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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk5 June 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions on nationals from 19 countries, citing national security threats and deficiencies in identity verification processes. Under the new directive, citizens from 12 countries will face full travel bans to the United States. These countries include: Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, Republic of […]

Zara Lianne3 June 2025

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, in response to the relentless killings of innocent villagers by herders and militia groups. The violence, now occurring almost daily, has resulted in numerous deaths, injuries, and destruction of property, leaving many families homeless. According to […]

Zara Lianne3 June 2025

The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies sharply criticized the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Monday over widespread operational failures and irregularities that have marred the 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE). During a heated investigative hearing at the National Assembly, the committee grilled WAEC Nigeria’s Head, Dr. Amos […]

Zara Lianne3 June 2025

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Mongolia’s Prime Minister, Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, has stepped down following growing public anger sparked by images of his son’s extravagant vacation, which circulated widely on social media and triggered an anti-corruption probe. Although Oyun-Erdene has consistently denied any misconduct, he lost a parliamentary vote of confidence on Tuesday. Of the 88 lawmakers who participated in the […]

Zara Lianne30 May 2025

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China’s biggest technology companies are stepping up efforts to replace U.S.-made AI chips with domestically produced alternatives, as ongoing U.S. export restrictions tighten access to Nvidia’s high-performance processors. Major firms such as Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu have already started testing and integrating homegrown chips into their systems, signaling a significant pivot toward semiconductor self-reliance. The […]

Zara Lianne30 May 2025

A federal appeals court has temporarily restored one of the most far-reaching sets of tariffs introduced during former President Donald Trump’s administration. This comes just a day after a lower trade court ruled the tariffs illegal and ordered them to be halted. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a stay on […]

Zara Lianne30 May 2025

In a bold move to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke, France has announced that smoking will be banned in several outdoor public spaces starting July 1, 2025. The restriction will apply to areas where children are commonly present, including beaches, public parks, near schools, and outdoor sports venues. Health and Families Minister […]

Zara Lianne29 May 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has rolled out an updated version of its flagship R1 reasoning model, known as R1-0528. The update was quietly released on the Hugging Face platform and marks a step forward in the company’s efforts to compete with global AI leaders. According to recent benchmarks, DeepSeek’s upgraded model performs impressively in […]

Zara Lianne29 May 2025

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially terminated a high-profile contract with pharmaceutical company Moderna, halting the late-stage development of its experimental bird flu vaccine. The canceled agreement, initially worth over $700 million, was aimed at supporting the final development and supply of mRNA-1018—Moderna’s vaccine candidate designed to protect humans from […]

Zara Lianne29 May 2025

Popular confectionery brand Haribo has recalled a specific batch of its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after reports surfaced that some packs may contain traces of cannabis. The recall follows several complaints from consumers who experienced unusual symptoms after consuming the sweets. Upon investigation, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) […]

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Trump Signs Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries, Citing Security Concerns

Army Chief Oluyede Moves to Makurdi Amid Surge in Herdsmen and Militia Attacks in Benue

WAEC Under Fire as Lawmakers Probe Exam Disruptions, Irregularities

Mongolian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Public Outrage Over Son’s Lavish Holiday

China’s Top Tech Giants Begin Shift to Locally Made AI Chips Amid U.S. Restrictions

Trump-Era Tariffs Temporarily Reinstated by U.S. Appeals Court

France to Ban Smoking in Outdoor Areas Where Children Gather from July 2025

Chinese AI DeepSeek Updates Its Advanced R1 Reasoning Model

U.S. Government Cancels Funding Deal for Moderna’s Bird Flu Vaccine

Haribo Recalls Sweets in the Netherlands Over Cannabis Traces

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