Senegal’s head coach Pape Thiaw has spoken publicly for the first time following the dramatic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, where Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest during the match. The incident occurred after a series of contentious refereeing decisions went against Senegal, including a disputed call that the players and coaching staff felt unfairly changed the course of the final. Emotions boiled over as Pape Thiaw told his players to leave the put , forcing the team most senior player Sadio Mane to intervene and persuade them to resume play. The...
Roma Explore Loan Move For Yannick Carrasco
AS Roma have made an initial approach over a potential loan deal for Yannick Ferreira Carrasco, according to Fabrizio Romano. Any agreement would depend on Al Shabab’s stance, with the Saudi Pro League club not currently open to allowing the Belgian winger to leave during the January transfer window. Roma remain keen and are waiting on developments, while Napoli had also made contact weeks ago to stay informed on the situation. Carrasco is a key figure in Al Shabab’s project and currently serves as the club’s captain. The 32-year-old has registered seven goals and three assists in 14 Saudi Pro...
New-York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani And Sen. Sanders Visit Picket Line, Demand Fair Contract For Nurses, As Strike Enter Day 10.
Zohran Mamnadi: “Nurses are on strike while the CEOs of their hospitals rake in millions. It was an honor to visit the picket line with @SenSanders and demand a fair contract for NYSNA nurses so they can get back to work.”
23-Year-old Female US Citizen narrates ICE Experience, Claims She Has Clean Record Before Detainment.
Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old US citizen, was arrested and detained by ICE. She was held for two days. ICE agents handcuffed her, called her a racial slur, and she was knocked to the ground so hard she got a concussion. Video Credit:X/@mnhouseDFL
Ooni Of Ife Visit Nigeria Immigration Service For Diplomatic Passport Renewal
Service Public Relations Officer AS akinlabi; “His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) yesterday visited the Headquarters of Nigeria Immigration Service for the renewal of his Diplomatic Passport. The revered royal father was warmly received by the Comptroller-General Immigration Service and members of her Management Team. “The first-class monarch used the opportunity to praise the President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Honorable Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Comptroller-General on the transformative policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda being implemented at the Nigeria...
At Least 60 Dead, Dozens Missing In Karachi Mall Fire
On the night of 17 January 2026 at 22:15 PKT, a major fire broke out at the Gul Plaza shopping centre on Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road in Karachi, Pakistan. The blaze, described as the city’s worst in over a decade, broke out late on Saturday at the Gul Plaza shopping mall and rapidly engulfed the multi-storey building. The complex was known for housing about 1,200 family-run shops selling wedding attire, toys, household items and other goods. Confirming the latest discovery, Deputy Commissioner Javed Nabi Khoso told journalists: “We have found 20 to 25 dead bodies, or you call them remains.”...
US Set To Officially Quit World Health Organization
The United States (U.S.) is due to officially leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025, despite legal requirements to clear outstanding dues and growing concerns over the impact on U.S. and global health. The exit comes after Trump gave formal notice on his first day in office in 2025, triggering a one-year withdrawal process under U.S. law. That law also requires Washington to pay about $260 million in unpaid fees before leaving, a condition the WHO says has not been met. On Thursday, a U.S. State Department spokesperson...