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US President Trump Imposes 15% Tariff On Nigeria, Other African Nations In Major Trade Shift
United States president, Donald Trump, has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on imports from Nigeria and several other African countries. The White House announced the new tariff rates in an executive order. The Executive Order, titled...

Full list of Donald Trump’s new tariffs set to come into force next week
Economists expect the global economy to suffer as a result of the new measures (Picture: Shutterstock) Donald Trump has signed the executive order which will bring into force sweeping new tariffs on imports from dozens of countries. In a major...

US tariffs LATEST: Cyril Ramaphosa negotiating with Donald Trump
South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. This...

Smer party linked to pro-Russian disinformation media outlet TV OTV
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Dávid Šípoš, the district deputy chairman of Slovakia's ruling Smer party in Pezinok, is linked to the pro-Russian media outlet TV OTV, a fringe online...

Trump hits Nigeria with 15% tariff in revised global trade blitz
Nigeria and a raft of African countries have been hit with a 15 percent import tariff following a sweeping executive order from United States President Donald Trump. The White House announced the modified reciprocal tariff rates on Thursday....

Clear waters: Where are the cleanest and least safe bathing spots in Europe?
Keen swimmers seeking the perfect bathing spot are more than likely to be in safe waters in Europe, at least when it comes to chemicals. The latest European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis, looking at 22,127 coastal, lake and river locations,...

WTF?! Anibar animates uncertainty
This year, the 16th edition of the Anibar International Film Festival tackled the present, one marked by deepening precarity, affective exhaustion, and the recursive failures of history. The festival mobilized both memory and this turbulent...

Lost in limbo: calls for repatriation of Swiss jihadist detainees in Syria grow louder
In Camp Roj, northeastern Syria, relatives of people suspected of belonging to the Islamic State group are held. Afp Or Licensors Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English...

ITTF Rankings: Quadri Aruna, Kuti Gain Massively
Nigeria’s professional and international Table tennis player, Quadri Aruna, has reclaimed his position as the number one (1) ranked African player in the latest international table tennis federation (ITTF) world rankings, as reported by Kpomkwem...

Thousands of Serbs Acquiring Bulgarian Passports Sparks Identity Debate in Serbia
According to an article published by the Serbian news outlet Niške Vesti, Bulgaria is “quietly advancing” its influence in Southern Serbia by way of citizenship, BGNES reported. The report claims that thousands of Serbian citizens are acquiring...

Steven Schumacher reveals clear Bolton Wanderers concern - It needs to be fixed
Bolton Wanderers head coach Steven Schumacher has made a clear transfer plea as the club's League One curtain-raiser against Stockport County edges closer. The Trotters are set to travel to Edgeley Park for their opening day clash with Stockport...

Kilkenny athlete helps shatter Irish best at European Festival
What a week for Team Ireland and Kilkenny City Harriers athlete Molly Daly in Skopje, at the European Youth Olympic Festival this week. Daly was representing Ireland in the 200m and was also the second leg of the Girls’ medley relay. Molly placed...

News digest: On Sunday, Petržalka’s long-awaited tram dream became reality
Good evening. Here is the Monday, July 28 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in a few minutes. Petržalka celebrates launch of full tram line after years of waiting Article continues after video advertisement Article continues...

Türkiye aims for regional solutions as it brings together Balkan countries
With the Balkan Peace Platform meeting held in Istanbul on Saturday, Türkiye strives to ensure stability in its immediate region, with which it has historical ties. The Balkans are not only strategic for Türkiye but also a priority area...

Accor ALL 50 EUR/GBP Gift Card For A Stay In Europe & North Africa Between August 3 – October 31, 2025 (Book July 28 – August 3)
Accor has updated the 50 EUR/GBP gift card offer, which is valid for stays in Europe and North Africa between August 3 and October 31, 2025. Accor ALL members who register for this offer, book between July 28 and August 3, and stay between July 28...

China’s Visa-Free Diplomacy
In a notable policy change, China, despite its traditionally strict visa policies, has now opened its borders, granting visa-free entry to ordinary passport holders from 75 countries. Starting from June 9, citizens from four Gulf Cooperation...

Bahrain delegation tours facilities at European Youth Festival
A delegation from Bahrain travelled to Macedonia to study their successful hosting of the European Youth Festival, held in the capital Skopje. The trip was part of the kingdom’s preparations for the upcoming third Asian Youth Games (AYG), set to...

Nell Nolan: Albanian Crown Prince, Monaco and Prince Albert II, Society of the Cincinnati
Balkan Bonhomie The Library of the Windsor Court Hotel was the location for a lunch meeting of the Louisiana Consular Corps and a significant investiture. Extensions of hospitality were accorded to the guest of honor, HRH Crown Prince Leka II of...

Europe in Autumn: The Best Places to Stay, Wander, and Savor the Season
Autumn is when Europe slows down and opens up. Vineyards put on a show, the air sharpens, and the crowds that fill city squares in July have melted away. This is the season when places feel authentic, food is heartier, and every experience costs a...

ITTF World Rankings: Aruna reclaims top spot in Africa, Matthew Kuti breaks through as Nigeria’s No. 2
Matthew Kuti has leapfrogged 2019 African Games gold medallist Olajide Omotayo to become Nigeria’s second-highest-ranked male table tennis player, according to the latest ITTF World Rankings for Week 32 of the 2025 season. Riding high on his...