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U.S. Long-Range Missiles

Biden Approves Use of U.S. Long-Range Missiles by Ukraine for Strikes Inside Russia

President Biden approves Ukraine's use of U.S. ATACMS long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia, signaling ...
  • 18 November 2024
  • Politics
Senegal

Senegal Holds Snap Elections as President Faye Seeks Parliamentary Majority

Senegal holds pivotal snap elections as President Faye seeks a parliamentary majority to push constitutional ...
  • 18 November 2024
  • West Africa
Israeli Airstrike

Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Kills Hezbollah Spokesman, Escalates Regional Tensions

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills Hezbollah spokesman Sayyed Ammar, escalating tensions between Israel and ...
  • 17 November 2024
  • World
Trump Begins Assembling Cabinet, Potential Picks Spark Debate

Trump Begins Assembling Cabinet, Potential Picks Spark Debate

Donald Trump begins assembling his potential 2025 Cabinet, with names like Emil Michael for Transportation ...
  • 17 November 2024
  • World
Indian PM

Indian PM Modi Visits Nigeria, Honored with GCON Title by Tinubu

Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Nigeria, receives GCON title from President Tinubu. Historic talks bolster ...
  • 17 November 2024
  • Nigeria
Aiyedatiwa

Aiyedatiwa Emerges Victorious in Ondo Governorship Election

Lucky Aiyedatiwa wins the 2024 Ondo governorship election in a landslide. President Tinubu and APC ...
  • 17 November 2024
  • Politics
Senegal Elections

Senegal Heads to the Polls Amid Fiscal Crisis and Threat of Unrest

Senegal’s legislative elections proceed amid a fiscal crisis and political unrest, with voters seeking solutions ...
  • 15 November 2024
  • West Africa
Prime Minister

Senegal’s Prime Minister Calls for Vengeance After Election Campaign Clashes

Senegal's Prime Minister calls for retaliation after violent clashes during the legislative election campaign, raising ...
  • 14 November 2024
  • Politics
Trump and Biden

Trump and Biden Hold Historic Meeting at the White House, Promise Smooth Transition of Power

Trump and Biden meet at the White House to ensure a smooth transition of power, ...
  • 14 November 2024
  • Politics
Trump Appoints Elon Musk

Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead U.S. Government Efficiency Department

Trump appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the new U.S. Department of Government ...
  • 14 November 2024
  • World
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Today in History

January 19th is the day in 1607 that San Agustin Church in Manila is officially completed; it is the oldest church still standing in the Philippines.

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