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US President Donald Trump has reacted to news of pop superstar Taylor Swift’s engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, offering warm words despite his previously frosty comments about the singer. Swift revealed the engagement in an Instagram post accompanied by photos from Kelce’s proposal, which quickly went viral. Speaking during a cabinet meeting shortly after the news broke, Trump described Swift as a “terrific person” and praised Kelce as both

International flights from Greenland’s Nuuk airport have been halted less than a year after the facility opened its new long-haul runway, the Danish transport ministry confirmed on Wednesday. The 2,200-metre runway, inaugurated in November 2023, was designed to accommodate larger aircraft and boost Greenland’s global connectivity, including the launch of a twice-weekly direct service to New York. However, scheduled departures on Wednesday morning—to New York at 9:00 am (0800 GMT)

Health authorities in the United States have confirmed the country’s first-ever human infection with the New World screwworm — a parasitic fly whose larvae consume living flesh. The case was detected in a Maryland resident who had recently returned from El Salvador, where an outbreak is currently active. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the patient developed symptoms shortly after returning and was officially diagnosed

The United Kingdom emerged as Nigeria’s leading source of foreign capital in the first quarter of 2025, accounting for more than 65 per cent of total inflows, according to the latest Capital Importation Report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Data shows that UK investments surged to $3.68bn (₦5.52tn at ₦1,500/$) in Q1, representing 65.26 per cent of the total $5.64bn inflow. This marks a 29.2 per cent increase

Africa has the potential to emerge as a global leader in renewable energy but must attract investment rather than rely on aid, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday. Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Japan, Guterres stressed that Africa’s vast solar, wind, and mineral resources should be harnessed to drive sustainable development on the continent and beyond. “We must mobilise finance and technology

Egypt has expressed readiness to broaden its partnership with Zimbabwe, with a focus on public broadcasting, health, agriculture, and other strategic areas of development. According to a ZBC News report (a TV BRICS partner), the Egyptian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Salwa Mowafi, made this known during a meeting in Harare with the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties through

The United States government has withdrawn more than 6,000 student visas since January 2025, according to the State Department. Officials disclosed that about 4,000 of the revoked visas were linked to criminal offenses such as assault, driving under the influence, burglary, and alleged support for terrorism. In addition, student visa and green card holders who openly back the Palestinian cause or criticize Israel’s military actions in Gaza could also face

Rescue operations intensified in India’s Himalayan region on Friday as emergency teams searched through thick mud and debris for survivors following a devastating flood that has killed at least 60 people. The disaster struck Chisoti village in Kishtwar district, Indian-administered Kashmir, on Thursday after a sudden cloudburst unleashed torrents of water, mud, and rocks. Officials say dozens remain missing, including Hindu pilgrims who had gathered near a large makeshift kitchen

Russian authorities have imposed restrictions on voice calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing the platforms’ refusal to share user information with law enforcement in cases linked to fraud and terrorism. The country’s communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, announced that the ban targets only the call functions, leaving messaging and other features unaffected. Officials said services would be fully restored once the companies comply with local data-sharing laws. The decision deepens Moscow’s ongoing