US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices sharply higher in early Asian trade on Monday. Iran had on Sunday responded to Washington’s latest peace proposal and warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit…
Elon Musk has launched a tirade against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network. France opened an inquiry in January 2025 into allegations that X, formerly known as Twitter, was used to interfere in French politics. Elon Musk has been summoned on April 20, 2026, by the French courts as part of an investigation…
The government has assured Sierra Leoneans of imminent reforms to the country’s Cybersecurity and Crimes Act, following growing concerns over its use and the nation’s sharp decline in global press freedom rankings. Sierra Leone was ranked 79th out of 180 countries in the latest Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index, a drop that has unsettled media professionals and…
U.S. authorities have warned that parents owing child support will have their passports revoked. The Department of State announced this move on its website, adding that “to be eligible for a U.S. passport, you must pay any outstanding child support”. “If you owe more than $2,500, federal regulations do not allow us to issue you a U.S. passport, and…
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was still in place despite an Iranian attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz that fanned fears on Friday that the truce was faltering. The US military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets in response, although Tehran charged that it was Washington that had…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has joked that he would personally deliver “a hot dog and a Coke” to any supporter willing to pay $2 million for a ticket to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference on Wednesday, Infantino responded to criticism over soaring…
