills near Ukraine, simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons. This move responds to perceived […]

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Israeli Government Denounces ICC Actions, Appeals to Global Allies for Support

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2024

Israel has called on “nations of the civilised world” to refuse to comply with any International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest […]

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France Breaks Away From Western Allies To Support ICC Decision

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2024

France broke away from its Western allies and expressed support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the court announced […]

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Video Capturing Iranian President’s Last Moments in Chopper Before Crash Emerges

By Media Talk Africa / May 21, 2024

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi passed away after his helicopter crashed near Jolfa in the East of Azerbaijan. Aboard the plane […]

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White House Acknowledges Raisi’s Death, Highlights Atrocious Record

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2024

The United States has said the late Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, had a “lot of blood on his hands.”

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Israel and Hamas Reject ICC War Crimes Arrest Warrants Amidst Gaza Conflict

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2024

Israel and Hamas have both vehemently rejected recent attempts to arrest their leaders for war crimes by the International Criminal […]

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