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Trump Evacuated After Gunshots Disrupt White House Correspondents’ Dinner

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Donald Trump was rushed to safety by the Secret Service as gunfire sparked panic at a White House Correspondents’ dinner. United States President Donald Trump and other high-ranking administration officials were abruptly evacuated from the room at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) annual dinner last night following a security...

Pope Leo Slams Prison Conditions In Equatorial Guinea During Africa Tour Finale

NewsDeskNgApr 23, 2026April 23, 20260

Pope Leo condemns prison abuses in Equatorial Guinea, urging justice reforms, dignity for inmates, and broader respect for human rights. Pope Leo criticised prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea as he concluded his Africa tour, calling on authorities to reform the justice system and uphold the dignity of inmates. During a...

Russia Mulls Early Return To Forex Market As Rouble Strengthens On Oil Rally

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov says Russia may resume foreign currency operations earlier than planned as the rouble strengthens on higher oil prices. Russia’s government is considering an early return to the foreign currency market after the rouble strengthened in recent weeks, driven by rising oil prices, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov...

Russia Sends Second Post-Sanctions LNG Cargo To China From Portovaya

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Russia sends second post-sanctions LNG cargo from Portovaya to China, highlighting continued energy exports despite Western restrictions. Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered a second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to China from its Portovaya plant following Western sanctions, according to shipping data released on Wednesday. The Portovaya facility, located...

Pope Leo XIV Begins Landmark Algeria Visit, Calls For Christian–Muslim Unity

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

Pope Leo XIV begins historic Algeria visit promoting Christian-Muslim coexistence and honoring St Augustine amid global tensions criticism. Pope Leo XIV on Monday began the first-ever papal visit to Algeria, launching an 11-day African tour with a mission to promote Christian–Muslim coexistence, honour the legacy of St. Augustine, and mark...

Suspect Detained After Molotov Cocktail Attack On OpenAI CEO’s Home

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

Suspect is arrested after Molotov attack on Sam Altman’s home as threats escalate against OpenAI offices in San Francisco. A suspect was arrested after a Molotov cocktail attack targeted the San Francisco home of Sam Altman, escalating security concerns around the artificial intelligence company and its leadership. In a statement,...

World Bank Urges Nigeria To Save Oil Windfall, Rebuild Buffers Amid Inflation Risks

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

World Bank advises Nigeria to save oil windfall, rebuild buffers, curb inflation, warns of worsening child development crisis. The World Bank has prescribed some policy responses for Nigeria in the wake of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including fiscal discipline, rebuilding fiscal buffers, and saving from the oil...

Trump Warns Iran’s ‘Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ Unless Deal Is Reached

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

Trump warns Iran’s “whole civilization will die” unless it reaches urgent deal before US-imposed deadline expires. US President Donald Trump has issued an unusually stark warning to Iran, saying the country’s “whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” if its leadership fails to take what he...

Iran Rejects US Peace Plan, Fires Missiles At Israel As Oil Prices Surge In Expanding War

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2026March 30, 20260

Iran rejects US peace terms, intensifies attacks on Israel as regional conflict spreads and global oil prices surge sharply Iran has dismissed United States proposals to end the ongoing Middle East conflict, describing them as “unrealistic, illogical and excessive,” while intensifying military actions against Israel as the war enters its...

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor During Visit to Monaco

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Pope Leo XIV criticises widening wealth inequality, urging justice, peace, and environmental protection during Monaco visit. Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the widening gap between the haves and the have-nots, condemning what he termed the widening “chasms between the poor and the rich.” The Pope, who was in Monaco,...