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Ankara, Baghdad to look for ways to raise trade volume to $20B target
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Two important regional actors, Turkey and its southern neighbor Iraq have been accelerating their efforts to further improve their deepening ties in every area, particularly after the establishment of the new government in Baghdad. The will to boost cooperation has also
Ilhan Omar fined for campaign finance violations
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar has been ordered to reimburse her campaign account about $3,500 and to pay a fine of $500 after an investigation found she illegally used campaign funds in 2016 and 2017, a report said Thursday. The illegal donations
Putin says Russia prepared to drop New START nuclear arms treaty, warns of ‘global catastrophe’
on: by Ismail M. Usman
MOSCOW/LENINGRAD, RUSSIA – President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Russia was prepared to drop a nuclear weapons treaty with the U.S. and warned of “global catastrophe” if Washington keeps dismantling an international arms control regime. Speaking to heads of international news agencies at
Tension as Ganduje queries Sanusi, restricts emir to palace
on: by Ismail M. Usman
The standoff between Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is rising to a disturbing crescendo. The governor, yesterday, queried the traditional ruler and gave him 24 hours to respond to allegations of misappropriation. The latest action
Police teargas Malawi opposition protest demanding president resigns
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Armed police used tear gas on Thursday to disperse demonstrators demanding the resignation of Malawi’s president after an election they say was rigged, escalating the state’s response to protests that began two days ago. Thousands of supporters of opposition parties took