Philippine Billionaire Isidro Consunji’s Family to Inject ₱10 Billion into DMCI Holdings for Cemex Acquisition
The family of Philippine billionaire Isidro Consunji is set to invest ₱10 billion (approximately $177 million) into their flagship company, DMCI Holdings, to support the acquisition of Cemex Holdings Philippines,…
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Putin’s Call for More Ukrainian Territory in Exchange for Ending War Promptly Rejected by Kyiv
President Vladimir Putin declared on Friday that Russia would halt the war in Ukraine only if Kyiv abandoned its NATO ambitions and surrendered control of the disputed provinces, demands swiftly…
Meta postpones launch of AI models in Europe in response to Irish regulator’s request
Meta Platforms will not launch its Meta AI in Europe for now, following a request from the Irish privacy regulator, the U.S. social media company said on Friday. The company…
FGN, SEC Warns Against Investing in Davido’s Crypto Token
The Nigerian Federal Government cautioned citizens against investing in the crypto token associated with music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Davido had unveiled the meme coin inspired by…
Court Clears Binance Executives of Tax Evasion Charges by FIRS
The executive of Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, and his colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla were discharged from an alleged tax evasion charge by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday.…
Court Rules in Favor of Bayero, Awards N10m Against Kano Government
A Federal High Court in Kano has granted Emir Aminu Ado Bayero N10 million in compensation following an order for his arrest and eviction from the palace. Last month, Governor…
Orbán Vows Retaliation Against EU Over €200 Million Refugee Fine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has vowed to retaliate against the European Union following the imposition of a substantial fine amounting to 200 million euros. The fine was levied as…
US and South Korean officials discussed Putin’s potential visit to North Korea
South Korean and US officials met to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible visit to North Korea, which Seoul believes will happen in a few days. South Korea's first vice…
US Urges Iran’s Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog
The United States urged Iran on Thursday to cooperate with the UN's nuclear watchdog after it reported that Tehran continues to expand its nuclear program. The information was revealed by…
South Africa’s Parliament Convenes Amid Last-Minute Governance Talks
South Africa's newly elected parliament is set to convene on Friday for the unusual task of selecting the country's next president, amid suspense over coalition alliances and future policy directions.…
Greek PM Reshuffles Cabinet After EU Vote Disappointment
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to reshuffle his cabinet following the underwhelming performance of his center-right party in the European Parliament election. According to a statement from the prime minister's…
Court Sets June 26 to Hear Suit Seeking Ganduje’s Removal as APC Chairman
APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje faces a lawsuit seeking his removal, with the Federal High Court in Abuja scheduling a hearing for June. Justice Inyang Ekwo set the date…
South African Rand Depreciates as Unity Government Talks Continue
The South African rand depreciated on Thursday as talks to form a government of national unity persisted. By 3:35 PM GMT, it was trading at 18.4150 against the dollar, marking…
South African Parties Engage in Critical Discussions to Decide Future Government
The African National Congress (ANC) held last-minute talks with other parties on Thursday to finalize a deal on who will be included in South Africa's next government, just ahead of…
Brazil’s President Lula highlights democracy risks amidst far-right wins in EU elections
President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voiced concern on Thursday about the threat to democracy, citing the recent wins of far-right parties in the European Parliament after last…
Germany Warns of Possible Islamist Threat Ahead of Euro 2024 Tournament
Germany hosted police officers from various European countries on Thursday to enhance security measures for the Euro 2024 soccer tournament. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser assured vigilance on the eve of…
