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US, China ‘very close’ to TikTok deal as trade talks resume in Madrid

The United States is “very close” to finalising a deal with China over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as trade talks resumed in Madrid. Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng opened discussions on Sunday, aiming to ease tensions over trade and technology between the world’s two largest economies. The meetings will run until Wednesday — the deadline for TikTok to secure a buyer or face a ban in the US. “On the TikTok deal itself, we’re very close to resolving the issue,” Bessent told reporters on arrival at Spain’s foreign ministry for the second day of talks.“If we don’t reach an agreement on TikTok, it doesn’t affect the overall relationship between the two countries. It’s still very good at the highest levels,” he added. TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance faces a US law requiring the platform’s […]

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Canada Rejects 1,596 Nigerian Asylum Applications in 2025

Canada has denied 1,596 asylum claims filed by Nigerians between January and August 2025, according to fresh figures from the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). The data, updated to August 21, show that Nigerians filed 3,548 claims so far this year, of which 2,292 were approved, putting the acceptance rate at about 65 per cent. This marks an improvement compared to previous years when cumulative rejections exceeded 13,000 cases. An earlier analysis by Maple Crest Law, a Canadian immigration practice, placed Nigeria among the top sources of asylum seekers in 2025, alongside Mexico, India, Haiti, and Colombia. The IRB grants refugee protection if applicants meet the United Nations definition of a refugee, which has been incorporated into Canadian law. This includes persons facing a substantiated fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular […]

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110,000 Join Tommy Robinson’s Far-Right Rally in London

More than 110,000 people marched through central London on Saturday in a mass rally organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with police deploying around 1,000 officers to manage tensions between rival demonstrations. The event, branded by Robinson as the UK’s “biggest free speech festival”, began south of Westminster before crossing Westminster Bridge and concluding near Downing Street. Attendees — many waving Union Jacks, St George’s crosses, and Christian symbols — listened to speeches from far-right figures across Europe and North America. “The silent majority will be silent no longer,” Robinson declared, calling the rally the spark of a “cultural revolution.” Police used CCTV and helicopter footage to estimate turnout at around 110,000, while roughly 5,000 people joined a counter-protest organised by Stand Up to Racism a mile away. Veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott addressed the counter-rally, accusing Robinson of spreading […]

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Taliban Govt Says US Envoy Agrees to Prisoner Swap

The Taliban government on Saturday claimed that Washington’s special envoy Adam Boehler agreed to move forward with a US–Afghanistan prisoner exchange during a rare visit to Kabul. According to a statement from Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar’s office, Boehler said “both countries will exchange prisoners” after talks with Taliban leaders. The US State Department has not immediately confirmed the announcement, and no timeline has been set for the swap. At least one American citizen, Mahmood Habibi, remains missing in Afghanistan. The US has offered a $5 million reward for information on his whereabouts, while Taliban officials deny involvement in his 2022 disappearance. Earlier this year, airline mechanic George Glezmann was freed after more than two years in detention, following a March visit to Kabul by Boehler. Boehler, joined on Saturday by former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, also met with […]

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Aero Contractors Refunds ₦257m to Passengers in 8 Months

Aero Contractors has refunded over ₦257.1 million to passengers between January and August 2025, reflecting a 137% increase compared to 2024. According to data released on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) official X handle, refunds totaled ₦257,195,724.39 in 2025, compared to ₦108,308,037.40 in 2024 and ₦32,766,652.30 in 2023. The airline also disclosed that it spent ₦6,083,229 on hotel accommodations for stranded passengers between January and July 2025. Verified expenses included bills with: Cocos Hotel and Grand Cubana Hotel, Abuja NOCY Castle Hotel and Kim Royal Hotel JC42 Apartment, Asaba Mayor & Diplomat Hotel, Lagos The refunds and accommodations follow the NCAA’s Part 19 Regulations (2023), which mandate airlines to process refunds promptly and compensate passengers affected by flight disruptions. In July 2025, NCAA Director-General convened a meeting with domestic airlines, reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on delayed refunds. Carriers were […]

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Charlie Kirk shot dead at 31 sparks fierce debate

he sudden and violent death of American activist Charlie Kirk has reignited debate over his political legacy. At just 31, he had become a prominent conservative voice, admired by young supporters for his Christian values and outspoken opinions. Many of them, speaking through tears, described him as someone who listened and understood their concerns. Kirk’s presence on college campuses was polarizing. His speeches often drew large crowds of both supporters and vocal opponents. He championed gun rights, opposed abortion, criticized transgender rights, and spread false claims about Covid-19. He was unapologetic in expressing his views, and critics rarely held back in their responses. That divisive figure was silenced when he was shot and killed on stage during a university debate in Utah. The single gunshot stunned both supporters and opponents, leaving many shaken. Dean Withers, a 21-year-old left-wing influencer who […]

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Bolsonaro jailed 27 years but his influence endures

In September 2018, Jair Bolsonaro was campaigning in Juiz de Fora when a 40-year-old man pushed through a crowd and stabbed him in the stomach. Images of Bolsonaro doubled over in pain, wearing a Brazil football shirt, spread instantly across social media and television, shocking the country. The attack turned him into a symbol of resilience, boosted his outsider image, and helped propel him to victory weeks later. Seven years on, Brazil’s Supreme Court has found him guilty of plotting a coup and sentenced him to more than 27 years in prison. On paper, this verdict ends his political career. Yet Bolsonaro remains one of the most influential figures of recent decades, with allies already calling for amnesty, leaving open the possibility of a political comeback. Bolsonaro’s path to power was unusual. A former army captain, he left the military […]

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Tyler Robinson arrested in Utah Valley shooting case

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday morning during an appearance on Fox & Friends that the suspect in the Utah Valley University (UVU) shooting was now in custody. “I think with a high degree of certainty, we have him,” Trump said, adding that someone close to the suspect had turned him in. At a press conference later that day, officials identified the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. He is accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was struck in the neck during his visit to UVU on Wednesday. Utah Governor Spencer Cox told reporters that a family member of Robinson had confided in a friend, who then contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. According to investigators, Robinson had expressed hostility toward Kirk in recent conversations, claiming he was “full of hate and spreading hate.” Surveillance footage showed […]

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Israeli Strike in Qatar Threatens Gaza Ceasefire Talks — UN

The United Nations has warned that Israel’s strike in Doha, Qatar, has opened a dangerous new chapter in the Gaza conflict, with serious implications for regional stability and ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, told the Security Council on Thursday that the world was “shocked” by the attack, which reportedly targeted individuals gathered to discuss the latest U.S.-backed proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. “The sovereignty and territorial integrity of any country, including Qatar — a valued partner in advancing peacemaking and conflict resolution — must be respected,” DiCarlo said. She stressed that Qatar, alongside Egypt and the United States, had been playing a pivotal role in brokering a truce, adding: “We are deeply grateful for Qatar’s steadfast commitment and constructive diplomacy. All parties must act to preserve these efforts.” […]

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UK Councillor Resigns Over Post on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

A councillor in Lancashire has stepped down after sparking outrage with a social media post about the assassination of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Fiona Wild, who represented Lanehead ward as an independent on Burnley Council, resigned on Thursday after writing that Kirk’s killing was “good riddance” and that he had “brought this on himself.” The post, which has since been deleted, described the 31-year-old conservative media figure as “not… a very nice man.” Kirk, a close ally of former US president Donald Trump and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead on Wednesday at Utah Valley University. The FBI is still hunting for the suspect. Burnley Council confirmed Wild’s resignation, stressing that it “does not condone the comments” and that it has launched an investigation into complaints received about the remarks. Councillor Jamie McGowan, leader of the council’s […]

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