President Donald Trump slams social media firms for ‘silencing millions’
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized social media companies on Friday for silencing “millions of people” in what he called an act of censorship. Trump did not mention any of the…
Impeach me, the market would crash, Trump brags
President Donald Trump has fired back at critics who have been speculating about his possible impeachment. In a chat with Fox News, Trump retorted to a question: “Impeachment? How can…
U.S.-China trade war escalates as new tariffs kick in
The U.S. and China escalated their acrimonious trade war on Thursday, implementing punitive 25 per cent tariffs on 16 billion dollars worth of each other’s goods, even as mid-level officials…
World’s highest paid actor is 57-year-old George Clooney
George Clooney can raise a glass, even if he’s not starring in any hit movies. The 57-year-old tops the 2018 Forbes’ list of highest-paid actors with $239 million in pretax…
Indictment? Impeachment? Trump faces legal storms in court
A bad day in court for his former associates could foreshadow hard days ahead for President Donald Trump. But it’s unlikely he’ll find himself in a courtroom facing criminal charges,…
Oil approximately $74 on report of U.S. inventory drop, Iran sanctions
Brent oil rose to approximately 74 dollars a barrel on Wednesday as an industry report showing a drop in U.S. crude inventories and U.S. sanctions on OPEC producer, Iran, pointed…
Nigerians among 300,000 migrants now employed in Germany
Germany’s labour agency says efforts to integrate refugees in the country’s labour market are progressing well, with more than 300,000 people from eight main countries of origin in work by…
South Africa’s Parliament approves minimum wage bill
South Africa’s Upper House of Parliament, the National Council of Provinces (NCP), on Tuesday approved the controversial National Minimum Wage (NMW) Bill which will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa…
Sex abuse: Pope begs for forgiveness, condemns cover-up, secrecy
Pope Francis issued a letter to Catholics around the world Monday condemning the crime of priestly sexual abuse and its cover-up. He demanded accountability but offered no indication of how…
World leaders send condolences to UN chief over Annan’s death
World leaders on Monday sent a message of condolence to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres over the passing of former UN chief Kofi Annan. Annan died on Saturday morning at the…