As the world ushered in the new year, millions waved goodbye to a turbulent 2025 marked by political shocks, fragile ceasefires, and climate extremes. From Sydney to New York, celebrations were tinged with reflection after a year dominated by Donald Trump’s return to the White House, sweeping tariffs that rattled global markets, and unresolved conflicts across the globe.   New...

Episode Fifteen: Same Road, New Light When Ramadan had only a few days left, they took us to the park. That alone felt like a miracle. We were told we were going to spend the holidays with our family. Hearing that felt like weight lifting off my chest. For the first time in a long while, my mind rested. We travelled and reunited with our people, and those weeks felt like healing. For three...

In a bid to address the worsening food insecurity across Nigeria, the Federal Government has entered discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to secure a ¥15 billion (approx. $110 million) emergency loan. The development was disclosed in an official statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, highlighting the urgency to boost food production, stabilize...

Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has passed away at the age of 93. His foundation confirmed on Monday that the iconic designer died peacefully at his home in Rome, surrounded by family. Born in 1932 in Voghera, northern Italy, Valentino trained in Paris before founding his fashion house in Rome in 1959. He quickly rose to global fame for his elegant haute couture and his signature...

Victoria’s POV Everything happened so fast, yet so slowly at the same time. The moment Daniel’s father looked from Daniel… to me… and then back again, his face drained of color. “You… you know each other?” he asked, his voice heavy with shock. I couldn’t speak. My legs felt weak, my mouth dry. Even my mother stood frozen, her eyes moving...