Israel steps up security as Eurovision 2019 kicks off
Israel stepped up security across the coastal city of Tel Aviv on Sunday as the country's entertainment and business capital launched the official week of Eurovision 2019.…
Aladdin remake is a ‘love letter’ to the Middle East – Will Smith
Actor Will Smith, who stars as the Genie in the live-action remake of Disney's "Aladdin", called the movie a "love letter" to the region whilst speaking at a news conference in Amman…
Ganduje opens up on embattled Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II
Kano State governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has explained that the creation of four new emirates in the state was to “reduce the burden” on the Kano Emirate led by Lamido Sanusi Lamido.…
How China can withstand the impact of U.S. trade tariffs
Chen Zhao, chief global strategist at Alpine Macro, discusses the impact of trade tariffs on the U.S. and Chinese economies.…
Court strikes out suit against Oshiomhole, EFCC
A suit seeking an order compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate corruption allegations against the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Adams Oshiomhole for allegedly diverting funds belonging…
US jury orders Bayer to pay $2 billion in Roundup cancer case
Bayer-owned Monsanto has been hit with its third jury verdict in California tying its Roundup weed killer to cancer. Bayer faces more than 13,400 Roundup-related lawsuits in the United States.…
‘Empire’ to conclude on Fox with sixth and final season
The music drama program's last go-around will consist of 20 episodes. Its time slot will remain at 9 PM and the show will now air on Tuesday nights. Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie…
WhatsApp attacked by advanced spyware via missed calls
A missed call on WhatsApp was enough to infect some of the app users' phones with advanced spying software, the messaging platform has said. The malicious program was reportedly developed by Israel's…
Ike Ekweremadu promises to retire from Senate in 2023
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has said he will retire from the upper legislative chamber in 2023.…
Sri Lanka: Catholics attend first Sunday Mass in capital since bombings
Sri Lankan Catholics have attended their first regular Mass in Colombo since bomb attacks by suspected jihadis on Easter Sunday. Catholic schools are expected to reopen next week.…