Congressman Riley M. Moore met with a delegation of senior members of the Nigerian government, led by Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser to the President of Nigeria, during the delegation’s visit to Washington, D.C. The meeting allowed for a frank, honest, and productive discussion about the ongoing persecution of Christians and ongoing terrorist threats in Nigeria and opportunities for strengthened cooperation and coordination between the United States and Nigeria to end the bloodshed. During the meeting, Nigerian officials shared their government’s challenges and concerns regarding counterterrorism, security assistance, protection of vulnerable communities, and ongoing issues involving violence across Nigeria....
Indonesia Evacuates Stranded Climbers After Semeru Volcano Erupts
Indonesian authorities evacuated more than 900 people and were facilitating the safe return on Thursday of 170 climbers stranded after the eruption of its Semeru volcano, one of the country’s tallest mountains. The alert level was maintained at its highest after Semeru on Java island erupted 10 times on Wednesday, emitting massive plumes of ash and sending lava and rocks as far as 8 miles down its slopes, officials said. The climbers were stuck overnight at a lakeside camping area at the foot of the volcano but are now being helped to safety, said Septi Wardhani, an official at Semeru...
Afghan Teenager Charged In Oklahoma Plot For Election Day Attack Sentenced To 15 Years
An Afghan teenager who pleaded guilty to taking part in an Oklahoma plot to carry out an Election Day attack has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Abdullah Haji Zada, 19, a citizen of Afghanistan and lawful permanent resident who was living in Moore, Oklahoma, was sentenced for knowingly receiving and conspiring to receive a firearm and ammunition to be used in a terrorist attack, court records show. Zada previously agreed to be removed from the United States after he is released from prison, court records show. Zada’s attorney, Jeff Byers, declined to comment Wednesday on the...
An Anti-Migrant Group In South Africa Is Blocking Foreigners From Health Clinics
It’s 6 a.m. and Tholakele Nkwanyana is one of the first people to arrive at the Diepsloot public health clinic in Johannesburg, not to seek medical attention but to stop foreigners from getting care. She and fellow members of South Africa’s anti-immigrant group Operation Dudula — which means “to get rid of by force” — are dressed in military-style fatigues as they block the entrance and demand to see patients’ identity documents. Mothers carrying children and others who are sick are turned away and told to go to private hospitals, which unlike public ones aren’t free. Similar scenes have played...
Myanmar’s Military Says It Detained Foreigners In Raid On A Second Major Online Scam Center
Myanmar’s military government extended its crackdown on online scam activities to a second major location, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones used to carry out the fraud, state media reported Wednesday. Myanmar is notorious for hosting cyberscam operations responsible for bilking people all over the world, which usually involve gaining victims’ confidence online with romantic ploys and bogus investment schemes. Authorities raided a major scam center in mid-October called KK Park on the outskirts of Myawaddy, a major trading town on the border with Thailand. On Tuesday, the army raided a scam compound in the town of Shwe Kokko, also...
Meta Alerts Young Australians To Download Their Data Before A Social Media Ban
Technology giant Meta on Thursday began sending thousands of young Australians a two-week warning to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram and Threads before a world-first social media ban on accounts of children younger than 16 takes effect. The Australian government announced two weeks ago that the three Meta platforms plus Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube must take reasonable steps to exclude Australian account holders younger than 16, beginning Dec. 10. California-based Meta on Thursday became the first of the targeted tech companies to outline how it will comply with the law. Meta contacted thousands of young account holders via SMS...
IShowSpeed Wins Streamer Of The Year At 2025 Esports Awards, Thank His Fans For Recognizing Hard Work
YouTube streamer IShowSpeed, with over 45 million subscribers, was announced as Streamer of the Year by the official Esports Awards account during the live event. In his emotional acceptance speech, IShowSpeed thanked fans for their daily votes and support, reflecting on his hard work, global travels, celebrity collaborations, and daily content grind blending gaming, IRL challenges, soccer fandom, and viral antics. The win highlights his explosive rise and massive audiences, often peaking in the millions, amid congratulations from fans celebrating his authenticity and dominance in evolving digital entertainment.
Sport story: “A Recognition That Crowns Years Of Hard Work, Success, And Unforgettable Moments.”—Achraf Hakimi After Winning CAF Men’s Player Of The Year For 2025
Achraf Hakimi: “A recognition that crowns years of hard work, success, and unforgettable moments. “My gratitude goes to my family, my teammates, and everyone who works with me every day, on and off the field. Your trust, dedication, and support make me stronger and allow me to grow. “Thank you to all the Moroccan people for always standing behind me. “I hope this moment inspires every child in our country and across our continent to believe in their dreams and fight for them.”
Trinidadian Rapper Nicki Minaj Preaches Compassion And Understanding After Nigerian Netizens Call Out Artists Over Their Silence In Ongoing Genocides
Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj in a post ask people to excuse Nigerian artists who have remain silence despite insecurity and ongoing genocides in the country. She asked others to show them compassion stating that there are reasons not known to people for such action, admonishing netizens to understand their plight and not to judge them. Minaj in her post on Friday morning wrote: “My darlings, let’s utilize wisdom & compassion as it relates to our Nigerian artists. There are very logical reasons for most things when we look not to judge, but to comprehend. That goes for every country &...