INTERNATIONAL

The top 5 most visited countries in the world

According to recent figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), international tourism has continued its strong rebound after the pandemic, with many destinations setting new records for visitor numbers. Listed below are the top five most visited countries in the world for 2024–2025, based on international tourist arrivals. 1. France – 89.4 million […]

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US Embassy Issues Security Alert Ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest in Abuja

The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to Americans ahead of a planned protest scheduled for Monday in the Federal Capital Territory. The protest, organized under the banner #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, is expected to attract crowds to Eagle Square and the Central Business District. The planned demonstration was announced by activist and former

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Top 10 Hottest Countries in the World 2025

The World’s Hottest Countries in 2025 Our planet’s hottest countries in 2025 stretch from the sunbaked Sahel to the blazing Arabian Gulf and the tropical Caribbean, where scorching temperatures define everyday life. Using average land-surface temperatures from Trading Economics, this ranking highlights the regions where the heat rarely drops below 28°C throughout the year. West

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10 countries that no longer exist – and What Led To Their Collapse

Borders on a map may seem permanent, but history proves otherwise. Nations have risen, fallen, merged, and even vanished entirely over time. From vast empires to tiny micronations, here are ten countries that once existed but have since disappeared — and the stories behind their decline: 1. Prussia Once a dominant kingdom in Europe, Prussia

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Trump Orders Nuclear Submarine Deployment as Tensions With Russia Escalate

Tensions Rise as Trump Responds to Medvedev With Nuclear Submarine Deployment Medvedev had on Thursday said that President Trump’s angry comments toward Russian officials were a “nervous reaction” and are evidence that Moscow is pursuing the right path. In a major escalation of tensions between the United States and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump has

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Huawei Overtakes Apple to Top China’s Phone Market Once Again

Huawei has reclaimed the top position in China’s smartphone market for the first time in more than four years, surpassing US tech company Apple and local rivals like Xiaomi, according to the US-based International Data Corporation. The Shenzhen-based manufacturer secured 18.1 percent of the domestic market during the second quarter of this year, with shipments

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Trump: America to Deliver Patriot Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

On Sunday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would be supplying Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems to support the country against Russia’s ongoing military assault, amid worsening relations between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need,” Trump announced, without indicating the specific quantity, just weeks after

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Nigerian Man Sentenced in US for $1.3M COVID-19 Relief Fraud

A Nigerian man residing in the San Gabriel Valley, Abiola Femi Quadri, has been sentenced to 135 months in a federal prison for defrauding the states of California and Nevada of $1.3m in COVID-19-related unemployment and disability insurance benefits. Quadri, aged 43, submitted over 100 false applications using stolen identities and used the funds to

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UAE Releases Full List of New Travel Rules for Nigerians, Bans Transit Visas

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rolled out tighter entry rules targeting Nigerian travelers, including the suspension of transit visa requests and added restrictions on tourist visas. Travel and tourism professionals raised concerns on Tuesday after Nigerian travel agents received these updates, which were verified by Daily Trust. In a significant change expected to drastically

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