Nvidia Loses $600 Billion as China’s DeepSeek AI Sparks Market Turmoil
January 29, 2025 – In a historic market downturn, U.S. chipmaker Nvidia lost nearly $600 billion in market value on Monday, marking the largest single-day drop in American stock market…
Asian Markets Slide Amid Trade Tensions, AI Competition Concerns
Asian markets started the week on a cautious note Monday as escalating trade tensions and concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) competition weighed on investor sentiment. Trade Tensions with Colombia Spark…
Portugal to Increase LNG Purchases from Nigeria Amid Efforts to Reduce Russian Gas Dependence
Portugal has announced plans to increase its purchases of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Nigeria and the United States as part of its strategy to reduce dependence on dwindling Russian…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Visits Kyiv, Signs Historic Security Pact
Kyiv, Ukraine — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on Thursday for an unannounced visit aimed at reinforcing the United Kingdom’s support for Ukraine, nearly three years into…
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to Visit Nigeria in 2025 Following Tinubu’s Invitation
Abu Dhabi — President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates has accepted an invitation from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to visit Nigeria in 2025. The announcement…
Trump-Putin Meeting in the Works: President-Elect Seeks Resolution to Ukraine War
In a bold move just days before his inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing a shared desire to end the ongoing conflict…
Asian Markets Rebound as Tech Giants Spark Global Rally Amid Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariff Plans
Asian Markets Rise Amid Wall Street Tech SurgeAsian markets experienced a mixed performance on Tuesday, with most regions recording gains following a tech-driven rally on Wall Street. The rally, spurred…
UK Opens Largest Visa Application Centre in Africa, Located in Lagos
The United Kingdom has unveiled its largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Africa, situated in Ikeja, Lagos. Operated by VFS Global, this state-of-the-art facility marks a milestone in enhancing visa…
Six Arrested in London for Suspected Links to PKK in Counter-Terrorism Operation
Six individuals have been arrested in London for alleged involvement in activities linked to the proscribed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), according to the Metropolitan Police. The arrests, which include two…
US Condemns ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, Citing Procedural Concerns
The United States on Thursday firmly rejected the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. A…