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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...

The Digest: In the wake of the US military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump has issued pointed warnings to several countries, including Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and Iran, signaling a more assertive foreign policy stance in the Western Hemisphere and beyond. The...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has stated that Venezuela’s interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, with proceeds to be controlled by his administration. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the oil would be sold at market price, and funds...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Republican lawmakers, stating they must win the 2026 congressional midterm elections to shield him from potential impeachment by Democrats. Speaking at a party retreat, he linked the GOP’s electoral fate directly to his...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has signaled that Colombia could face a potential US military operation, attacking its leader while asserting Washington's control over Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Key Points: President Trump warned Colombia could be the...

The Digest: Following the dramatic military capture of Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump has announced the United States will effectively "run" Venezuela, outlining plans to tap its vast oil reserves and install an interim administration, a move that signals a prolonged US intervention...

The Digest: The US military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro have triggered a sharp and divided response from world powers, highlighting a deep geopolitical rift over sovereignty, international law, and the use of military force. Key Points: China and...