US passport slips to 10th in global power rankings
The United States passport has fallen to its lowest-ever position in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index, now ranking 10th…
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US lawmakers question tech giants over submarine cable security
Three Republican members of the United States House of Representatives have raised concerns over national security risks linked to global submarine communication…
US senate approves $9bn cuts to foreign aid
The United States Senate has approved a controversial $9 billion spending cut package proposed by President Donald Trump, targeting foreign aid and…
JAPA: Overstay your visa, face permanent ban, US warns Nigerians
The United States government has issued a stern warning to foreign nationals, including Nigerians, cautioning that overstaying a U.S. visa could lead…
UK airport shuts indefinitely as plane crash sparks fireball
Southend Airport in the United Kingdom has been shut down indefinitely after a small aircraft crashed on Sunday afternoon, triggering a massive…
Shares rises as US lifts export ban on chip design software
Shares of United States chip design giants Synopsys and Cadence Design Systems surged on Thursday after the U.S. government lifted recent export…
South Africa appeals to US over looming tariffs ahead of July deadline
South Africa has urged the United States and President Donald Trump to reconsider the harsh trade tariffs set to take effect on…
US-Nigeria bilateral trade hit nearly $13bn in 2024 – US Ambassador
Trade between the United States and Nigeria has surged to nearly $13 billion in 2024, marking a significant milestone in economic relations…
US-China tensions reignite over Huawei AI chip export rules
Efforts to ease trade tensions between the United States and China have hit a setback as a new dispute over semiconductor regulations…
US delivery company DoorDash to acquire Deliveroo in £2.9bn deal
United States meal delivery giant DoorDash is set to acquire British rival Deliveroo in a deal valued at approximately £2.9 billion ($3.85…
Trump to slash US tariffs on China ‘substantially’
President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods, signaling a possible thaw in the tense U.S.-China…
Trump exempts Nigeria from global embassy closure – Report
The United States government, under President Donald Trump, is reportedly set to shut down several embassies and consulates across Africa and other…