Palestinians Return to War-Torn Gaza North as Ceasefire Holds, Defying Displacement Fears

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians poured into Gaza’s most heavily destroyed area on Monday after Israel opened the north for the first time since the early days of the war with Hamas. This marked a dramatic reversal of the mass exodus that began 15 months ago. As the fragile ceasefire entered its second week, Hamas …

ICC Prosecutor Announces Plans for Arrest Warrants Over Alleged War Crimes in Darfur

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan announced on Monday that he will seek arrest warrants for individuals linked to alleged war crimes in Darfur, Sudan. Speaking at a UN Security Council session on Sudan and South Sudan, Khan condemned the ongoing violence in Darfur, calling the situation a “tailspin into deeper suffering” marked by famine, escalating conflict, …

Israeli Airstrike Kills Two Palestinian Militants in Tulkarm Amid Ongoing West Bank Operations

An Israeli airstrike on Monday killed at least two Palestinian militants in the city of Tulkarm, according to Hamas. The group stated that the two individuals were members of its armed wing, underscoring Israel’s renewed focus on armed factions in the occupied West Bank since the ceasefire in Gaza. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, …

New Zealand relaxes visa rules, allowing tourists to work remotely

Foreign visitors to New Zealand are now able to work remotely while in the country, the government announced on Monday, Jan. 27. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis said the change, which comes into effect immediately, was part of a plan to boost the economy. Willis said: “Making the country more attractive to ‘digital nomads’ people …

 Nigerian-American woman returns $5,700 found at her workplace in US

A Nigerian-American woman, Victoria Ogunremi, returned the cash sum of $5,700, which she had found in the toilet at her workplace in New Jersey, United States. Most Nigerians living abroad have described the gesture as one of the remarkable acts of honesty and kindness. Ogunremi told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview …

“Bill Gates Reflects on ‘Foolish’ Ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Divorce from Melinda”

Bill Gates has publicly addressed his controversial association with Jeffrey Epstein, calling it “a huge mistake” and acknowledging the fallout it caused in his personal life, including his divorce from Melinda Gates. “In retrospect, I was foolish to spend any time with him,” Gates admitted during an interview with The Wall Street Journal. The Microsoft …

“Breaking Ties: Lawyer Ends Relationship with Speed Darlington Amid Legal Battle”

Stan Alieke, an Abuja-based lawyer, has officially withdrawn from representing controversial artist Speed Darlington. Alieke, who had been one of the legal representatives handling Speed Darlington’s case against popular singer Burna Boy, announced the end of their professional relationship through his Instagram Stories Sunday night. Details regarding the reason for the abrupt severance remain unclear, …

“Speed Darlington Claims He Survived a Gunshot Attack in Lagos”

Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has alleged that he narrowly escaped a gunshot attack early this morning, January 27, after leaving a club in Victoria Island, Lagos. The singer shared a video on social media showing his car with visible damage. He explained that he and his driver heard gunshots, and upon inspection, they discovered …