New York-based Jamaican-born attorney Stephen Drummond is again lamenting the fact that many Jamaican Reggae singers and songwriters have not reaped the fruits of their labor, unlike their o… Read More
Andrew Forrest, executive chairman of Fortescue, predicts that China's post-Covid demand for commodities will be greater than in 2008, when the country emerged from the global financial cris… Read More
One of the country's most scenic self-drives, the Panorama Route, explores the Mpumalanga highlands, or the north-eastern section of the Great Escarpment of the Drakensberg. The Panorama Rou… Read More
Faced with ever-widening censorship at home, Hong Kong filmmakers are increasingly taking their creativity to an international audience, showing an uncut version of their city beyond the rea… Read More
“The best introduction to art is to stroll through a museum. The more art you see, the more you’ll learn to define your own taste.”
Jeanne Frank, a modern artist
The pa… Read More
Hyundai’s transition to an all-electric fleet continues with the 2023 Ioniq 6 its latest model. Dubbed the “electric streamliner” by the manufacturer, the newest Ioniq mode… Read More
The Biden administration on Thursday announced sanctions on an intelligence branch of Iran's paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other actors involved in the wrongful detentio… Read More
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has trademarked the name '8TH NOTE PRESS' for a range of book publishing products and services. This could mean that ByteDance is planning to launch… Read More
More than 1 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S. in 2022, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). That’s the highest number of thefts since 2008, reversing a downw… Read More
“By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.”
Samuel Johnson
That’s true indeed! This fabulous European city can be enjoyed and admired f… Read More
Ghana has agreed to a three-year credit programme with the IMF in order to strengthen its finances and restore confidence in the country after its worst economic crisis in decades. The gover… Read More
The blockchain firm Ripple has acquired Swiss startup Metaco, which will help Ripple expand its international presence and widen its range of services. The acquisition comes as the crypto in… Read More
Wadih Al-Handal, President of the Association of Iraqi Private Banks, expressed the need to increase banking and financial relations between Iraq and its regional and international neighbors… Read More
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said that technology-driven methods, such as e-postal ballots, should be used to allow eligible overseas Indian voters to participate in elections… Read More
Toyota shareholders have endorsed the company's board and its new electric vehicle (EV) strategy, which aims to sell 1.5 million all-electric vehicles per year by 2026 and 3.5 million annual… Read More
China is proposing a law that would require schools to teach "Xi Jinping Thought," as part of a broader effort to instill patriotic education and control over the thoughts and actions of the… Read More
People Are Hiring Phone Bots to Deal with Telemarketers
Telemarketing sales calls, spam, and outright scam have become an incessant nuisance for many individuals. These unwanted calls disrup… Read More
Tens of thousands of Israelis have been protesting against the government's proposed judicial reform, which is aimed at curbing the powers of the judiciary. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More
Concerns are growing that China could use the Interpol "red notice" arrest warrant system to target anyone overseas who says or does something the ruling Communist Party doesn't like, using… Read More
A report released by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) has found that Chinese investment in overseas mining projects has led to human rights abuses and environmental ha… Read More
The Chinese Communist Party has taken direct control of running the day-to-day affairs of Hong Kong, removing responsibility from China's cabinet. This move is seen as linked to recent effor… Read More
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized after undergoing an emergency heart procedure, while opposition to his government's judicial overhaul plan escalated. Netanyahu's d… Read More
China has implemented new rules that increase political control over religious venues and activities. As of September 1, monasteries, temples, mosques, and churches must support the leadersh… Read More
The US government is considering sending 1,000 Kenyan police officers to Haiti to address gang violence, despite warnings of abuse by Kenyan police. Rights watchdogs have accused Kenyan poli… Read More
Hong Kong police have questioned the parents of US-based democracy campaigner Anna Kwok as part of a series of moves targeting the relatives of eight prominent overseas activists. Kwok is th… Read More
Qiao Xinxin, a free-speech activist who went missing in June, has resurfaced in a Chinese detention center in Hunan province, according to overseas activists. Qiao, also known as Yang Zewei… Read More
Details surrounding the death of founder of Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju Lagos Pastor Taiwo Odukoya have emerged from family sources.
Recall that the popular pastor died in the United St… Read More
China has criticized President Joe Biden's executive order limiting U.S. investment in technology, but did not immediately announce counter measures. The Chinese Commerce Ministry expressed… Read More
Hong Kong police have arrested 10 people for "collusion with foreign forces" and "inciting riot" over a defunct fund that supported individuals involved in the 2019 protest movement. The arr… Read More
China National Petroleum Corp's drilling subsidiary has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction contract worth 1.4 billion yuan ($194 million) to drill wells in Iraq's Rum… Read More
Shanghai police have arrested the founder and CEO of Wailian Chuguo, the city's largest immigration consultancy firm, as part of a crackdown on mass emigration. The move is seen as a warning… Read More
Approximately SEK 1.8 billion ($170 million USD) is being sought after a lawsuit by thirty-seven Ericsson shareholders. The coordinated legal actions were filed with the court in Solna, a su… Read More
The National Board for Technical Education has said it now offers online top-up programme for Higher National Diploma holders to convert their certification to Bachelor’s Degree.
NTBE… Read More
The ruling Chinese Communist Party is making a political example of a retired party school professor who called on President Xi Jinping to resign, accusing him of contacting ‘hostile&r… Read More
Ecuadorians voted for a new president in a special election that was heavily guarded due to recent violence and the assassination of a presidential candidate. The election was described as "… Read More
Ecuador held a special election for a new president on Sunday amid concerns of violence and cyberattacks. The country's electoral authority reported no violent incidents at voting centers, b… Read More
Chinese electric carmakers are aggressively expanding their presence in the European market, challenging established automakers such as BMW and Ford. China, the world's largest electric vehi… Read More
Hong Kong police have questioned three relatives of exiled pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui, who is one of eight overseas activists wanted under a security law. The individuals, including Hui'… Read More
Former NBA player Brandon Hunter has died at the age of 42, according to Ohio men's basketball coach Jeff Boals. Hunter, who played for the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, was a standout f… Read More
Nigerian rapper, Vector Tha Viper, recently vented his frustrations on social media regarding the ongoing issue of betrayal in the music industry.
In a recent tweet, the rapper expressed his… Read More
The United States has delivered the first American-made Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of its support in the country's fight against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirme… Read More
Okechukwu Onyegbule, the popular Nigerian comedian and actor, who is also known as Okey Bakassi, has revealed that he was offered in Nigeria and abroad to peddle drugs.
Bakassi, who made the… Read More
Chinese state security police have reportedly harassed the family of a student activist in Washington, DC, demanding that he be brought "in line" for his pro-democracy activism on American s… Read More
China celebrated its National Day with military parades and calls for national unity, while protesters against Communist Party rule rallied in cities around the world. President Xi Jinping e… Read More
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has signed a partnership deal with a Chinese company to create 50,000 jobs in Osun.
According to NAN, the Ife monarch signed the MoU with Chin… Read More
Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, whose "Pillar of Shame" statue was seized by Hong Kong authorities, said that police are harassing the relatives of people who work with him overseas… Read More
PinkPantheress is an English singer and songwriter who rose to fame after the release of her single “Break It Off” in 2021, which went viral on TikTok.
Her music immediately c… Read More
A Hong Konger in the UK has developed an app called "Hongkonger" to help Hong Kong migrants find pro-democracy businesses and services in their new country of residence. The app offers class… Read More
Angel Reese is a notable American college basketball player who has gained recognition through her outstanding performance for the LSU Tigers in the Southeastern Conference.
She rose to f… Read More
Rights groups and overseas activists slammed China’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council, saying Beijing is ‘demonstrably unfit’ to be a member because i… Read More
Feds warn of potential threats after Hamas attack The U.S. State Department issued a “worldwide caution” alert on Thursday for U.S. citizens overseas amid increased ten… Read More
The A3 highway in Hampshire, England is lined with 418 red maple trees, planted as a commemoration to Canadian soldiers who died in the two World Wars. The trees represent the lives of Canad… Read More
Rowena He, a Tiananmen massacre historian, spoke out about the fear and self-censorship prevalent in Hong Kong due to the ongoing crackdown on dissent. He, a Chinese-Canadian academic, was d… Read More
Hong Kong security chief Chris Tang has warned that the city plans to enact more far-reaching security laws to prevent espionage, which could apply to anyone worldwide. The 2020 National Sec… Read More
Studying in Australia has become a popular option for international students, including those from Nigeria. With world-renowned universities, quality education, and a welcoming environment f… Read More
China has developed a global network of commercial ports overseas, some of which could potentially be used as naval bases, according to a report by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Ch… Read More
Guerdy Abraira is an American television personality and an international event planner who gained recognition in showbiz after starring in season three of the Bravo series The Real Housewiv… Read More
Joe Ajaero is a prominent Nigerian journalist and unionist currently serving as the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). He assumed office in 2023, succeeding Ayuba Wabb… Read More
Paola Mayfield is a Colombian TV personality and model best recognized for her appearance on the popular reality show “90 Day Fiance” in 2014. She appeared in this series alongsi… Read More
A massive logistics company now files for bankruptcy in California as it plans to liquidate after listing up to $10 million in liabilities.
Freight forwarder company Boateng Logistics has… Read More