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A senior Israeli official has issued a blistering accusation against Qatar, alleging the Gulf state is engaged in a deliberate campaign to "destroy the relationship between Israel and the Trump administration from the ground up" . According to a report by The Times of Israel, the official went so far as to state that Qatar is engaged "in jihad," highlighting the extreme depth of distrust in a critical regional relationship . These explosive charges come at a moment of high tension and complex diplomacy. The U.S. is actively working to implement the second phase of President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, an effort that critically depends on coordination between Israel, Qatar, and the United States . The allegations suggest that beneath the surface of diplomatic talks, a fierce behind-the-scenes battle for influence is raging. The Flashpoint: A Shocking Strike in Doha The current crisis traces directly back to September 9, 2025, ...

Claims that U.S. President Donald Trump has been falling asleep during public events have reportedly caused concern among staff, according to a biographer, though the White House has firmly denied the allegations. The Claims Author Michael Wolff stated that Trump's apparent tendency to nod off has left aides unsure how to respond. "Everyone is in a low-level panic all the time about Trump falling asleep," Wolff claimed, adding that the President later "gets angry" and blames those around him. The comments follow two incidents last week where Trump appeared to fall asleep: first during a Cabinet meeting, and days later while hosting leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo for a signing ceremony. The Denials White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected the characterization, asserting the President was "listening attentively and running the entire three-hour marathon Cabinet meeting." President...

MOUNT POCONO, Pennsylvania — In a rally marking the start of his campaign for the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump launched a blistering personal attack on Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling for her to be deported and escalating his rhetoric against immigrants from countries he labeled "hellholes," particularly Somalia. Speaking for over 90 minutes to a supportive crowd, President Trump targeted Omar, who was born in Somalia and became a naturalized U.S. citizen, with claims about her immigration status. "She married her brother to get in, so she's here illegally. Throw her the hell out," Trump stated, referencing a long-debunked conspiracy theory about Omar's past. He continued, "I love this Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban... She comes from her country where, I mean it's considered to be the worst country in the world." Widening the Attack to Somali and Other Mi...

ROME — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a firm rejection of mounting pressure from the United States to cede territory to Russia as a pathway to peace, declaring that Ukraine has "no moral right" to surrender any of its land as he intensifies diplomatic efforts to secure unwavering support from European allies. The Ukrainian leader's defiant stance comes amid sustained lobbying from Washington. In an interview with Politico published Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump again pressed Zelenskyy to accept a proposal requiring Ukraine to relinquish control of the Donbas region. Trump argued that Russia holds the "upper hand" and that Ukraine must "play ball," claiming other unnamed Ukrainian officials "loved the proposal." In response, Zelenskyy, speaking via WhatsApp to journalists, was unequivocal: "Undoubtedly, Russia insists for us to give up territories. We, clearly, don’t want to give up anyt...

ABUJA, Nigeria  — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has praised Nigeria's quick response to the recent coup attempt in the neighboring Benin Republic while simultaneously using that action to highlight the government's perceived failures in addressing domestic insecurity. In a statement released on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party commended the Federal Government for "acting promptly to defend constitutional order" in Benin. However, it immediately pivoted to a pointed critique of the administration's handling of internal security crises. Abdullahi questioned the inconsistency in the government's decisiveness, asking, "If Nigeria could respond decisively to threats abroad, why has it failed to protect citizens from banditry and terrorism at home?" He argued that the ability to act swiftly abroad "highlights the slow and haphazard response to domestic insecurity ...

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has announced significant progress in implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive to withdraw police personnel from VIP escort and guard duties, stating that a recent enforcement operation found full compliance. In a statement issued on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed a "high level of compliance" with the presidential order, which aims to redeploy officers to core policing responsibilities to enhance public safety. The assessment followed a special monitoring exercise conducted by a team from Force Headquarters in Lagos. Officers monitored key locations, including the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge and the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, between 10:00 a.m. and the close of operations. "The team reported that... no police officer was found violating the directive by providing unauthorised escort services to VIPs,...

Negotiations between President Donald Trump and Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro for the authoritarian leader to step down have collapsed after Maduro demanded sweeping legal immunity for up to 100 top officials in his regime alongside safe passage and $200 million of his private wealth, according to multiple sources familiar with the high-stakes talks. High-stakes negotiations aimed at removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power have broken down, leaving a tense military standoff between the United States and the South American nation. The collapse came after Maduro presented a list of demands that U.S. officials found unacceptable, highlighting the complex challenge of ousting an entrenched regime. According to reports from sources familiar with a November 21 phone call between the leaders, Maduro's terms for resigning and leaving the country were threefold: *   Comprehensive Amnesty: Legal immunity for himself and potentially as many as 100 sen...

Nigeria's war against terrorism and banditry is being waged on two fronts: one against insurgents in the forests, and a more insidious one within the corridors of power, where personal loyalty and political patronage too often supersede competence, accountability, and the national interest. The recent, very public defense of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, by former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, is not an isolated incident of political rhetoric. It is a symptom of a chronic national ailment—the prioritization of elite self-preservation over collective survival.  In a country where villages are sacked weekly, kidnappings are a thriving industry, and citizens live in perpetual anxiety, the spectacle of a powerful figure defending a controversial appointee on the sole grounds of a 15-year friendship is more than an insult; it is a diagnosis of a profound governance failure. The Architecture of Distrust At the heart of this ...

Newly confirmed Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (rtd) has declared a firm stance against negotiating with armed criminal groups, stating that such deals compromise national security and only allow insurgents time to rearm, according to his testimony during the Senate screening process. In a decisive policy declaration, newly confirmed Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (rtd) has ruled out any negotiation with bandits or terrorists, framing such engagements as a critical security error. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate on Wednesday, the former Chief of Defence Staff asserted that past negotiations have consistently failed, serving only as a tactical pause for armed groups to regroup and strengthen. "If you negotiate with them, they will never abide by it. It’s just a moment for them to buy time, acquire more arms, and return to strike," Musa stated, as reported by Leadership newspaper. He emphasized that his...

As U.S. visa bans and sharp criticism from Washington ripple through Abuja, Nigeria’s Senate insists on rigorous scrutiny for top security nominees. The ornate chamber of Nigeria’s Senate was humming with the usual procedural murmur on Tuesday—until the debate over confirming a new Minister of Defence turned into a pointed lesson on geopolitical timing. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, following a tradition often extended to former service chiefs, suggested that the nominee, former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, should simply “bow and go”—a parliamentary shorthand for bypassing rigorous questioning and granting immediate confirmation. But Senate President Godswill Akpabio swiftly gaveled the easy pass into oblivion. In a sharp, impromptu rebuke that quieted the room, Akpabio framed the moment in stark, contemporary terms. “This is not the time for politics of ‘bow and go’,” he declared, his voice carrying a mix of frustration and urgency...

The European Commission has proposed an unprecedented plan to raise €90 billion for Ukraine over the next two years by either using frozen Russian state assets as collateral for a "reparations loan" or by borrowing on international markets, according to a Reuters report. The European Union's executive arm has put forward a landmark proposal to fund Ukraine's military and essential services by leveraging assets frozen from Russia. The plan, detailed by Reuters on Wednesday, outlines two options: securing a "reparations loan" using immobilized Russian state assets as collateral, or borrowing against the EU budget. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the €90 billion fund would cover roughly two-thirds of Ukraine's financing needs for 2026 and 2027. "Since pressure is the only language the Kremlin responds to, we can also dial it up," she told reporters. The proposal faces significant hurdle...