In an announcement that has gripped the nation, Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has confirmed his decision not to step down, ending weeks of uncertainty surrounding his leadership. Addressing the public on Monday, Sanchez put an end to speculations regarding his future in office, which arose following a court's initiation of a preliminary investigation into his wife's alleged influence peddling and corruption. Having been at the helm of Spain since 2018, Sanchez had hinted at a possible resignation, a move he has now dismissed as a mere contemplation amidst the escalating political polarization and spread of misinformation within the country. Expressing concern over the degradation of public discourse, Sanchez emphasized the urgent need to confront the toxic methods corrupti...

In an announcement made on Monday, the Nigerian Government stated that customers who do not receive a minimum of 20 hours of electricity daily will be exempt from paying the new tariff. During a one-day investigative hearing before the Senate Committee on Power, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, emphasized the government's commitment to implementing a new policy aimed at revitalizing the power sector, assuring that any discomfort caused by the policy change would be brief. This statement comes in response to the recent outcry from electricity consumers following the tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC. Minister Adelabu further disclosed that the Federal Government is prepared to allocate N2.9 trillion to subsidize electricity costs this year if the cu...

During a visit to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) General Secretariat, United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced that the US is nearing completion of a security deal with Saudi Arabia. Media sources revealed that discussions at the joint ministerial meeting included strategies to strengthen relations and collaboration, as well as updates on the situation in Gaza, specifically in Rafah. The reports highlighted the importance of an immediate ceasefire and the need to facilitate the distribution of essential humanitarian aid to Gaza. Furthermore, a dedicated session took place between Blinken and Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the GCC headquarters to address measures to enhance bilateral relations and the current state in Gaz...

Reports indicate that Israeli officials are becoming increasingly worried about the International Criminal Court (ICC) potentially issuing arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other high-ranking officials in connection with the conflict in Gaza. According to sources cited by The New York Times, both Israeli and foreign officials suggest that the ICC may accuse these government figures of responding excessively harshly to Hamas attacks on Israel and obstructing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Fox News mentions that any warrants from the ICC would likely be viewed internationally as a significant moral criticism. It is suggested that such warrants could create travel challenges for Israeli officials and might also be issued against Hamas leaders, as reported by The Ne...