West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states

Labour minister Angela Eagle was questioned about Keir Starmer's promise to tackle migrant trafficking gangs as the number of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel on small boats rises, with over 900 making the journey recently. Eagle acknowledged the challenge posed by sophisticated trafficking networks and emphasized the need for time, cooperation, and progress rather than setting unrealistic targets for reducing migrant numbers. She highlighted the complexity of the issue and the importance of steady...

Allies of Kemi Badenoch are urging people to scrutinize the record of Nigerian VP Kashim Shettima, who criticized her for denigrating her country of origin, while praising Rishi Sunak. Badenoch's supporters argue that Shettima's tenure as governor during the Boko Haram kidnapping of 276 girls in 2014 reflects Nigeria's failings in addressing such issues, highlighting his delayed response and failure to secure the girls' release. Full Article

A nine-member delegation from Bangladesh, including Mukti Joddhas and armed forces officers, arrived in Kolkata for the Vijay Diwas celebrations, attended by West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The delegation, led by a Bangladesh Army brigadier, will also include six family members and participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Eastern Command headquarters to commemorate the victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Banerjee will later witness a military...

An elderly man was randomly shoved onto subway tracks at the Herald Square station in Manhattan, sustaining minor injuries before being helped back onto the platform by other riders. This incident adds to a string of recent subway-shoving attacks in New York City, including one where the attacker tried to deny involvement and another where the victim described the attacker as acting erratically before the assault. Despite efforts to address crime, there remains a lingering...

Premiers across Canada are taking on more responsibility in response to Prime Minister Trudeau's perceived lack of leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift in power has been prompted by the need for quick and decisive action to combat the virus and its economic impact. The premiers are stepping up to fill the void left by the federal government's inaction, demonstrating their commitment to protecting their citizens and ensuring the nation's well-being. Full Article

Two Russian cargo ships carrying oil products are in distress in the Kerch Strait, with one ship, "Volgoneft 212," running aground and requesting assistance, resulting in the evacuation of its 13-person crew and one reported fatality. Another vessel, "Volgoneft 239," also sustained damage in the same region, prompting an ongoing response effort involving over 50 specialists and 11 units of equipment to assess the potential oil spill. Despite the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia...