Rising food prices lead to smuggling and protests in Nigeria as the country's predicament worsens.
Nigeria is on the verge of a food crisis as millions of people cannot pay for basic essentials due to smugglers' exaggerated pricing. Due to the circumstances, trade unions have called for rallies against the government's handling of the crisis. In the last year, food prices have increased by about 40%, making it difficult for many Nigerians to feed their families or themselves. The crisis shows no signs of abating, leaving the nation's future unknown.
Red Sea Crisis: US and UK initiate fresh attacks against the Houthis Joint airstrikes target the Houthi rebels in Yemen in a second wave. As promised, the Houthis will "respond to any attacks on Yemen." Houthi's allegation that he fired in the Red Sea at an American cargo ship. Watch to find out more!
British humanitarian workers murdered in an Israeli airstrike are named, and Sunak demands an investigation.
The Israeli airstrikes on World Central Kitchen workers, which resulted in the deaths of three British relief workers, have drawn almost universal criticism in the UK. The British government has demanded a thorough investigation, and some lawmakers have suggested that the country should stop selling weapons to Israel.
Switzerland's National Bank lowers its surprise rate.
Different monetary policy strategies are being used by central banks around the globe to combat inflationary pressures. The first significant central bank in the developed world to lower interest rates this cycle was the Swiss National Bank (SN. It seems that a more substantial decline in inflation than anticipated is the main cause of the SNB's movement.
Japanese company to eliminate over 900 positions at its Playstation division
Sony, a Japanese company, is closing a London studio and laying off roughly 900 employees at its Playstation division. The video game sector is currently struggling to recover from a post-pandemic slump, which coincides with the employment layoffs.
Tanker explosion in Nigeria: People stranded for hours, many trapped in their vehicle
In River State, Nigeria, many explosions claimed the lives of at least five individuals and destroyed dozens of cars. Stay tuned for additional information!
Decoding Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt's new abuse claims
After the infamous 2016 aircraft incident, which prompted Jolie to file for divorce in 2019, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have not had an easy relationship. They are embroiled in a custody dispute over their children and vineyards. Here is what we know about her new allegations, according to her, which state that Brad was abusive long before 2016.
Education in Yemen: Approximately 4.5 million youngsters do not attend school.
According to Save the Children, conflict prevents two out of every five Yemeni children from attending school. That is the national equivalent of 4.5 million children. Additionally, the weakening economy forces many to look for jobs to support their families.
The African Union summit discusses financial and educational reform in the face of intensifying crises and wars.
AU conference on education, but political, social, and economic issues also require focus. Conflicts between Sudan and the DRC were discussed. Education and financial reform are the themes of this year's summit, but African countries are also dealing with urgent problems, including displacement crises and undemocratic government transitions.
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