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ABC News anchor, Gio Benitez, who is openly gay, recently received the sacrament of Confirmation at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, a Jesuit-run parish in New York known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ issues. Benitez’s husband served as his sponsor, and the parish described the event as…
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion, accusing the British broadcaster of airing a misleadingly edited clip that he claims distorted his remarks and damaged his reputation. In a letter from his attorney, Alejandro Brito, the BBC was accused of making “false, defamatory, disparaging,…
In an unprecedented diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump on Monday hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, marking the first-ever visit by a Syrian leader to the presidential residence. The closed-door meeting, held without media access or official photographs, comes amid significant political realignment in Syria and…
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to issue a public apology on Monday following intense backlash over an edited clip of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump, which critics say misleadingly implied he directly incited the January 6 Capitol attack. The controversy has triggered a leadership crisis at…
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released an updated travel advisory cautioning its citizens about the worsening security situation across Nigeria. The advisory, published on GOV.UK and obtained by SaharaReporters on Sunday, highlights an alarming rise in kidnappings, violent crimes, terrorism, and intercommunal clashes across various…
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has cautioned against underestimating President Donald Trump’s determination, emphasizing that the President is “very serious about this.” Speaking during a media interview in Washington, D.C., Moore highlighted the importance of U.S. intervention in Nigeria, describing it as an opportunity for Nigeria to strengthen its partnership with…
Russia says it is closely monitoring developments in Nigeria following reports that the United States may consider military action in the country after recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump. During a press briefing in Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova said Moscow expects Washington to act responsibly…
The U.S. Department of State has revoked over 80,000 visas belonging to foreign nationals, including Nigerians, as part of a sweeping immigration enforcement action. In a statement released on Thursday, the department reveals that the decision aligns with President Donald Trump’s commitment to protect the lives and interests of American…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was groped by a man who attempted to kiss her while she interacted with citizens on the streets of Mexico City, an incident that has reignited national conversations about sexual harassment and women’s safety in the country. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 4, as Sheinbaum…
A United States lawmaker and Congressman Representative, Riley Moore, has declared that China will not dictate U.S. foreign policy, following Beijing’s warning against alleged U.S. military involvement in Nigeria’s internal affairs. Reacting to China’s statement, More took to his handle on X and wrote; “President Trump is absolutely right to…
