Tag: USA
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BREAKING! Finally , Iran accepts US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal with Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, has hinted at a possible ceasefire with Israel, which was earlier announced by US President Donald Trump. Araghchi had posted earlier that there was no agreement on a ceasefire, warning that Israel must first stop hostilities with Iran. However, in what looks like a backtrack from earlier posts…
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REVENGE! Chad halts U.S. visa issuance in response to Trump-Era travel ban
In a diplomatic move, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has announced the suspension of visa issuance to citizens of the United States, citing reciprocity in response to a U.S. travel ban that primarily targets African and other developing nations. The announcement, made on Thursday via Facebook, is a direct response to travel restrictions originally introduced…
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Trouble looming for Nigeria’s FX inflows over American Lawmakers proposed US tax on remittances
Lawmakers in the United States are weighing new legislation that could have far-reaching implications for emerging markets, particularly those that rely heavily on remittance inflows to bolster foreign exchange reserves and support currency stability. The proposed bill aims to impose a 5% tax on all remittances sent from US residents to recipients abroad, as part…
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Oil prices climb to nearly $66 following US-China tariff truce
Oil prices surged on Monday, reaching $65.99 per barrel, after the United States and China agreed to temporarily ease tariffs, fueling optimism that the trade dispute between the world’s top two crude consumers may be nearing resolution.
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Human rights attacks fueled by Trump’s second term, says Amnesty
The global system of law and human rights is under threat from a “multiplicity of assaults” which have accelerated since US President Donald Trump’s return to power, Amnesty International said Tuesday in its annual report. “Unprecedented forces are hunting down the ideals of human rights for all, seeking to destroy an international system forged in…
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US Embassy releases fresh visa interview requirements for Nigerians
The United States mission has announced changes to its visa interview requirements for Nigerian travellers. According to a statement on the mission’s site on Friday, the new requirements take effect on April 22. Based on the release, visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos must take along a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation/barcode number…
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US revokes former president ,Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias visa
A former president of Costa Rica, Oscar Arias, says his US visa has been revoked. Arias, a Nobel laureate, said he was informed of the decision weeks after he had publicly criticised Donald Trump, comparing the behaviour of the US president to that of a Roman emperor. The 84-year-old, who was awarded the Nobel Peace…
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Angry Trump moves to reject visa applications of Nigerians, others critical of U.S. on social media
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed U.S. embassies around the world to scrutinise social media posts of visa applicants for content critical of the United States and Israel before approving their applications. This move followed the executive order signed by President Donald Trump after he returned to the White House, granting the Department…
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Appeal Court dumps Trump’s request to reinstate birthright citizenship ban
An appeal court upheld an order on Wednesday blocking President Donald Trump from ending birthright citizenship for children whose parents are in the United States illegally. The emergency request was filed by the Justice Department in an attempt to clear the path for Trump’s executive order, which has been blocked by judges in lower district…
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January 20: USA day of salvation’s the day of uncertainty – By Owei Lakemfa
The United States of America, USA is to present to the world next Monday, January 20, 2025, its two faces. It will mark the Martin Luther King Jnr, MLK Day. The federal holiday which would be holding for the 39th year, is the American face of non-violence, civil and human rights. It is a day that…