US Navy intercepts large quantity of explosive materials from Iran being sneaked to Yemen
The US Navy has intercepted a large quantity of explosive materials being smuggled from Iran to Yemen along with what it describes as other lethal aid. US Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs said the US Coast Guard ship USCGC John Scheuerman and guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans intercepted a...
Ronaldo’s teammates at Man United have rallied behind Red Devil’s boss Ten Hag, want him to go
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United team-mates don’t expect the wantaway forward to be a part of the squad when the Premier League resumes after the World Cup, according to reports. United have been discussing Ronaldo’s future at Old Trafford following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan and could have the...
After Russian-made missile hit Poland, world is now on red alert for Third World War
Nato has convened an emergency summit after a “Russian-made” missile possibly fired by Ukraine crashed in Poland killing two in a “serious escalation” of the war in Ukraine. The world nervously awaited last night after US intelligence initially reported the weapon had been fired by the Russians – an act...
Liverpool owners FSG assure manager Jurgen Klopp planned club sale won’t affect transfers
Liverpool owners FSG have given assurances to Jurgen Klopp that any transfer business will not be impacted by takeover negotiations, according to reports. It was revealed last week that FSG had put Liverpool up for sale with the Americans appointing Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to help with the process....
New study reveals marijuana smokers most at risk of developing lung disease or ‘shortness of breath’
A new study found that airway inflammation and emphysema – or shortness of breath – are more common in cannabis smokers than cigarette smokers. Smoking is the most common cause of emphysema, a chronic lung condition resulting from air sacs becoming stretched and damaged. While many people smoke cigarettes, cannabis...
Paris Agreement doesn’t compel armies to report carbon emissions, now fuelled by Russian war in Ukraine
When the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) did approve the US and European intervention in Libya in 2011, it was for the protection of civilians from the security forces of that country’s autocrat, Muammar Gadhafi. That campaign, however, quickly turned into one aimed at toppling his government by assisting the...
Allegations of South Africa is a gestation and dispersal point of terrorism fuels tension with US
Alarm bells about the threat of terrorism in South Africa have recently been sounding more stridently and more often. Are these false alarms or is the danger growing? This question is complicated by the fact that the warnings are largely from foreigners, especially the United States (US). To many, this...
Fresh trouble for Trump after no-show at House committee probing his criminal role in January 6 Capitol raid
The House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol says it is considering “next steps” after former President Donald Trump failed to appear for his Monday deposition following a subpoena last month. In a joint statement from Chairman Bennie Thompson (Democratic-Mississipi) and Vice Chairwoman Liz Cheney (Republican-Wyoming),...
Non-state actors have the expertise to tackle conflict in northern Kenya but damaged trust in government’s a barrier
Conflict and insecurity have been synonymous with northern Kenya since independence. Thus, in recent weeks, cases of bandit attacks in the region have left villages terrorised and led to several deaths. In October 2022, the government launched a multi-agency security operation aimed at curbing further attacks. Northern Kenya is characterised...
Fighting on wrong planet: Response to Ukraine war is the standard by which we’re judging – things don’t look good
Washington’s vaunted “rules-based international order” has undergone a stress test following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and here’s the news so far: it hasn’t held up well. In fact, the disparate reactions to Vladimir Putin’s war have only highlighted stark global divisions, which reflect the unequal distribution of wealth and power....
