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The Digest: United States President Donald Trump has announced a significant increase in tariffs on imports from South Korea, raising them from 15% to 25% on a range of goods, including automobiles, lumber, and pharmaceuticals. Trump announced via social media, accusing Seoul of failing to...

The Digest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticized remarks by US President Donald Trump that appeared to dismiss the contributions and sacrifices of NATO allies during the Afghanistan war. Speaking to Fox News in Davos, Trump suggested NATO troops “stayed a little back, a...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump inaugurated a new international “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with 19 nations joining as members. According to TheCable, the board is intended to resolve conflicts and promote stability in regions affected by war, starting with...

The Digest: Russia has confirmed it will participate in the inaugural trilateral peace talks with the United States and Ukraine, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. The Kremlin's announcement follows extensive diplomatic engagements, including a four-hour meeting in Moscow between President...

The Digest: The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), one year after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to exit the global health body. The withdrawal took effect on January 22, 2026, following the mandatory notice period. WHO...

The Digest: United States President Donald Trump has issued a direct warning to Iran, stating the country would face destruction if any assassination attempt were made against him. Trump made the remarks during an interview on News Nation on Tuesday, declaring he had left “very firm...

The Digest: A report by The New York Times reveals that information from Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader and founder of a Nigerian civil liberties NGO, was used by U.S. lawmakers to support claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. According to the report, Umeagbalasi’s estimates...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on goods from eight European nations, including France, Germany, and the UK. The tariff, scheduled to begin on February 1, 2026, and rise to 25% by June, is presented as a response to those countries deploying...

The Digest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized US President Donald Trump’s announcement of punitive tariffs on British and other European goods. Trump stated the 10% tariff, set to rise to 25% by June 2026, is intended to pressure Denmark into selling the autonomous territory of...

The Digest: U.S. President Donald Trump accepted a Nobel Peace Prize medal from 2025 laureate María Corina Machado during a meeting at the White House. Machado offered the award to Trump, stating he deserved it more for his role in preventing wars. When questioned by reporters, Trump called...

The Digest: The Federal Government’s $9 million contract with a US lobbying firm to shape international perception of Nigeria’s protection of Christians has sparked fierce criticism from opposition parties and citizens, who see the expenditure as a costly gloss over a domestic security...

The Digest: The United States has temporarily suspended visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria, Somalia, and Russia, as it reviews stricter enforcement of immigration rules, casting a cloud of uncertainty over travel aspirations and highlighting how shifts in...

The Digest: The United States has revoked over 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump’s return to office in 2025, more than double the number revoked under President Biden in 2024. Key Points: The US revoked over 100,000 visas since Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. The number is...

The Digest: China has warned the United States against military intervention in Iran, where protests over the economic crisis have led to hundreds of casualties. President Trump has hinted at a possible “rescue” operation, raising fears of a wider conflict in an already storm-tossed region...

The Digest: U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited a global debate by posting an image declaring himself the "Acting President of Venezuela." This move explores the volatile intersection of diplomacy, power, and sovereignty, engaging urgent questions about international intervention and...

The Digest: U.S. President Donald Trump has forcefully reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, stating the transfer from Denmark will happen "the easy way or the hard way." He asserted the move is critical for national security to preempt Russian or Chinese influence in the Arctic, despite...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has acknowledged for the first time that Muslims are also victims of killings in Nigeria, though he maintained that Christians remain the primary target. The shift came in a New York Times interview where he reiterated threats of further US strikes Key...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has warned that further military strikes could occur in Nigeria if attacks against Christians persist. The comments follow December’s joint US-Nigeria airstrike against ISIS militants Key Points: Trump made the remarks in an interview with The New York...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has stated he will not grant clemency to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving a four-year sentence for prostitution-related crimes. He also ruled out pardons for Venezuelan ex-leader Nicolás Maduro and other high-profile convicts Key Points...

The Digest: The United States has declared its intention to withdraw from 66 international organisations, including 31 UN entities, in a sweeping move the Trump administration says will refocus resources on domestic priorities and halt funding for bodies it deems contrary to American...