Don’t blame Buhari for economic hardship in Nigeria says Shettima and more
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China becomes world’s electric vehicle powerhouse, causing concern in EU
China's minister of commerce is in Europe for a week-long trip, with a focus on pushing back against accusations of unfair state subsidies in the Chinese electric vehicle sector.…
Germany: Births, marriages hit lowest level since 2013
The number of births and weddings in Germany has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, especially in the eastern part of the country.…
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% as inflation sticks
The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 5.25 to 5.50 percent. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said while inflation has eased significantly over the past year,…
French panel calls for curbs on screen time for youth
A team of experts commissioned by the French president warned against screen and social media use for children. Children under three years old should not have any screen time and up to…
Dozens held after latest protests and violence in Georgia
Georgia's Interior Ministry said 63 people were detained and six police officers injured in the latest night of protests against a controversial draft law.…
Europe sees slide in foreign direct investment, EY survey shows
The number of foreign direct investment projects in Europe fell 4 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, the first decline since the pandemic.…
Nigeria: Reform deepens socio-economic depression
The devaluation of the naira against the dollar has plunged Nigerians into a deep socio-economic depression. The price of basic foodstuffs can double or even triple in the same day.…
US: Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Legislators have been scrambling to repeal the law, which predates Arizona's statehood, since a 2022 Supreme Court ruling paved the way for its return. The vote was 16-14 and the state's governor…
Russia accused of GPS jamming after aircraft disrupted
Finnair suspended flights to the Estonian city of Tartu after GPS signal interference prevented two planes from landing. Estonia and Lithuania have blamed Russia for jamming GPS signals in the region.…