Washington/Minneapolis – US President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that a “softer touch” may be needed in immigration enforcement, even as his administration confirmed that 700 federal officers would be withdrawn from Minnesota. Despite the reduction, officials emphasized that mass deportations will continue nationwide. The announcement follows weeks of public outrage…
Arizona, USA – In an emotional video posted to her social media Wednesday night, NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie tearfully pleaded with kidnappers to provide proof that her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still alive. Flanked by family members, the 54-year-old co-host of NBC’s Today program addressed the abductors directly,…
Beijing/Washington – Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Wednesday, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and cooperation in managing bilateral ties. According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, Xi told Trump that the two countries could resolve their differences by addressing…
Washington, D.C. – The United States has signaled its readiness to meet with Iran this week, but insists that any discussions must include Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, as well as its regional activities and human rights record. Speaking Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was prepared to…
Washington, D.C. – United States President Donald Trump has signed into law a short-term extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a landmark free-trade agreement with African countries that has been in place for 26 years. The move comes after months of uncertainty over the future of the…
Minneapolis, USA – In the heart of Minnesota’s Somali community, a quiet but powerful act of resistance is unfolding. Dozens of Somali mothers are responding to the surge of U.S. federal immigration officers (ICE) in their neighborhoods not with confrontation, but with steaming cups of traditional ginger-flavored tea. Brewing Resistance…
Abuja, Nigeria / Washington, D.C. – The United States has deployed a small military team to Nigeria, Washington confirmed on Tuesday. The move, coordinated with the Nigerian government, is aimed at strengthening efforts against terrorist threats in the country’s north. The head of US Africa Command (AFCOM) said the deployment…
Washington/London – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a fresh plea for Americans to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, even as the fallout deepened abroad with prominent British politician Peter Mandelson resigning from the House of Lords amid a criminal probe. Trump’s Plea at the White House…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian billionaire Matthew Tonlagha has signed a lucrative contract with American lobbying firm Valcour, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s relations with Washington, according to documents reviewed by AFP on Monday. Lobbying Push in Washington Tonlagha’s contract with Valcour, valued at $120,000 per month for six months, mandates the…
New York, USA – A U.S. federal judge said he will hear a request on Wednesday to block access to investigative files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after lawyers flagged unredacted names of victims in the latest release. The Justice Department last week published more than three million…