South of the border

Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency and use military for mass deportations

At times, Trump went further, suggesting thousands of troops from overseas be moved to the U.S.-Mexico border. There are an estimated 11 million unauthorized migrants living in the U.S. without legal immigration status.

China teams up with South Africa, Saudi Arabia to push back on U.S. tariffs

This new era of protectionism could prompt a broader realignment of trade relationships, strengthen South-South cooperation, and accelerate the shift away from U.S.

Missing woman feared to have died is spotted alive after her father took his own life in grief over her disappearance

Her family has yet to comment on the information indicating Hannah could have fled south for the Mexican border. Sources, though, have said they do not suspect any foul play.

Russia builds first road bridge to North Korea

North Korea and Russia have started building a bridge that will be the first ever road link between the two countries. Satellite images showed work has begun on both banks of the Tumen River, close to the Russian border town of Khasan.

Burundi troops withdraw from M23 fight in new blow to Congo

"The Burundian troops are withdrawing from the Democratic Republic of Congo. A number of trucks filled with military personnel have arrived in the country since yesterday through a border post," a Burundian army officer said.

Ceasefire takes hold in Israel-Hezbollah war

The war has seen swathes of Lebanon pounded by air strikes, and Israeli troops deployed across the border to battle Hezbollah militants.

Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia on bulletproof train for meeting with Putin

South Korea's military said the train crossed into Russia earlier today military sources said in a briefing, without elaborating on how the military obtained the information.

US unveils 2025 visa waiver list, snubs UK, Nigeria, others

The US Bureau of Consular Affairs explains that the VWP allows citizens of eligible countries to enter the US for tourism or business without obtaining a visa.

Israel insists on keeping troops in Gaza. That complicates truce talks with Hamas

Keeping a foothold in the Morag corridor is a key element in Israel's plan to drive hundreds of thousands of Palestinians south toward a narrow swath of land along the border with Egypt, into what it has termed a "humanitarian city."

The surprisingly long list of countries around world that are in more than one continent

A couple of them include the Netherlands, which is mainly in Europe; however, it has territories in North and South America. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is divided into four constituent countries.

United Kingdom Government Ban Citizens Against Visiting Nigeria

FCDO cited the series of attacks on isolated roads and in remote areas and the recent increase of indiscriminate attacks on police and security infrastructure by armed men in the states as the reason for issuing the travel advisory.

Skies of Uncertainty

The use of Israeli-origin drones like the Harop, capable of autonomously identifying and striking targets, underscores India's intent to develop a standoff strategy ~ hit hard, hit accurately, and don't cross the border physically unless necessary

5 best English speaking countries in Africa

South Africa stands out as a beacon of English proficiency in Africa, landing in the very high category alongside nations like the Netherlands, Singapore, Austria, Norway, and Denmark.

Trump reiterates BRICS tariffs threat

US border and the flow of deadly fentanyl.

Works Minister Umahi Begs Peter Obi to Join APC Ahead of 2027

The President has already paid 30 per cent of the cost of that bridge. "All the governors in the South East, regardless of party affiliation, are working with the President.

Israeli soldier stabbed in east Jerusalem, attacker killed.

Separately, the Palestinian health ministry said Israeli forces killed a young Palestinian man and seriously injured three others in the town of Halhul, in the south of the occupied West Bank....

600 Israeli civilians feared dead and thousands more injured in Hamas attack

He is the first confirmed British casualty of the worst violence in the region for decades, after Palestinian militants launched cross-border raids early on Saturday morning.

Boko Haram abducts 15 girls in Southeastern Niger

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Boukar Mani Orthe, the mayor of the town in Niger's Diffa region near the border with Nigeria, said about 50 unidentified armed men seized the girls in a village about nine kilometres from the town